NI Amb Service Unison Branch

THE JOB PEOPLE DON’T 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. 🚑 Mental injuries are still injuries. 🚑 Psychological trauma is real. 🚑 Support should never be treated as a luxury. THE PRESSURE NEVER STOPS Ambulance staff continue to face: • Increasing demand • Delays outside hospitals • Fatigue from shift overruns • Abuse and violence from the public • 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: “You’re not carrying this alone.” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #AmbulanceStaff #ItsOkayToTalk #NHS #UNISON #ScottishAmbulanceService