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Award-winning Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Organisation supporting the NHS & Frontlines. We provide free & confidential counselling and support. www.frontline19.com 📩 contact@frontline19.com 💙🌈

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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Practitioner Health Programme @nhsprachealth.bsky.social have launched an online memorial wall to remember all those health and care workers tragically lost to suicide. To leave a tribute/message or find out more, please visit: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/remembrance#...
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Wall of Remembrance
Honour the life of a loved one, friend, or colleague by sharing a tribute, memory, or reflection.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today we pause to remember those health and care workers we have lost to suicide, which happens alarmingly often. We must foster a culture where staff feel supported and cared for at their worst If you are a frontline worker in need, you can confidentially self-refer for counselling frontline19.com
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay We know how tragically common suicide is among NHS staff. But we also know that the right support at the right time can save a life - we’ve seen it happen. No frontline worker should suffer in silence. Reach out for free, confidential counselling: frontline19.com
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Changeover day can bring excitement, but also challenges. Whatever your role, brand new, continuing or senior - we are here for you. We provide free, qualified, and confidential 1-1 counselling and are independent of the NHS. Self-refer at www.frontline19.com We got you.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Along with 18 other health orgs & unions, we've signed a letter to Andy Burnham asking him to meet with us, recognise the immense challenges staff are under and address this urgently. The current situation is not sustainable, and our people deserve so much better. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal
Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Exciting news! 🥳 Our Founder & CEO, Psychotherapist @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social has been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MBCC Awards! The nomination recognises her creating an org that's now helped 1 million+ workers. You can vote for Claire here: mbccawards.com/vote-now/ 🙏💙
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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
A reminder - if one were needed - of the huge risks health workers take to keep us safe. Be it running towards terrorist attacks or working with infectious diseases without vaccines; far more respect should be paid - and more support given to the toll it takes. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC
French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very low
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Tonight, 7–8pm online Our CEO & founder @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social joins a vital discussion on ending corridor care in the NHS. It’s inhumane for patients and morally distressing for staff — urgent change is needed. Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/how-d... @justtreatment.org
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How do we end the corridor care crisis in the NHS?
Every day in hospitals across the country, NHS patients are being treated - or forced to wait for treatment - in corridors, waiting rooms, queuing ambulances or even store cupboards. Corridor care po...
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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
For the latest in our podcast series jointly run by @thedauk.bsky.social GP @drstevetaylor.bsky.social joins @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social & @samanthajwathen.bsky.social from @frontline19.bsky.social to expose the hidden toll of mental health struggles in healthcare. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7W...
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The mental health crisis among healthcare workers is worse than you think—and it’s entirely fixable
YouTube video by Not the NHS Again
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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Did a Podcast for @frontline19.bsky.social with @drstevetaylor.bsky.social from @thedauk.bsky.social I'm honestly just over it. It's not rocket science & it won't cost the Earth. Don't expect people to be able to look after us if no one cares enough to look after them www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7W...
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The mental health crisis among healthcare workers is worse than you think—and it’s entirely fixable
YouTube video by Not the NHS Again
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek our CEO @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social & COO @samanthajwathen.bsky.social spoke to @drstevetaylor.bsky.social from @thedauk.bsky.social on a podcast about the hidden toll of mental ill health among NHS staff. 👉 Support: frontline19.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7W...
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The mental health crisis among healthcare workers is worse than you think—and it’s entirely fixable
YouTube video by Not the NHS Again
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Mental health week ‘Not the NHS Again’ Podcost We discuss the mental health crisis within the NHS, affecting staff & patients alike @samanthajwathen.bsky.social @frontline19.bsky.social @keepournhspublic.bsky.social @thedauk.bsky.social 👇🏼 youtu.be/e_7W4WrIsGg?...
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A message from our founder & CEO, psychotherapist @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social to whoever takes up post next as the new Health and Social Care Secretary 👇
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Happy International Nurses day and thank you to all our fabulous UK nurses! You routinely go above and beyond in your roles & regularly experience things that can be very difficult to process. If you ever need someone to listen, our qualified counsellors are here to help #IND2026 👉 frontline19.com
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It's #MentaHealthAwarenessWeek and if you're a frontline healthcare worker in need - our service is here for you. We're done with platitudes - we've helped 1M+ staff - and we get results. Free and confidential, our trained counsellors can support you, just visit our website to self-refer.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
This #WorkersMemorialDay, we remember and honour every member of staff we have lost to mental or physical ill health. We pay tribute to those who dedicated their lives to caring for others, and we stand with the colleagues, families and communities still carrying that loss. #IWMD
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Our founder & CEO, Psychotherapist, @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social was on Talk TV earlier about @unison.org.uk new survey which finds that 85% of healthcare staff have experienced stress at work over the past year. Confidential self-referral: www.frontline19.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMFz...
