Why we're needed
Due to funding cuts and an increase in assaults on Emergency Services Personnel, our Armed Forces and Emergency Services are under more pressure than ever before. Since 2010, budgets have reduced 30% for the Fire Service, 20% for Police Service, and the Ambulance Service has seen a cut of £75m in funding.
Whilst budgets are cut the demand on the emergency services increases, putting extra strain on the health of our front line staff. Reported crime has increased, and so has emergency response times. Less resources are available and staff are having to endure an excessive workload and longer hours, severely impacting their mental well-being: