Ambulance 999 call handlers quitting amid burnout and pressure

Ambulance 999 call handlers quitting amid burnout and pressure

By Liz Wells 17 June 2025

NHS 999 staff are quitting and suffering burnout due to the relentless pressure of calls, new data reveals.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – People & Culture

Up to £115k

CambridgeshireUp to £115k

RECRUITER: Cambridgeshire County Council

Senior Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding Team) x3

£41,511 - £44,711, Grade 10, 37 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West Yorkshire£41,511 - £44,711, Grade 10, 37 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Senior Social Worker and / or AMHP

Grade 10 - grade 11, career grade, 37 hours, permanent

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 10 - grade 11, career grade, 37 hours, permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council