Wellbeing Surf Therapy 15th October 2025

Wellbeing Surf Therapy 15th October 2025
As part of the Rejuvenate. Thrive. Breathe. (RTB) paramedic wellness programme, we have collaborated with Surfwell to offer full members the opportunity to access free, surf therapy. 

The College of Paramedics is delighted to have teamed up with our Police colleagues at Surfwell, to enable full members to access surf therapy as part of the Rejuvenate. Thrive. Breathe. paramedic wellness programme. 

We are offering three dates with limited places available. This session will be taking place on Wednesday 15th October 2025 in North Devon.
To register for the 16th June please click HERE
To register for the 3rd October please click HERE

Once you have booked your place your details will be shared with the Surfwell team.

Surfwell is an innovative, new intervention, designed and facilitated by emergency services personnel for emergency services personnel. Far from just surfing, surf therapy promotes psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing, and is used around the world by staff in the military and other organisations, who are experiencing challenges to their psychological health.  
 
The Surfwell programme is evidence-based, and takes a peer-support approach, where you are paired with a qualified Surfwell instructor (who also works for the emergency services, and thus knows the challenges we can face) who provides bespoke, confidential, non-judgemental, support through a day long surf therapy session.

There are no expectations or pressure to talk – this is your day.

Surfwell is suited to emergency services’ colleagues regardless of experience, ability, or confidence in the water. Even if you can’t swim, think you’re unfit, or worry what you’ll look like in a wet suit – you’ll be absolutely fine - the Surfwell team will be with you every step of the way.

Surfwell is likely to be great if:
- You feel confused, overwhelmed, or need to be able to ‘switch off’.
- You’re without someone who understands and has time to listen.
- Traditional forms of support have not worked or don’t appeal. 
- You find it difficult to talk about things that are bothering you.
- Using the mental health continuum, you’re struggling or surviving, but feel that you are able to try something new.
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 The session includes use of all equipment and a wet/dry suit, full instruction, and a meal after the session. Accommodation and travel are not included. However, there are many places to stay in the local area. 

For more information on Surfwell: Home | Surfwell 

If you’d like any further information, please contact Jo Mildenhall, Paramedic Psychological Health & Wellbeing Manager, College of Paramedics – Jo.Mildenhall@collegeofparamedics.co.uk Your email will be treated in confidence. 
Please note: This Wellbeing Surf Therapy has been funded by charitable funding received from the Covid Healthcare Support Appeal and support from PG Mutual.


                                                      
To find out more about our partnership with PG Mutual please click HERE 
When
15/10/2025 09:00 - 17:00
Where
Saunton Sands North Devon
Registration not available.