Blue Lighthouse Surf CIC

The emergency services, NHS, social workers and teachers are all careers that attract people with a sense of duty and a willingness to put others before themselves. Unfortunately, the evidence shows that not enough is done to provide wellbeing support for those people - there is a mental health crisis in public services across Scotland. Blue Lighthouse CIC exists as a not-for-profit community interest company, offering those men and women respite from the daily stresses of their jobs and tangible support for their health & wellbeing, in turn providing a benefit to both the organisations they work for and the wider community by supporting the wellbeing of the people that serve it. Our learn to surf program is an evidence-based intervention that delivers meaningful results for staff resilience and wellbeing, helping those serving in the public sector to carry out their roles at their best without sacrificing their health. With its integration of cold water immersion, exposure to blue spaces, mindfulness, and peer support, our program is a multifaceted approach that supports both physical and mental wellbeing with proven effectiveness.