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New Members Start Here => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: OurBlueLight on 9 09, 2017, 16

Title: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 9 09, 2017, 16
Welcome new members - please introduce yourself here
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: simon on 9 09, 2017, 16
I'm simon metcalf blue light champion in London with St. John ambulance


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 9 09, 2017, 17
Hi Simon! Welcome on board! It's great to have you with us. We have granted you full access to the forum we hope you find it a useful tool. Please feel free to invite your colleagues along
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 9 09, 2017, 17
Welcome Simon! Looking forward to finding out how the programme looks at St John's in London!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 9 09, 2017, 18
Hi Simon.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Acoll on 10 10, 2017, 19
Hi Simon!
Sharing the link worked, then :)
By the way, there's a section on here for St John Ambulance- related posts.

Ann
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: simon on 11 11, 2017, 11
Hi Simon!
Sharing the link worked, then :)
By the way, there's a section on here for St John Ambulance- related posts.

Ann




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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: simon on 11 11, 2017, 11
Yes it worked


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DebsKT on 11 11, 2017, 12
Hi my names Debs & Paramedic in Preston Lancashire. Glad to be part of something that helps & supports all my blue light colleagues.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 11 11, 2017, 12
Hi Debs, welcome to the forum! It's great to have you here, we hope you find it a useful place to share ideas and best practices with colleagues. We are all here if you need help finding you way around. We have given you full access to the forum now.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 11 11, 2017, 12
Welcome Debs great to have you on the forum - hopefully you can join in with some of the activities we are planning in the near future too!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 11 11, 2017, 21
Hi Debs


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Justin🎤 on 15 15, 2017, 11
Good Morning
Urgent Care Service based in South Lancs , looking forward to supporting this site and spreading the word...
Regards
Justin
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 15 15, 2017, 18
Hi Justin, welcome to the forum! We hope your find it useful - if you need any help navigating please feel free to get in touch. We have now given you full access
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 15 15, 2017, 18
Hi Justin, welcome to the forum! Lots going on here at the moment & lots of planning for this years events including the mental health relay - feel free to join the conversation. Also we have an event planned for the 5th April for champions/ambassadors or anyone interested in joining up as one!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: adeleowen on 15 15, 2017, 21
Hello, I'm Adele from Greater Manchester Police and a Blue Light Champion. I started a Mental Health Peer Support Network in GMP just over a year ago now and it is going well. I've also been researching Peer Support in the US and Norway Police as part of a WCMT Research Fellowship. So, very keen on Peer Support as you can see.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 15 15, 2017, 22
Hi Adele! It's great to have you with us. We would love to learn some more about your research especially within  the new network with the Emergency & Essential Health (EESH) and Wellbeing Network - I think we could learn a lot from you with some of the working groups we are looking to set up.

We have given you full access to the forum - we hope you find it a useful tool - it's still a growing forum but one which is starting to become a fantastic tool for us all
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: colhov on 15 15, 2017, 22
Hi all

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: colhov on 15 15, 2017, 22
Welcome new members - please introduce yourself here
Hi all

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: heidi1 on 15 15, 2017, 23
Hi I'm Heidi. I'm based in east Lancashire. Good to join everyone. X


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 16 16, 2017, 06
Welcome new members - please introduce yourself here
Hi all

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Hi Colin, welcome to the forum. We hope you find it useful! If you need any help please get in touch.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 16 16, 2017, 06
Hi I'm Heidi. I'm based in east Lancashire. Good to join everyone. X


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Hi Heidi, welcome to the forum. Please feel free to ask if you need any help with the forum or any aspect of #OurBlueLight. We have given you full access.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: colhov on 16 16, 2017, 07
Welcome new members - please introduce yourself here
Hi all

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Hi Colin, welcome to the forum. We hope you find it useful! If you need any help please get in touch.
Thanks

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: adeleowen on 16 16, 2017, 16
Hi Adele! It's great to have you with us. We would love to learn some more about your research especially within  the new network with the Emergency & Essential Health (EESH) and Wellbeing Network - I think we could learn a lot from you with some of the working groups we are looking to set up.

We have given you full access to the forum - we hope you find it a useful tool - it's still a growing forum but one which is starting to become a fantastic tool for us all
Thank you.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: philspencer on 18 18, 2017, 09
Hello there - I'm Phil. Blue Light Champion for Cleveland Police and 'lead' for the organisation for the BLP.



