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Ambulance
Working or volunteering in the ambulance service can take a lot out of you – whatever your role.
It’s important to protect your mental health as best you can – on a daily basis, not just after the dramatic moments. Those around you play a big part in this too: colleagues, leaders, friends and family.
Scroll down for some useful starting points and extra support in Scotland, or

If you’re in Scotland
Please visit our friends at Lifelines Scotland for information and resources for the ambulance community in Scotland.
Real life stories

Mark
Paramedic
“The past 18 months have aged me physically and mentally. I have been proud to work alongside my colleagues as the work has been so different to what we were used to.”

Ben
Emergency Dispatcher
“At work, we are making life changing decisions in more difficult situations than ever before. These decisions are ones we are taking home with us.”
The Blue Light Programme is a partnership between Mind and the emergency services community, including our charity partner The Ambulance Staff Charity.