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The Blue Light Card Foundation is inviting emergency service workers attending this year's Blue Light Show to visit its stand and discover the range of support available to help strengthen the mental and physical wellbeing of those who serve our communities.

The Foundation has supported emergency service communities through more than 50 wellbeing programmes and initiatives across the UK, helping individuals and teams access opportunities to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of emergency service work.

The Foundation's work is rooted in recognising the commitment, dedication and sacrifices that emergency service workers make every day. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting people through crisis, or keeping communities safe, these roles often place significant demands on those who carry them out. Through its programmes and partnerships, the Foundation seeks to give something back to the people who give so much in service of others.

At this year's event, the Foundation will be highlighting its growing focus on blue-green wellbeing, using nature-based activities and experiences to support recovery, connection and wellbeing. From green spaces and woodlands to rivers, lakes and coastal environments, the Foundation believes that spending time in nature can play an important role in helping emergency service workers recharge and reconnect.

Visitors to the Blue Light Card Foundation stand will have the opportunity to learn more about the Foundation's programmes, meet the team, and explore how nature-based approaches can support the wellbeing of emergency service personnel and their colleagues.

As part of the event, attendees will also be able to enter a prize draw to win £1,000 towards a wellbeing activity for their team. The funding can be used to support a wellbeing experience that brings colleagues together, with a particular focus on activities that encourage connection, reflection and time spent in nature.

Emma Woods-Bolger, CEO of the Blue Light Card Foundation, said:

"Emergency service workers make an extraordinary contribution to our communities every single day. They are there for people at some of the most difficult moments in their lives, often putting the needs of others before their own. We recognise the commitment, resilience and sacrifices that this work can require.

The Blue Light Card Foundation exists to give something back. Through more than 50 programmes and initiatives, we are proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of emergency service communities and to thank them for the vital role they play in society.

We're increasingly seeing the value that nature-based activities can bring to wellbeing. Whether that's spending time in green spaces, near water, or simply creating opportunities for colleagues to reconnect outdoors, these experiences can have a powerful impact on how people feel, recover and support one another.

We're looking forward to meeting attendees at the Blue Light Show, sharing more about our work, and giving one team the opportunity to invest £1,000 in a wellbeing activity that helps them reconnect and thrive together."

 Notes to editors

* The Blue Light Card Foundation supports the mental and physical wellbeing of emergency service communities across the UK.

* The Foundation has supported more than 50 programmes and initiatives designed to improve wellbeing outcomes for emergency service workers.

* The Foundation's blue-green wellbeing approach focuses on the benefits of connecting with nature through green and blue spaces.

* The £1,000 prize draw is open to eligible emergency service workers attending the Blue Light Show and is intended to support team wellbeing activities.

Media enquiries

• Contact: Emma Woods-Bolger, CEO, Blue Light Card Foundation
• Email: EmmaWoods-Bolger@bluelightcardfoundation.org.uk