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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 18 18, 2017, 10
Hello there - I'm Phil. Blue Light Champion for Cleveland Police and 'lead' for the organisation for the BLP.



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Hi Phil, welcome to the forum. We hope you find it a useful tool to help bring the emergency services Champions together.

Rich will be in touch by email shortly to discuss the relay further - we are really excited to have you on board and hope we can turn your period with the torch into a really big event for your local emergency & essential services.

Dan will also be in touch separately with an invite to the networking event we have set up for all emergency and essential services to come together to share best practices, the date is fast approaching but we hope you can still make it.

Again it's great to have you - feel free to invite your fellow champions along, we have now given you full access.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: philspencer on 18 18, 2017, 10
Thank you so much....really excited about the future and making a difference for our wonderful staff


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 18 18, 2017, 10
Hi Phil, welcome to the forum. It's great to find a colleague who also shares or passion. The relay will be a fantastic opportunity to really raise awareness amongst our colleagues & the general public.

I have also just sent you an email with regards to the EESH network and we would love for you to be involved with this also.

Dan


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: AnthonyFreestone on 19 19, 2017, 19
Hello Everyone, I'm Anthony Freestone - Head of Resuscitation @ Blackpool Teaching Hospitals .


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: paulbannisterNWAS on 19 19, 2017, 19
Hi Anthony @ all welcome :-)


Thanks

Paul Bannister

EMT1 & Mind Blue Light Co-Ordinator Cheshire & Mersey
North West Ambulance

Twitter: @blp_cheshmersey
Facebook: Facebook.com/blpcheshiremersey
Website: www.cheshireandmersey.bluelightprogramme.org.uk

Email: cheshireandmersey@bluelightprogramme.org.uk
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 19 19, 2017, 20
Hi Anthony, welcome to the forum! It's great to have you with us. We are keen to start rolling our programme of support out amongst hospitals very soon - possibly you could help us with this in the near future!

In the meantime we hope you find the forum useful - we have now given you full access.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: lisa berry on 20 20, 2017, 17
Hi Im Lisa I work at Broughton as an EMD. Its good to be here. Already more positive. And looking forward to becoming a champion too. Ive been at Broughton for 9yrs now. X
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 20 20, 2017, 23
Hi lisa & welcome! It's great to have you with us. You have. Ow got full access to the forum we hope you findit useful!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 21 21, 2017, 15
Hi to both newbies!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: wayne_nozza on 21 21, 2017, 17
A massive hello to you all 😊
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Fireman1215 on 23 23, 2017, 14
Hi everyone
My name is Terry and I work for LFRS


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 24 24, 2017, 07
Hi Terry, welcome to the forum. We hope you find it a useful tool. We are expecting an influx in members shortly once the national launch goes through.

In the meantime there is still lots of useful chatter on here, don't forget to check out the thread on the network event on the 5th April.

We have now given you full access.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 24 24, 2017, 07
Hi Terry & welcome to the forum


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: wayne_nozza on 24 24, 2017, 10
Hi terry welcome 🖒
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 24 24, 2017, 10
Hi Terry!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Julie Lamb on 1 01, 2017, 16
Hi All My name is Julie Lamb and I work at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Head of Safety, Health and Environment leading a health and wellbeing project and I am also
a Bluelight Champion.



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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Fireman1215 on 1 01, 2017, 16
Hi Julie
How would I become a blue light champion for my station I am on the retained crew at Chorley


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 1 01, 2017, 19
Hi All My name is Julie Lamb and I work at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Head of Safety, Health and Environment leading a health and wellbeing project and I am also
a Bluelight Champion.



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Hi julie, it's great to have you with us here on the forum. We have now given you full access to the forum. If you need any help or have any suggestions for the forum please feel free to get in touch.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 1 01, 2017, 19
Hi Julie
How would I become a blue light champion for my station I am on the retained crew at Chorley


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I'm sure Julie with be able to advise you on this - also Mark Woodward would be an ideal colleague to talk to about the role in LFRS. If you need any help just let us know..
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 1 01, 2017, 19
Hi All My name is Julie Lamb and I work at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Head of Safety, Health and Environment leading a health and wellbeing project and I am also
a Bluelight Champion.



