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Ambulance Workers Fear Holiday Violence, Mental Health at Risk

12/19/2025

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Two out of three ambulance workers in the UK fear attacks during the Christmas period, according to a GMB union survey.
Among the 1,100 surveyed workers, over 40% reported concerns about physical assaults.
More than half of the respondents worry about verbal abuse.
Three-quarters noted a negative impact on their mental health in the past year.
Ahead of a busy Christmas period for ambulance services, paramedic Simon Day urged partygoers to consider the challenges faced by ambulance workers during festive celebrations.

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Two out of three ambulance workers in the UK fear attacks during the Christmas period, according to a GMB union survey.
Among the 1,100 surveyed workers, over 40% reported concerns about physical assaults.
More than half of the respondents worry about verbal abuse.
Three-quarters noted a negative impact on their mental health in the past year.
Ahead of a busy Christmas period for ambulance services, paramedic Simon Day urged partygoers to consider the challenges faced by ambulance workers during festive celebrations.