H-Hour #259 Gaz Hayes – ex BTP Officer, founder PTSD999

“In a normal lifetime, emergency services workers will experience between 600 to 800 traumas.” In this episode, Gaz Hayes (a former British Transport Police Officer) chats with Hugh to explore the nuances of mental health in the police force, tackling the issues around PTSD, the importance of talking about mental struggles, and the challenges officers face. Chris shares insights from his own career, reflecting on saving lives, facing early traumas, and the strain of major public events. The discussion also highlights key differences between the British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police, revealing surprising moments and Gaz’s coping mechanisms post-trauma. Check out Gaz's charity PTSD 999 - accessible support for those serving, or who have served, within the Emergency Services, and their families, living with PTSD. https://www.ptsd-999.com/  and at https://www.instagram.com/ptsd999official/. Check out this fundraiser for the charity, donate if you can. https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-etienne-3Send us Fan MailThis episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.ukSupport the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcastsH-Hour on Substack: https://hughkeir.substack.comH-Hour on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWSj4p05MUbVlHmFu3yH-Hour on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HHourPodcast