I started working for the NHS during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in The UK. We were scared, exhausted and heartbroken that, no matter how much we gave, it never seemed to be enough.

I have met so many colleagues and patients over the last 5 years who are still struggling with their own mental scars from this time and the need for easily accessible support for these is crucial.

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope and is an invaluable source of mental health support for hundreds of thousands of people.