Mental health, national policy and guidance

With the dramatic rise in mental health issues and the better recognition of signs and symptoms within some Fire and Rescue Services, Conference is concerned that this issue is not being addressed with the same seriousness across all services in the UK.

Therefore Conference demands that the inclusion of the recognition of mental health issues in the Fire and Rescue Service be included within the Grey Book. A national policy and guidance be produced and circulated to all services in the UK. This should include the minimum training that should be provided.