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Our CEO Claire Goodwin-Fee speaks to Ian Collins of TalkTV, on Unison's report on NHS workers stress
YouTube video by Frontline 19
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Exactly this. Staff were and continue to be, profoundly affected by the Covid pandemic. Not least because they have never been allowed the time and support to process it. That's where we come in. For free confidential counselling/support: frontline19.com To donate: share.google/r8cRjUAv1c02...
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
We don’t need more heroes. We need systems that don’t destroy them. In World War I, we punished soldiers for breaking. We called it cowardice. We didn’t understand trauma. A century later… We clapped for healthcare workers. Called them heroes. And then built a system that broke them anyway. 1/5🧵
Photograph shows two images  - the top one is soldiers and army medical personnel caring for a wounded soldier, the one below shows NHS workers clad in full PPE caring for a covid patient in hospital
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are 6 today! 🥳 We're proud to have helped over 1 MILLION frontline workers access mental health support since Covid hit. Many are still dealing with trauma, burnout & ongoing pressures. Help us keep going and mark our birthday by donating here 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo... Thank you
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We know that the effects of working in the pandemic are far from over. We believe it is unacceptable to leave healthcare staff without quality, free & accessible mental health support - and if you are patient facing - we are here for you. Visit frontline19.com www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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NHS was ‘on brink of collapse’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry finds
Heather Hallett says ‘superhuman’ efforts of workers were at times the only reason health service survived
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Today's NHS Staff Survey results provide uncomfortable (though sadly unsurprising) reading. The scale of low morale & burnout is alarming and must be urgently addressed by govt. NHS staff deserve better. If you're a frontline HCP, we offer free & confidential psychological support: frontline19.com
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all the fabulous women working so hard in all the varied roles across UK healthcare. With around 70% of the workforce being women, healthcare would collapse without their hard work and dedication. We hope they can take a moment to feel proud today - thank you 💙
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Health 🌱 Wellbeing 🌻 Rehab Engineer/Scientist @drgw0.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
How do you heal from healthcare-related cPTSD in the UK when the organisation you are being told to turn to is the one that caused cPTSD? This is not a rhetorical question.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Whatever your patient-facing role, we have someone who knows what you're going through. Our therapists are specially trained to understand the culture and the challenges you face. Go to our website to self-refer for free & confidential 1-1 counselling, and get back to feeling you. frontline19.com
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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Just like with so-called Corridor Care, burnout amongst doctors (and other HCPs) is now basically normalised. Govts throughout the UK must address systemic issues. You cannot run a health service by sacrificing the health of those keeping it afloat. healthandcare.scot/mobile_defau...
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Two thirds of doctors experiencing burnout
An expert group of senior medics says the next Scottish government must put doctors’ wellbeing at the heart of NHS workforce planning if they are to avoid doctors leaving in numbers that could make th...
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
To all health and social care workers in patient-facing roles - we offer free & confidential 1-1 counselling and support via self-referral. Don't suffer in silence. Get back to being you. frontline19.com
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
This was Christmas Eve. My elderly Dad sat in a hospital corridor. Not a ward. A corridor. Around him mental health crises, pregnancy complications, people with dementia, sepsis, and a prisoner under guard. It’s loud. Chaotic. Relentless. A 🧵 1/5
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Our COO @samanthajwathen.bsky.social was interviewed for this piece by Skye Gregory on the dire state of NHS workforce mental health, and what must be done to support healthcare staff. The government have a responsibility to look after their NHS workforce. www.hybridmag.co.uk/p/percentage...
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Percentage of NHS staff absences attributed to mental health at their highest level since the pandemic
They take care of our wellbeing - but what about their own?
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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
It was great to contribute to this very important piece by Skye Gregory for @frontline19.bsky.social "Govt must commit to a proper in house support service which offers meaningful intervention via self referral, and not leave charities to pick up the pieces." www.hybridmag.co.uk/p/percentage...
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Percentage of NHS staff absences attributed to mental health at their highest level since the pandemic
They take care of our wellbeing - but what about their own?
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We're proud to be one of the orgs supporting the first domestic abuse awareness day of NHS staff. A vital yearly initiative started @thedauk.bsky.social & @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social Our door is always open to frontline staff if you need support with this, or any area. Frontline19.com #NHSDAAD
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
On the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day we would like to lend our support to this great initiative. Shining a light is so important. To all healthcare workers, please know our door is always open to support you with free and confidential counselling and support. #NHSDAAD www.frontline19.com
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We are a non-profit mental health support organisation set up originally in response to the Covid pandemic in 2020.
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Today, with the @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, we launch the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day @nhsdaawareday.bsky.social This must-read article by Adele Waters in @bmj.com explains why it is needed #NHSDAAD www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Why doctors are uniquely vulnerable to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse in NHS workers is a “silent pandemic,” with some research finding that they are three times as likely to experience it. Adele Waters finds that the NHS needs to do more to end a “double...