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Hi Julie, welcome to the forum.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Mark Woodward LFRS BLC on 1 01, 2017, 21
Hi Julie
How would I become a blue light champion for my station I am on the retained crew at Chorley


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I'm sure Julie with be able to advise you on this - also Mark Woodward would be an ideal colleague to talk to about the role in LFRS. If you need any help just let us know..
Hi I'm Mark Woodward Watch Manager at Preston and founding Blue Light Champion along with Julie Lamb in LFRS. We have a meeting tomorrow 02/03/17 at 4pm at Preston. Come along if you are free. Or give me a call tomorrow night at work from 1800. 01772 795222. Best wishes Mark.

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Julie Lamb on 2 02, 2017, 13
Hi Julie
How would I become a blue light champion for my station I am on the retained crew at Chorley


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Hi e-mail me your details , julielamb@lancsfirerescue.org.uk and I will contact you to discuss. Thanks julie


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: ange harris on 5 05, 2017, 18
Hi I'm Ange Harris lead nurse at Yorkshire Ambulance service , #bluelightchampion


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 5 05, 2017, 18
Hi Angela,

Welcome to the forum it's great to have you on here - feel free to invite your colleagues to join the conversation.

Also we are holding an event on the 5th April and would love for you and your colleagues to join us:
www.eeshchampions.eventbrite.co.uk

We have now given you full access to the forum.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 5 05, 2017, 18
Hi Angela! Welcome to the forum


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: ange harris on 5 05, 2017, 19
Thanks that's great will try get to event on 5th April


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 6 06, 2017, 12
hello Ange! Welcome.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Skywalker on 9 09, 2017, 19
Hi, I'm Anni. Currently working as a nurse With police in Lancashire!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 9 09, 2017, 21
Hi Anni, welcome to the forum! It's great to have you with us - we hope you find it a useful resource. If you have any suggestions or need any help please feel free to get in touch.

We have now given you full access to the forum.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 9 09, 2017, 21
Hi Anni, welcome to the forum!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Joshuasharp on 11 11, 2017, 18
Hi all, I'm Josh, student paramedic from Uclan based on the Fylde coast. Really enjoying all of it so far and can't wait till qualification next summer!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 12 12, 2017, 07
Hi Josh,

Welcome to the forum - we hope you find this a useful tool. If you need any help navigating the forum or have any suggestions please feel free to get I. Touch.

We have given you full access to the forum pages.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: cassie@merpolbluelightchampions on 27 27, 2017, 23
Great to see lots of new members from different services & places, Hi everyone


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: SF on 30 30, 2017, 06
Hi,

I'm new to the forum, EMT in EEAST!
Looking forward to having a good look round :-)


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Dorian on 30 30, 2017, 07
Hi my names Dorian. I'm an emt for Welsh ambulance sevice and  a training officer for St John Cymru Wales

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: laurarivest123@gmail.com on 30 30, 2017, 08
Hello my name is Laura and I work for a private company in Yorkshire. I am a frec 4 (once I hand this coursework in) and I am new to this site x

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 30 30, 2017, 15
Hi,

I'm new to the forum, EMT in EEAST!
Looking forward to having a good look round :-)


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Hi Welcome to the forum! You now have full access - we hope you find the forum a useful tool to help you with your own and your colleagues health and wellbeing. If you have any questions please get in touch.

You now have full access to the forum!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 30 30, 2017, 15
Hello my name is Laura and I work for a private company in Yorkshire. I am a frec 4 (once I hand this coursework in) and I am new to this site x

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Hi Welcome to the forum! You now have full access - we hope you find the forum a useful tool to help you with your own and your colleagues health and wellbeing. If you have any questions please get in touch.

You now have full access to the forum!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 30 30, 2017, 15
Hi my names Dorian. I'm an emt for Welsh ambulance sevice and  a training officer for St John Cymru Wales

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Hi Welcome to the forum! You now have full access - we hope you find the forum a useful tool to help you with your own and your colleagues health and wellbeing. If you have any questions please get in touch.

You now have full access to the forum!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Dorian on 30 30, 2017, 15
Thank you. I'll certainly be promoting the forum over here for you

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 30 30, 2017, 20
Hi all - welcome to the forum!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: PaulDunbar on 30 30, 2017, 21
Hi group. Paul Dunbar. Paramedic NWAS C+M Bootle. Looking forward to sharing the caring.

