Grenfell firefighters with PTSD

Around 30 police officers and firefighters have been in contact with a charity for support with posttraumatic stress in the wake of major incidents like Grenfell Tower and recent terrorist attacks. The figures from PTSD999 come amid warnings from the charity and staff on the frontline about poor treatment of the condition and other mental health issues in the emergency services.

Dany Cotton, commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, said the welfare of staff was paramount after the Grenfell disaster, while the Met Police said it had programmes in place after recent high profile events.

Steve White, chairman of the Police Federation, and Sean Starbuck, lead officer for mental health with the Fire Brigades Union, said care was improving but raised concerns over cuts to resources.