There are times in our lives and careers that we may need support for a variety of reasons. Never be afraid to seek it.
Life can be hard enough without having to fight battles on our own. Sometimes, just knowing what support is available and how to access it can help.
Whether you feel able to talk or not, there are options open to you. Some of these options are listed below:
- SECAmb well-being hub . . . . Email on wellbeing@secamb.nhs.uk
- Mind Blue Light . . . . Ambulance service specific – call 03003034434 8am – 8pm every day
Text FRONTLINE to 85258- TASC . . . . Call the well-being support team on 02477987922/08001032999
theasc.org.uk to message, apply or call for support- The Samaritans . . . . Call freephone 116123 24/7
- Cruse Bereavement . . . . Call 08088081677 Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5pm
Tues/Weds/Thurs 9.30am – 8pm
Weekends 10am – 2pm
Cruse.org.uk to message via website Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm- Your GP
- Your Unison Welfare Officer . . . . Jenny Young on 07506041646
- CALM . . . . If you identify as male call 0800585858 5pm – midnight 7 days
- SANEline . . . . Call 03003047000 1630 – 2230 7 days
- Text . . . . SHOUT to 85258 24/7 free and confidential
- The Mix . . . . For under 25’s call 08088084994 Sun – Fri 1400 – 2300
- Switchboard . . . . LGBT+ call 03003300630 10am – 10pm 7 days
- Papyrus HOPELINK . . . . Under 35’s Call 08000684141 weekdays 10am – 10pm, weekends
2pm – 10pm, bank holidays 2pm – 10pm
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text 07786209697- Every Mind Matters . . . . nhs.uk/every-mind-matters for general advice and support
- NHS Choices . . . . nhs.uk for specific services available in your local area
You can also visit our dedicated Welfare section
Please do not suffer in silence. Talk to a friend. Talk to a colleague. Talk to a family member. Talk to a manager. Talk to your union rep. Talk to the chaplains. Contact one of the above networks. Support and an ear to listen is always there. Just find one that suits you best.
The important thing is to talk and to ask for help.