FOI 25-150 Staff Suicides
Freedom of Information Request
- Reference
- FOI 25-150 Staff Suicides
- Request Date
- 31 Mar 2025
- Response Date
- 15 Apr 2025
- Information Requested
Please can I request how many of your Staff sadly took their own life in the last 10 years
- Response
The Scottish Ambulance Service has recorded <5 staff suicides since 1st January 2014.
Any further information is data transferred and contains person identifiable information, and we consider this information to be exempt under Section 38 1(b) of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002.
Point to note - We take the mental health of our staff very seriously, which is why we have developed a robust programme to support them. Managers work closely with staff to encourage them to report any concerns about their welfare and we provide assistance and funding for staff seeking professional counselling services and occupational health services.
The Scottish Ambulance service has and continuously reviews a varied range of support tools aimed at staff in relation to Mental Health – related illnesses. If you would like more information on the services, we provide please do not hesitate to get in touch and this can be provided.
