Duke of Cambridge meets blue light responders in Northern Ireland
Telegraph, 10 Sep 2020
The Duke of Cambridge opened up about his experiences flying with the Air Ambulance as he met serving blue light responders on a visit to Belfast to mark Emergency Services Day in the UK.
William's visit to Belfast had a particular focus on the mental health challenges many emergency services personnel face as a consequence of their pressurised and stressful jobs.
Taking part in a training workshop aimed at encouraging first responders to be comfortable sharing their feelings, he said more work was needed to tackle the stigma around mental health.
He chatted with and thanked police officers, firefighters and ambulance crew members for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
William also met five-month-old Irish setter Tara, who has been trained to provide comfort to those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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William's visit to Belfast had a particular focus on the mental health challenges many emergency services personnel face as a consequence of their pressurised and stressful jobs.
Taking part in a training workshop aimed at encouraging first responders to be comfortable sharing their feelings, he said more work was needed to tackle the stigma around mental health.
He chatted with and thanked police officers, firefighters and ambulance crew members for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
William also met five-month-old Irish setter Tara, who has been trained to provide comfort to those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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