@DjKofithecat We are good thanks. Iโm away for a couple of days to visit family. Scott is still creating his AI music and getting ready to watch the World Cup.
THE JOB PEOPLE DONโT SEE
The public see the ambulance arrive.
They rarely see what staff carry home afterwards.
The difficult calls.
The deaths.
The trauma.
The constant pressure to move immediately to the next incident as if nothing happened.
Behind every radio transmission and every uniform is a human being absorbing experiences most people will never witness in a lifetime.
๐ Mental injuries are still injuries.
๐ Psychological trauma is real.
๐ Support should never be treated as a luxury.
THE PRESSURE NEVER STOPS
Ambulance staff continue to face:
โข Increasing demand
โข Delays outside hospitals
โข Fatigue from shift overruns
โข Abuse and violence from the public
โข Pressure to keep going despite exhaustion
Burnout does not happen overnight.
It builds slowly through repeated exposure to stress without adequate recovery or support.
No member of staff should feel guilty for struggling under conditions that would impact anyone.
CHECK IN WITH YOUR CREW
Mental Health Awareness Week is not about slogans.
It is about recognising the reality staff face every single day.
Please check in with your colleagues.
Ask how they are really doing.
Listen without judgement.
Sometimes the strongest thing someone can hear is:
โYouโre not carrying this alone.โ
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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#ItsOkayToTalk
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#UNISON
#ScottishAmbulanceService