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PolicePay news graphic: 44% of the police workforce in England and Wales often or always feel burnt out because of their job, 2026 national wellbeing survey.

Welfare and wellbeing

Workload is the strongest driver of poor police wellbeing, national report finds

44% of the police workforce often or always feel burnt out because of their job, against 32% in the NHS. A new national report finds heavy workload is the strongest driver of poor wellbeing and says this is "not purely a resilience issue". Here is what it found and what it means for you.