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Help shape the future of trauma-informed mental health support for Scotland's emergency service workers. Blue Light Minds is seeking a Trustee with a professional background in mental health, psychology, trauma-informed practice, or supporting individuals who have experienced trauma to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, you'll help provide strategic leadership and governance to our charity while overseeing our Clinical Strategic Pillar within our new 2026–2030 Stra

Every year, International Paramedics Day provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication, professionalism and compassion of paramedics across the world. It is a day to acknowledge the incredible work carried out by those who respond to people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. At Blue Light Minds, we are proud to support International Paramedics Day and stand alongside the paramedic profession. Paramedics are highly skilled healthcare

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the University of Stirling Paramedic Society for their incredible support in raising £450 for Blue Light Minds at their recent Society Ceilidh. The event brought together students for an evening of celebration, community, and fundraising, and we are extremely grateful that they chose to support our work. Their efforts demonstrate a strong commitment to the wellbeing of future Emergency Service workers and the communities they wil

Our Founder and Chairman, Ewan Hay, recently visited one of our charity partners, Salus Technical, to deliver a Lunch & Learn session with their team. The session provided an opportunity to share the story behind Blue Light Minds and highlight the importance of accessible, trauma-focused mental health support for those working across the emergency services. Frontline roles often involve repeated exposure to traumatic incidents, making timely, specialist support essential. We

We’re excited to announce that tickets for the Annual Blue Light Minds Black-Tie Fundraising Event are now officially on sale! Join us on...

When most people celebrate their 90th birthday, they expect cake, gifts, and a well-earned rest. But Agnes Whyteman chose to mark the...

Blue Light Minds is proud to announce the official launch of a new partnership with the Primary Care Mental Health Nursing Team at NHS...

Pictured from left to right: Jason Gillard (founder of the Blue Light awards), Dez Clarke, Ewan Hay (Founder and Chairman of Blue Light...

This week, Blue Light Minds had the pleasure of delivering a specialist presentation to Paramedic Science students at the University of...

On Friday 7th February 2025, we hosted our very first fundraising and awareness event at the stunning Voco Grand Central in Glasgow, and...