The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been warned the nation faces dealing with “broken police officers and emergency services staff” too concerned with battling the pandemic to look after their mental health.
The comment came as William and Kate chatted with emergency responders and counsellors, and the duke shared his own experiences of seeing “death and so much bereavement” when an air ambulance pilot, and how it affected his world view.
William also revealed his concern for those on the front line of the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying he “really worries” about the effect on their lives of seeing “such high levels of sadness, trauma and death”.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been warned the nation faces dealing with “broken police officers and emergency services staff” too concerned with battling the pandemic to look after their mental health.
The comment came as William and Kate chatted with emergency responders and counsellors, and the duke shared his own experiences of seeing “death and so much bereavement” when an air ambulance pilot, and how it affected his world view.
William also revealed his concern for those on the front line of the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying he “really worries” about the effect on their lives of seeing “such high levels of sadness, trauma and death”.
Cleveland Police inspector warns William and Kate we could have some broken officers due to covid
Inspector Phil Spencer told the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that officers are too busy dealing with the pandemic to look after themselves
18:00, 16 JAN 2021
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A Cleveland Police inspector has warned William and Kate that the covid pandemic could create broken officers and emergency services staff during a video chat this week.
Frontline staff are used to putting others first, forgetting that they also need to look after themselves.
I’ve heard stories, especially from NHS staff, about their distress in not being able to spend the time with patients and families they wanted to.
Anxiety is high among NHS staff, social care workers and first responders (Image: Getty )
Anxiety is high among NHS staff, social care workers and first responders as they continue to do their jobs through this pandemic.
This is why Hospice UK’s Just “B” helpline is so important. It provides a safe space for them to reflect, to process what they have been through, and to off-load to someone else without the fear they’ll be burdening their loved ones. Calls can be anonymous and it is completely confidential – and those in need can call as many times as they like.