The Laura Hyde Foundation are the UK's leading mental health charity providing independent, best in class mental health support to our frontline healthcare and emergency services workers. Our frontline workers are exposed to unique and traumatic situations each and every day but who actually takes the time to support them when they look after us?

I work in the NHS, and since the pandemic began have been working as part of the overall NHS response. I have had the privilege of working behind the scenes with frontline workers in critical care and have been struck by their dedication and professionalism but also the huge pressure that they have been under whilst caring for our nearest and dearest under the most challenging of conditions. 

I wanted to do something in a personal capacity to show my gratitude but also to provide some practical support to these amazing people, many of whom now need our help, and will do for years to come.

Starting on 01 May 2021 I started to row the equivalent of the distance around the UK on an indoor rowing machine. I hope to complete the distance within 12 months, and along the way I am hoping to raise awareness, get others involved, and help fund this crucial mental health support.