Chris Platts

One Step

I‘ve been struggling over the last few weeks to get the words I want to say to come out. Normally I find it easier to write them in a blog but this experience I want to share comes with stigma attached to it that I’ve been uneasy about saying out loud. Literally no one elseContinue reading “One Step”

Working In Slow Motion

Having officially become a Community Interest Company (CIC) on 20th June 2022 you could say I was a little excited to get going and get going to knock down the next milestones. Unfortunately for me this was made harder by a string of health issues that put me in check. Which is not ideal whenContinue reading “Working In Slow Motion”

Men Cry And Its Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

Men cry, have panic attacks, are insecure, self-harm, have eating disorders, go to therapy, suffer trauma, have body issues, are abused, need love and affection. All humans feel an incredible array of emotions so why is it that for some men aren’t supposed to have them. Why aren’t we allowed to show vulnerability? why aren’tContinue reading “Men Cry And Its Nothing To Be Ashamed Of”

The Importance Of Being A Volunteer

As we come the end of volunteers’ week it’s important to reflect on all those who donate their time in supporting others. Charities and organisations like Buddy Check rely so much of the generosity of volunteers that it is sometimes taken for granted as to how vital they are in making sure they work. FromContinue reading “The Importance Of Being A Volunteer”

Tribute To An Inspiration

I thought this week I would pay tribute to someone who has helped me immensely over the last few years. They probably don’t know, or appreciate the impact they have on others and it’s about time they were told how grateful we are as a community for his support. They don’t know I’m doing thisContinue reading “Tribute To An Inspiration”

You Don’t Have To Be Alone To Be Lonely

Last week was mental health awareness week and this years theme was loneliness. Something we can probably all relate to given the events of the last couple of years living during a pandemic. But you don’t have to be physically alone to feel lonely. Probably one of the loneliest times I’ve ever felt was whenContinue reading “You Don’t Have To Be Alone To Be Lonely”

1 in 50 is not the entire story…

Last week we posted that 1 in 50 serving personnel is currently in specialist mental health care. Meaning they are currently under the care of Departments of Community Mental Care (DCMH). What the real story is that 1 in 10 seek help from medical professionals. That’s approximately 15,000 are currently struggling with their mental wellbeing.Continue reading “1 in 50 is not the entire story…”

The 4am anxiety wake up call

April is Stress Awareness month. With what is going on in the world currently it could be argued that everyone is suffering with some form of stress. It can be work, finances, war, family… literally anything you can think of can cause it. All of it can affect your mental and physical health quite dramatically.Continue reading “The 4am anxiety wake up call”

Where to start…

I’ve just finished a week long event looking at RAF strategy and seeing how we, in our teams, can look to implement the changes we want to see that align with the future of the Service. On the face of it that is very high level strategic thinking, and with the personnel at the eventContinue reading “Where to start…”

What’s Up Danger – Blackway and Black Caviar

The thing with long term injuries is you start to forget what it’s like not to be constantly in pain and waiting for the next spasm and shooting pains. You’re constantly tense, which in turn causes more problems. It’s just a long recurring cycle of fear and pain. Even before the back trouble I wasContinue reading “What’s Up Danger – Blackway and Black Caviar”