The majority of NHS workers experience burnout or emotional exhaustion at work at least some of the time. 73% experience burnout at lease some of the time, 27% of them feel burnt-out always or most of the time.

One in eight NHS staff intend to leave in the next year, with many airing fears about burnout and worker shortages.

On average senior public sector managers work around the following hours per week:

NHS: 45 - 60
Education: 50 - 60
Local Government: 40 - 50

• There were approx. 200 suicides among NHS staff 2019 - 2021.
• There are on average 50 police force suicides annually.
• NOS report there are around 1500 work-related suicides annually.
• Burn-out is particularly prevalent in high-stress professions like healthcare, education and social services.