What are some of the most stressful jobs in the UK according to research by Claims.co.uk? Does yours top the list?
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00:00According to new research by personal injury claims experts, claims.co.uk, the most stressful
00:06jobs in the UK have been revealed. Police officers, social workers and community nurses
00:12have all been ranked among the most stressful professions, with the job roles reportedly
00:17taking a toll on mental health. It was found that 6,500 out of every 100,000 current or
00:23former police officers have reported mental health problems. The rate is two and a half
00:29times higher than the national average. It was also reported that around 6.5% of the
00:34total police officer workforce in the UK have reported mental health and workplace sickness
00:39issues that were either caused or worsened by the demands of their job. Another job which
00:44topped the list was the role of social workers and community nurses. It was found that the
00:49nature of social work has a profound impact on the mental health of those in the profession.
00:55Overall, it was found that almost two in 50 people reported that their jobs had either
01:00caused or made their mental health issues worse.