Injuries reported by council staff

1) How many injuries were reported by council staff (either fully employed or contractors) in 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25?

2) For 2024/25 only, please break down reported injuries by the type of injury sustained and the staff member's job role.

3) How many assaults were reported by council staff (either fully employed or contractors) in 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25? This can include physical attacks or verbal abuse.

4) For 2024/25 only, please break down reported assaults by:

a) the nature of assault

b) whether an injury was sustained

c) the nature of the injury if applicable

d) and the staff member's job role.

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1) 22-23 = 301

    23-24 = 342

    24-25 = 309

2) See the response to Q4

3) 22-23 =38 

    23-24 = 57

    24-25 = 41

4) a) the nature of assault = Abuse, aggression = 41

b) whether an injury was sustained = 41

c) the nature of the injury if applicable = Minor skin damage/cuts/ bruises

d) and the staff member's job role. = 5 = Adults Services, 36 = Children's Services