The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) is the national charity dedicated to supporting the mental, physical, and financial wellbeing of the UK’s ambulance community—including staff, students, and volunteers (tasc).
What They Offer
- 24/7 Crisis Helpline: A completely independent and confidential service providing immediate mental health and suicide support to ambulance personnel, staffed by qualified counsellors trained in Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) (tasc).
- Mental Health Support: Confidential tailored services, including counselling and trauma support pathways (tasc).
- Bereavement Support: Guidance and care for ambulance families and colleagues experiencing loss (tasc).
- Physical Rehabilitation: Residential treatment programmes for those injured in the line of duty (tasc).
- Financial Wellbeing: Help with income maximisation, benefits, and financial advice for staff in need (tasc).
- Online Wellbeing Hub: A self-care portal offering resources and therapy modules covering stress, burnout, sleep, and more (tasc).
- Sexual Safety Support: A listen-and-support service for ambulance staff affected by sexual violence (tasc).
- National Ambulance Memorial Service: An annual event to honour colleagues lost in service (tasc).
A Legacy of Support
- Founded in 1986 as the Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund; became TASC in 2015 and expanded eligibility to include volunteers like Community First Responders and patient transport staff.
- Serves the entire UK, including Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. TASC also secured major grant funding for rehabilitation and bereavement services.
Why It Matters
TASC provides a vital lifeline to those who care for us, offering confidential, independent support without ever informing employers. Their breadth of services—from crisis helpline to financial and physical rehabilitation—means ambulance staff can access help at every stage of need.
