“Firefighters are being pushed beyond limits to keep the public safe,” says Fire Brigades Union UK Fire and Rescue Services have seen a rise in staff absences due to mental health amid what the Fire Brigades Union is calling a…
Mental Health in the Fire Service: Building Awareness and Resiliency
The stigma of mental health services prevents some firefighters from seeking the help they need – it’s time to put pride aside and embrace an open dialogue. Mental health is a serious issue for many professions, but those in the…
Don’t suffer in silence
A fire service has teamed up with mental health charities to try and support those in crisis among the cost-of-living crisis. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have revealed all 17 of their community fire stations are dedicated…
Innovative mental health boosting benches unveiled to mark Charity Patron’s Platinum Jubilee
The Fire Fighters Charity has unveiled specially planted trees, plaques and innovative soundscape benches at its three UK centres to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II, its Patron of 69 years. The Charity unfurled the bunting and…
Let’s look out for each other this Christmas
The region's fire and rescue service has called on people to look out for each other this Christmas after revealing they have been called to help more than 100 people in distress – in just six months. Tyne and Wear…
The Fire Fighters Charity launches winter appeal amid surging demand for mental health support
The Fire Fighters Charity is today launching a winter fundraising appeal amid a growing need for mental health support across the UK’s fire services community. With one in five members of the fire service rating their mental health as poor…
New report reveals impact of burn-out and poor work-life balance
The Emergency Services Show, NEC, 7–8 September 2021 A new 18-month study of over 10,000 front-line workers highlighting the critical state of poor staff mental health across the emergency services sector will be launched at The Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham…
Firefighters fight mental health problems
Firefighters are particularly at risk of work-related stress and mental health problems because of the nature of their work. As a sector, there is increasing focus on the mental health and wellbeing of staff and TeamDoctor is delighted to be…
Hytera becomes an official charity and communications partner for Blue Light Cycle Club
On Thursday, 10 June 2021, the Blue Light Cycle Club (BLCC) and Hytera came together in support of emergency service and armed forces personnel. BLCC’s philosophy has always been that the promotion of wellness and methods to improve and protect…
Aico promote mental health and wellbeing at work
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Aico continues to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health through their dedicated workplace programme. Mental Health Awareness Week is a national campaign to achieve change, fairness and respect surrounding mental…