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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 04/12/2025
Is workplace wellbeing just a branding exercise? Our latest podcast, Beyond the Posters, explores the gap between what orgs say and what employees feel - and what it takes to build real cultures of care. It’s time for change. 🔗 pod.co/inside-out-mental-he... #CultureChange #HR
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Beyond the Posters: Why Performative Wellbeing Fails and What Truly Works - Inside Out: Mental Health at Work and in Life
Are workplace wellbeing campaigns making a real difference, or just ticking boxes? In this thought-provoking episode, we uncover the gap between what organisations say and what employees actually experience. As stress, cynicism, and disengagement ris
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It's #GivingTuesday & Dr @andrewmeyerson.uk has an important msg. We've helped 1 million frontline staff & helped save at least 77 lives. NHS staff are suffering with burnout & moral distress. We provide them with free counselling & support. Please donate 👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo...
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
On #InternationalMensDay we want to shout out to all our male NHS staff and the amazing work they do! Currently only c13% of our clients identify as male - we want to change this. There's no stigma in seeking counselling and our self-referral process is completely confidential 👉 frontline19.com
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We just CANNOT keep turning a blind eye to the intense and relentless pressure our nurses and other frontline staff are under. NHS staff cannot care for the nation if the system is breaking them in the process. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/reco...
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Record number of nurses suffering nightmares and panic attacks due to understaffing, RCN poll finds
NURSES are suffering nightmares and panic attacks due to understaffing in the NHS, a poll has revealed.Workforce shortages are forcing many to keep working while ill, leaving them “broken” by stress, ...
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Gratifying to be 1 of only 2 orgs credited by govt under the category of Frontline Worker Support - but we receive no govt funding. We're proud to have helped a million workers since 2020. Help us be there for even more by donating 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo... www.gov.uk/guidance/cov...
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COVID-19 Commemoration programme: help and support
Organisations who can support bereavement, mental health, long COVID, frontline workers and children.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We were thrilled to present at the @rcn.org.uk RCNi Nursing Live conference in Birmingham this week. Our founder & CEO @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social spoke about the benefits of peer support and highlighted the work we do in providing free counselling to frontline healthcare staff.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
It's really lovely to be recognised as an essential support service in this piece. The article is a brilliant resource for all doctors who may need mental health support. www.pulsetoday.co.uk/views/pulse-...
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A GP's guide to wellbeing and pastoral care
Drawing on his own personal experience and professional insight, Dr Alex Lai brings together practical resources to help GPs who may be facing wellbeing or pastoral issues seek support
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This winter, NHS staff will face overflowing wards, 14-hour shifts & unbearable emotional strain. Many carry it home in silence. We offer them free counselling - but we urgently need help to make sure we can meet the rising demand. 💙 Please donate 👇👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo...
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Help support NHS Staff this Winter: Urgent Appeal
We have supported NHS staff with their mental health for nearly 6 years - but we urgently need your help to meet the rising demand.
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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
It's not only me that thinks supporting frontline healthcare staff should be the main objective in returning to pre-covid levels of productivity. Supporting our workers should be the main priority. You can't run a service when your biggest asset is exhausted. And you can't argue with the science.
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Our CEO @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social said: "It’s not just patient dignity being stripped away, it’s the wellbeing of those holding the NHS together. Corridor care isn’t just a symptom of failure; it’s a warning signal our workforce is at breaking point." www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/corr...
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Corridor care is an ‘everyday reality’ not confined to winter, doctors warn
CORRIDOR care is an “everyday reality” rather than a winter pressure, doctors warned today, as new research shows three in five have treated patients in temporary spaces such as cupboards this summer....
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Please support the important and vital work @frontline19.bsky.social do if you can🙏 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo...
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Help support NHS Staff this Winter: Urgent Appeal
We have supported NHS staff with their mental health for nearly 6 years - but we urgently need your help to meet the rising demand.
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Martha @marthalondon.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
talking therapy for stressed-out A&E workers. This is a good cause. Please give if you can, and share Fronline 19's post ♥️
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
A&E Doc @andrewmeyerson.uk has an important message to deliver about our Crowdfunding campaign. If you can support us, please consider doing so. Our funds are very low and every penny goes towards helping our frontline workers. Thank you 💙 Link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Please support the work of @frontline19.bsky.social if you can
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
URGENT APPEAL on #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 We've supported a million frontline workers, helping save at least 77 from suicide. Our funds are very low & we urgently need your help to meet rising demand this winter. Please consider donating to our Crowdfunder 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-suppo...
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay we mark a pivotal step forward in our mission to support the mental health of the UK’s healthcare workforce. We are proud to announce a new partnership with The Laura Hyde Foundation, backed by a significant grant to strengthen and expand our vital services.🧵 #WMHD
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We're a bit emosh & HUGELY grateful to Aberfeldy Drama Club in Scotland who very generously donated their ticket sales of £1000 to us. They staged 'Tending' - a play about NHS nurses during Covid. This will really make a difference. Do give them a Facebook follow: www.facebook.com/aberfeldydra...
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