The Department of Health and Social Care put out a message to civil servants on the internal intranet yesterday in relation to the riots sweeping the streets of the UK. They acknowledge the “distressing” scenes, offering “support” to those “impacted”. “Mental-health first aiders” and “wellbeing coaches” are among the many services provided to those distressed by events. If they aren’t too busy shirking from home, gardening or gaming…

Still, the message of support wasn’t well received. Several senior advisers from the department have launched a blistering attack on the “disappoint[ing]” response, slamming it for its failure to “call a spade a spade” and call out the “root cause” of the riots.

Guido has contacted DHSC for a comment. It appears that the countless forms of support from the blob for these delicate pen-pushers just aren’t enough…

UPDATE I: A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:

“We are providing support services to our staff, who are working alongside NHS staff to respond to the violent, thuggish behaviour we’ve seen over the last week.”

UPDATE II: The comments section has now been closed. The department clearly couldn’t handle all the complaints…