Prison officers’ 282,000 mental health days off 

Prison officers’ 282,000 mental health days off. Prison and probation staff in the UK took over 770 years worth of days off due to mental health issues last year, according to the Labour Party. This is a 148% increase since 2018 and signifies a record high. With over 40% of all sick leave attributed to mental health, the findings have led to concerns about a workforce “on the brink,” according to Shadow Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood.