The Emergency Services Peer Community is a free online members’ group that’s open to any serving member of the U.K.’s Emergency Services.
The community provides
- A safe, non-judgmental space to connect, engage and get support from your peers.
- Access to free CPD accredited training and events.
- Monthly live trainer-led group Q&A, support and discussion sessions.
- A space to share and discover relevant content, information and ways of working that improve mental health and wellbeing.
- A space for members to contribute to discussions, articles, host events and help shape the future.
“The community is a huge source of much needed support and learning’”
Dan Lever, Wellbeing & Equality Lead, Cheshire Police Federation
Community Benefits Include
“The community will foster a greater awareness of preventative mental health and cross-service collaboration.”
Moral Injury Workshop
Join former police officer and expert leadership thinking coach Ian Washington-Smith to explore how individuals in the emergency services and high-pressure roles can develop mental agility, thinking and behavioural alternatives in order to thrive.
- 26th April
- 1230 BST
Community mentors, trainers & contributors
Tim Rushmere QGM
CO-FOUNDER, PROGRAMME DIRECTOR & FORMER ARMY OFFICER
Tim Rushmere QGM
Tim is a Lead Instructor and the Eleos Team’s programme designer. He is passionate about helping people and organisations confront adversity head on in search of sustaining optimal health to underpin performance.
With a background in product and graphic design Tim enjoyed 14 very active years in the British Army, including two operational tours, completing both Commando and Airborne selection and received an award for gallantry in 2007.
Having experienced ten years of changeable mental health and then significant mental illness Tim led a self-determined recovery by actively unpacking the root causes and the unhelpful behaviours that followed. Tim has experienced first-hand the complexities that poor mental health can create in both daily life and how it can be compounded within a high-performance culture, especially upon relationships, judgement and decision-making.
He understands the critical role of mastering a resilient mindset as the foundation to performance in life and applying practical personal strategies that embed positive, progressive development. An avid sportsman, he values the role physical fitness has to play in keeping the mind healthy and in the ongoing development of mental fitness.
Chris White
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS SPECIALIST & FORMER POLICE OFFICER
Chris White
Combining a rare mix of International Hostage Negotiation and Corporate experience with a deep understanding of the human factors that underpin every business, including mental wellbeing, resilience and leadership, Chris’s unique insight is highly sought by clients around the world.
Chris spent 30 years at New Scotland Yard in London and developed the Crisis Communication training with UK and International Law Enforcement and many Government agencies. He now develops, leads and delivers training across public and private sectors in conflict resolution, crisis intervention and advanced listening and persuasion.
He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, a member of the ISMA (International Security Managers Association) Senior Executive Leadership Programme and a Mental Health First Aid professional, Chris has a global network of fellow associates, mental health and wellbeing professionals, enabling him to keep pace with changing global methodology and continuously develop his professional knowledge. He has studied counselling and psychotherapy.
Chris is a leading international UK Government Hostage and Crisis Negotiator and trainer, security vetted to the highest government level with extensive international experience in non-traditional, hostile and sensitive areas. In addition to his UK base, he has lived and operated in USA, South Africa, Jamaica, Nigeria, Kenya, Iraq, Afghanistan and many others besides, given him a truly global perspective across a broad spectrum of cultures, religions and differing values and belief systems.
Chris is the team’s Communications Training and Product Development lead, lives in Kent with his family and uses his spare time to engage with local community projects.
Ramin Salehi
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINER & DISABILITY SPECIALIST
Ramin Salehi
Ramin is an accredited Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Adult Half Day Mental Health Aware Instructor. Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working across a variety of institutions and has conducted over 10,000 workplace assessments in the public and private sector.
Community questions
How do I join the community?
We want to make it as easy as possible to join the community and because most emergency services personnel will already have a profile, we’ve chosen LinkedIn as the primary platform.
Using your existing profile, you simply need to click on the ‘Request to Join’ button.
One of our team will then check your profile to make sure you meet the communities criteria and then if met, will approve your request.
If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you can set one up in no time at all and with minimal information.
Who can join?
Anyone who is a serving member of the U.K.’s emergency services community can join the community.
Your LinkedIn profile just needs to be up to date so we can verify your status.
What if I can't join the live sessions?
All workshops, webinars and live sessions will be recorded and made available to members to watch again.
These recordings will not be made available to anyone outside of the community.
How can I contribute
You can contribute to the community in a variety of ways:
- Submitting or answering a question in the group chat.
- Write an article or blog to share with the group. Just send it over in a word doc and we’ll do the rest.
- Host your own event or join as a panellist in a group workshop.
- Share something that you’ve seen or have done that’s improved mental health.
How confidential is the community?
Other members will :
- Be able to see you are a member of the community and can request to connect with you on LinkedIn.
- Be able to view and comment on any post or comment you share with the community.
They will not:
- Be allowed to share anything outside of the community.
- Be judgemental, offensive or cause any distress to another member.
We, The Eleos Partnership, who administer this group:
- Will not share your details or any information you share with anyone outside of the community.
- Will administer the community to serve the best interest of its members, and support the building of mental health awareness.
Are the workshops, events and courses accredited?
Our workshops, webinars and courses are CPD accredited where appropriate and a certificate will be provided to members who complete live instances in full, and who have met the individual workshop, webinar or course criteria.
“Their operational background gives them a unique insight and understanding into the demands of working with first responders.”
Our emergency services experience
Police Scotland - Chief Inspector
"The Eleos team's operational background gave them a unique insight and understanding into the demands of working with first responders and nothing was too much trouble. The administrative support provided was exceptional."
South Yorkshire Police - Chief Inspector
"All eighty sessions were delivered live, on time and without issue. The programme was backed up by a sizeable individual workbook, designed specifically for the Force’s unique requirements."
Hampshire Fire & Rescue - Station Manager
"Such great training and I'm pleased to have been given this opportunity. All the resources are relevant and helpful to refer back to. Feeling better prepared to support my colleagues if and when they need me. Honestly one of the best things I’ve done through work!"
South Yorkshire Police - Chief Inspector
"Eleos were adept at problem solving, something that was key in delivering such an innovative programme and had a tangible passion to make a difference throughout."