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Acoll on 30 30, 2017, 23
Hi,

I'm new to the forum, EMT in EEAST!
Looking forward to having a good look round :-)


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Hello SF.
I'm Ann, a St John Ambulance Blue Light Champion in Cambridgeshire- if you're from my bit of EEAST feel free to get in touch.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Acoll on 30 30, 2017, 23
Hi my names Dorian. I'm an emt for Welsh ambulance sevice and  a training officer for St John Cymru Wales

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Hi Dorian, I'm a Blue Light Champion in St John Ambulance in England - feel free to get in touch.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Dorian on 31 31, 2017, 09
Thanks Acoll

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Ellie on 31 31, 2017, 12
Hi I'm Ellie.
I'm police staff & found out about this app through a news story & thought I'd have a look & let my colleagues know about it once I've found my way around.
Some of the calls I take are pretty tough so I thought this might help some of my civilian & officer colleagues.

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 31 31, 2017, 16
Hi I'm Ellie.
I'm police staff & found out about this app through a news story & thought I'd have a look & let my colleagues know about it once I've found my way around.
Some of the calls I take are pretty tough so I thought this might help some of my civilian & officer colleagues.

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 31 31, 2017, 16
Hi Ellie - Welcome!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Johari on 9 09, 2017, 18
Hello.  I'm a trained counsellor and mediator, recently signed up to train with Community First Responders in Cumbria, interested in TRIM training  or any other ways of helping out!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hello.  I'm a trained counsellor and mediator, recently signed up to train with Community First Responders in Cumbria, interested in TRIM training  or any other ways of helping out!

Hi Johari,

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure we can learn a lot from you and look forward discussing aspects of health and wellbeing with you soon. You now have full access to the forum
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Post by: DanFarnworth on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hello.  I'm a trained counsellor and mediator, recently signed up to train with Community First Responders in Cumbria, interested in TRIM training  or any other ways of helping out!
Hello & welcome to the forum!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: SpuredonJay on 20 20, 2017, 20
I am Jay and now a Prison Chaplain but was a Prison Officer for 20 years before that.  I am so excited by how this is moving forward and glad to be able to get involved.  I have PTSD and now freely talk about it and realise by talking and sharing I can beat it.  Glad to meet as many of you over the coming months.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 21 21, 2017, 07
Hi Jay, welcome to the forum. We are trying to continually grow this app day by day so please feel free to invite colleagues along to join in.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 21 21, 2017, 07
I am Jay and now a Prison Chaplain but was a Prison Officer for 20 years before that.  I am so excited by how this is moving forward and glad to be able to get involved.  I have PTSD and now freely talk about it and realise by talking and sharing I can beat it.  Glad to meet as many of you over the coming months.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: RichardLambert on 25 25, 2017, 09
Good morning, I'm Richard and I'm a Blue Light Champion for NWAS based in Carlisle.

I need some help from you guys - I'm headed to London on Thursday for the Mind Blue Light Blue Print Meeting and want your suggestions, thoughts and ideas!

Anything will be appreciated!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: CPCH999 on 25 25, 2017, 17
Hello, my name's Ryan and I'm a Police Cadet with Cheshire Constabulary coming up to the 7 Months mark now. We've been invited along as part of the Cheshire force to take part in one of the walks taking place. Looking very forward to it!

Just one thing is there a sponsor form that we could access anywhere, if this has already been talked about could I be directed to the thread? Thanks in advance!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 28 28, 2017, 07
Hello, my name's Ryan and I'm a Police Cadet with Cheshire Constabulary coming up to the 7 Months mark now. We've been invited along as part of the Cheshire force to take part in one of the walks taking place. Looking very forward to it!

Just one thing is there a sponsor form that we could access anywhere, if this has already been talked about could I be directed to the thread? Thanks in advance!


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Hi Ryan,

Apologies for the delay. Welcome to the forum. You're now a full member following your first post. As far as sponsor forms just check with the organisers in your area to see if they have one already started. I'll check with the guys at this end..........

Yep, there's no set sponsor form available. Checkhttp://www.ourbluelight.com/sponsor
for the link to the Virgin Money Giving Page for Our BlueLight.

Hope that's answered your question?

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 28 28, 2017, 08
Welcome to the group Paul. Hope you find it useful.
Have changed your status to a full member so you should be able to access all areas now.

Let me know if there are any issues.

Regards 

Steve Bruce
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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 28 28, 2017, 08
Hi Richard.

