R U OK: A peer support initiative

Gail Topping, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) discusses the ‘R U OK?’ peer support campaign. R U OK? aims to ensure SAS staff feel supported, and provide them with an opportunity to talk about any stressors which may be affecting them.

About the speakers

Gill is the Project Lead for Lifelines Scotland, a national, government funded workforce wellbeing project for our emergency responder community. Lifelines provides both training and online resources to support the blue light and volunteer communities. You can learn more about the work that Lifelines do by visiting their website.

Gail co-developed the ‘R U OK?’ peer support campaign within the Scottish Ambulance Service, which aimed to help promote conversations around mental health and wellbeing. You can read more about the campaign by following this link.