Request

We have been asked to provide some data on the number of ill health retirements we have had here at EEAST in the last 2 years. Would it be possible for you to provide us with a figure for the number of ill-health retirements which have taken place at EEAST between 1st April 23-31 March 25, please?

Trust code for EEAST – 3826

On 8 April 2025 you clarified the following:

Please can we have the total number of ill health awards which have been accepted and paid?

Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested

38 members have received an ill health award payable between 01/04/2023 and 31/03/2025 (inclusive). These members also had an employment with EA 3826 - East of England Ambulance Service that terminated on the day prior to the award payable date.

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