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Karl Demian

@tascharityceo

Chief Executive Officer of @tascharity.bsky.social - we're dedicated to supporting the UK's #Ambulance family in their time of need. All views are my own.

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Having a loved one in the #Ambulance service can be tough. Witnessing them deal with the emotional toll of the job, long hours and pressures can be hard. TASC's Family Handbook offers practical advice to help you support your loved one. Download now πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/S4P850UoTr0

16.12.2024 13:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a fantastic time at the Blue Light Mental Health Symposium on Tuesday. Thank you to the National Fire Chiefs Councilour for hosting this year's event!

16.01.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 TASC's #GreenMonday Urgent Appeal is here! 🚨
Too many #Ambulance workers struggling with their #MentalHealth are suffering alone. Join us on 31/03 & help raise Β£20K to help tackle our waiting list & ensure #AmbulanceStaff receive the help they need. πŸ‘‰ theasc.org.uk/GreenMonday

13.01.2025 10:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Since 2022, the #AmbulanceStaff Crisis Phoneline has helped 800 people. TASC developed the service in partnership with
@aace.org.uk to offer 24/7 support to UK #Ambulance staff experiencing suicidal thoughts. Read more about the service's achievements: ow.ly/InfR50UCn7f

09.01.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Earlier this week on behalf of @aace.org.uk James and I spoke to BBC Breakfast about the shocking rate of assaults on ambulance workers across the UK with one assault every 30 minutes occurring. Find out more here: aace.org.uk/news/violent...

10.01.2025 08:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Violent incidents against ambulance staff to exceed 20,000 a year Violent incidents recorded against UK ambulance staff on course to exceed 20,000 a year for the first time ever. Read more on TASC's website.

#AmbulanceStaff face the possibility of violence every shift & we’re incredibly saddened to hear that the number of violent incidents is increasing.

Read our full response to the news here: www.theasc.org.uk/news/violent... #WorkWithoutFear @aace.org.uk
@jasonkillens.bsky.social

07.01.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a fabulous afternoon at AFPA Trust's festive drinks in London yesterday. Attendees raised an incredible Β£10,000 to support our work - the equivalent of 222 support sessions for #Ambulance workers struggling with their #MentalHealth!

From everyone at TASC, thank you! πŸ’š

05.12.2024 13:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives' Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.

Yet another article highlighting the horrible things #AmbulanceStaff face every day. All #Ambulance staff deserve to #WorkWithoutFear. TASC regularly hears from staff about the long-term impacts on their #Wellbeing, if you need help, TASC is here for you. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

04.12.2024 10:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're very happy to announce that we were the runner-up in the Benefact Group Charity Heroes Awards in the category of Small Charity Big Impact. As the runners-up we also received a Β£1,000 donation towards our work! Thank you so much Benefact Group!
#BGCharityHeroes

28.11.2024 15:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great conversation and thanks from @tascharity.bsky.social to you Jason and Anna Parry for taking the time to talk to us.

21.11.2024 14:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good to catch up with colleagues @tascharity.bsky.social yesterday to record a podcast about priorities for the sector and the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.

19.11.2024 08:24 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi I am now on Bluesky

21.11.2024 14:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0