Sorry for the delay but you are now a full member and free to utilise the whole site.

Steve B
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: CPCH999 on 28 28, 2017, 10
Hello, my name's Ryan and I'm a Police Cadet with Cheshire Constabulary coming up to the 7 Months mark now. We've been invited along as part of the Cheshire force to take part in one of the walks taking place. Looking very forward to it!

Just one thing is there a sponsor form that we could access anywhere, if this has already been talked about could I be directed to the thread? Thanks in advance!


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Hi Ryan,

Apologies for the delay. Welcome to the forum. You're now a full member following your first post. As far as sponsor forms just check with the organisers in your area to see if they have one already started. I'll check with the guys at this end..........

Yep, there's no set sponsor form available. Checkhttp://www.ourbluelight.com/sponsor
for the link to the Virgin Money Giving Page for Our BlueLight.

Hope that's answered your question?

Steve B


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Hello Steve, that's answered my question yes! Thanks very much


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Paul Jebb on 29 29, 2017, 17
Hi I'm Paul, nurse for 20+ yrs and now Mental Health lead at University hospitals of Morecambe bay

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Post by: wayne_nozza on 29 29, 2017, 20
Hi Paul and welcome 🖒
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Post by: Paul Jebb on 29 29, 2017, 21
Thanks Wayne! Thanks for the old Twitter follow too 😊

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Sellersyrb on 29 29, 2017, 21
Hi im Matthew, im a team leader and the lead for mental health with York Rescue boat
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Post by: wayne_nozza on 29 29, 2017, 22
No worries Paul.

Hi Matthew good to have you on board pardon the punt haha 🖒
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: davethepara on 7 07, 2017, 16
Hi my name is Dave I'm a Paramedic with 7 years experience with Yorkshire Ambulance Service an look forward to using the forum and remember itsoknottobeok


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Ju on 7 07, 2017, 19
Hi my name is Julie and I work within a private medical company based around the country.I joined in the relay walk today in Liverpool and would welcome any advice in relation to becoming a champion.  :)
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Post by: wayne_nozza on 8 08, 2017, 21
Hey guys I'm Wayne a firefighter with Gmfrs. Becoming a blue light champion guidance can be found on the mind blue light website. Well done for joining in the walk Julie hope you'll come join us on the last leg in September


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Ju on 9 09, 2017, 07
Hi Wayne, many thanks for that. Yes, if I could I would love to join in the walk for the last leg  :)
Title: Introductions
Post by: DanFarnworth on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hi to everyone that has recently joined us! Great to have you with on the forum.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hi my name is Dave I'm a Paramedic with 7 years experience with Yorkshire Ambulance Service an look forward to using the forum and remember itsoknottobeok


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Hi Dave, sorry for the delay - you now have full access - welcome to the forum!
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Post by: OurBlueLight on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hi my name is Julie and I work within a private medical company based around the country.I joined in the relay walk today in Liverpool and would welcome any advice in relation to becoming a champion.  :)

Hi Ju, sorry for the delay - you now have full access - welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hi im Matthew, im a team leader and the lead for mental health with York Rescue boat

Hi Matthew, sorry for the delay - you now have full access - welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: OurBlueLight on 11 11, 2017, 08
Hi I'm Paul, nurse for 20+ yrs and now Mental Health lead at University hospitals of Morecambe bay

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Hi Paul, sorry for the delay - you now have full access - welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: BeardedManc on 31 31, 2017, 14
Afternoon everyone, another newbie here. I'm Ant from GMP and came across the forum whilst visiting the OurBlueLight website. Looking forward to having a good look around and connecting with you all at some point.
Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Stebee on 31 31, 2017, 19
Afternoon everyone, another newbie here. I'm Ant from GMP and came across the forum whilst visiting the OurBlueLight website. Looking forward to having a good look around and connecting with you all at some point.
Hi Ant

Welcome to the forum. You now have full member access so jump on board and join in!

SteBee- Forum Moderator 🤧


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Smudge on 8 08, 2017, 22
Hello everyone,

I'm Chris and I work for Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Great to meet you all


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Title: Introductions
Post by: Bowser57 on 20 20, 2017, 20
Hi. My name is Steve Advanced Technician with 22 years service, also a Unison staff side rep for 20 years, so, I have seen the good side and the bad side of our blue light services. Now retired due to injury but ex Tees East and North Yorkshire then became Yorkshire ambulance and also finished my time with North East ambulance service.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Gearyboy on 4 04, 2017, 22
Hello all,

My name is Matt and I am a private paramedic. Looking forward to looking through the site!

Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: wayne_nozza on 19 19, 2017, 23
Hi Ant I'm a firefighter based at Leigh if you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. Your more than welcome to bob down for a brew sometime


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Post by: wayne_nozza on 19 19, 2017, 23
Hello all,

My name is Matt and I am a private paramedic. Looking forward to looking through the site!
Hi Matt and welcome


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Post by: wayne_nozza on 19 19, 2017, 23
Hi. My name is Steve Advanced Technician with 22 years service, also a Unison staff side rep for 20 years, so, I have seen the good side and the bad side of our blue light services. Now retired due to injury but ex Tees East and North Yorkshire then became Yorkshire ambulance and also finished my time with North East ambulance service.


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Hi Steve and welcome


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: tonimarland on 12 12, 2017, 20
Hi I'm Toni a probation officer and well being champion based at wigan magistrates court, been to to the event today and feeling very inspired and motivated


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: jojacktom on 16 16, 2017, 22
I'm jo marsden a custodial manager at Home Preston , looking forward to joining you guys on the last leg next Friday


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: jojacktom on 16 16, 2017, 22
I'm jo marsden a custodial manager at Home Preston , looking forward to joining you guys on the last leg next Friday


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That should say Hmp not home !!


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: chris wiggins on 10 10, 2017, 18
Hi guys Chris a paramedic in South Manchester.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: pmedic94 on 13 13, 2018, 08
Hi, I’m Paul a Paramedic with 27 years service. I had to give my job up due to PTSD. It’s a huge problem in the Ambulance Service that’s not addressed or publicised very well at all.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: cohort6a on 16 16, 2018, 21
My name is Martin Corr   I work as a probation officer in the North West. I am just beginning my role as office wellbeing champion.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: wayne_nozza on 3 03, 2018, 23
Hi guys welcome and hope your both well I live in blackpool but work with greater Manchester if you need to get in touch please give me shout and we can arrange a catch up and see what we’re all up to


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: paramedicTony on 26 26, 2018, 09
Hi Im Tony I was a Paramedic  for 17 years but was dismissed when diagnosed with severe PTSD and no other work available in the service. I hope you guys get the chance to make a difference to the thousands that are out there.
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Post by: shane1987 on 27 27, 2018, 23
Hi I'm Shane a soon to qualify paramedic with Yorkshire Ambulance been working on service 4+ years. Diagnosed with ptsd following an incident in December and undertaking trauma therapy but be great to be able to share experiences and see how Blue light can help.

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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: Dave67 on 13 13, 2018, 17
Hello all
I’m Dave, Firefighter based in North Yorkshire. Good to join you all.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: paramedicTony on 21 21, 2018, 15
There seems to be no interaction here, maybe people are to busy with their lives. I have contacted Mind twice and sent a generic email telling me if I felt bad to ring 999, well people I am 999 and I am the one you call so thank you for telling me to ring myself. I have been dismissed from work with severe PTSD and I have had more help and support from my dogs than I have from either work or any help groups. Over 20 years of hell has finished me off. There is so much in the news and media about PTSD and its effects and how we need to do something about it so what has been done. Its a government tick box exercise . I really hope you do something positive for the guys that are left. Goodbye
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Post by: Smithy86 on 21 21, 2018, 21
Hi I’m Rich a firefighter from Gatwick Fire and Rescue Service. Great to be part of such an important organisation.
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Post by: foxesmick on 21 21, 2018, 21
Hi I’m Mick and a paramedic on the Isle of Wight. I have been through and come out the other side of CBT for PTSD with a smile on my face.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: andy barron on 21 21, 2018, 21
Evening all. Just seen this forum advertised on NHS heroes. Great idea I wish everyone well. I’m a cop based in Macclesfield, Cheshire.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: hunteg1704 on 21 21, 2018, 21
Hi I’m Geoff Hunter I work as a Firefighter in the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service RDS.


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Title: Re: Introductions
Post by: 3ems on 21 21, 2018, 21
Hi there, I'm a Paediatric E.D nurse in Glasgow, I've just heard about this on the NHS awards and wanted to find out more so I can share with my colleagues. Thank you and keep up the good work.