Surf Action

Surf Action In fact our latest residential in Bude was held at a former RAF convalescent home for wounded pilots.

Surf Action supports serving & former members of the Armed Forces, non military families,Emergency Services and their Families with Physical or Psychological Injury,helping them to lead a fulfilling independent life Founded by Gulf War Veteran Rich Emerson and others,Surf Action has been established in Cornwall since 2009 and is a registered Charity (Registered Charity no: 1140191) in England & Wa

les. An award winning and pioneering project, Surf Action use water based activities such as Surfing, Swimming,and the coastal environment as a tool to help veterans,serving personnel and their families deal with the ongoing problems of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety,Isolation,Physical Injury and general Wellbeing and overall good mental health. Since the 19th Century and the Victorian Age coastal resorts has been used as a location for convalescing combat veterans, whilst surfing was introduced to Cornish troops both during and after the First World War as a means to forget the trauma of battle. Surf Action have established twice-weekly meetings with the community from Cornwall and further afield to offer them and their families a platform on which to interact. These meetings are proving indispensable in providing support on social welfare issues, relieving isolation, integration in the community and camaraderie. At each meeting they organise activities such as surfing, sea swimming,paddle boarding, snorkelling, coastal walking, nature walks and photography. When the water is warmer and the waves are good they encourage everyone to step in the sea and try surfing. The ocean is a very powerful resource, whether being amongst nature or a simple respite from everyday issues, Surf Action have seen people smile for the first time in many years, father and son re-bond and families achieve something as a family unit and not individually. In addition to the activities Surf Action offer training days, personal development and goal setting with the aim of signposting sufferers and partners allowing them to move on to the next, more positive step in their lives with purpose. Surf Action is also engaging the partners and families to establish what is missing in today’s battle with PTSD and mental health strategies.By encouraging a social network for the veterans,serving personnel and importantly their families, Surf Action are creating a community that is more than just riding waves with friends, but a bond, and a means to help others. Please call us if you require anymore information on 01209 210350
Email info@surfaction.co.uk

You can visit our website at: www.surfaction.co.uk

Sometimes nature is all you need.Surf Action🌿🏄🏻‍♂️🙏
20/07/2025

Sometimes nature is all you need.
Surf Action
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30/06/2025

This Armed Forces Day, we stand with the brave men and women who serve — and those who have served previously. 🇬🇧

Thank you for your service. 💙

30/06/2025

Wow! We are excited and proud but most of all, humbled to have been selected as one of the three finalists at the 2025 Soldiering On Awards. Active Plus has been recognised for its inspirational delivery, positive change for all and specific support for the Armed Forces Community, we are one of three organisations in the Community Impact category.

You can read more about the on their website https://soldieringon.org/

Congratulations to all finalists who have been announced today, especially to Scotty's Little Soldiers and Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) who are also delivering incredible change for the community. Thank you to all judges who have recognised Active Plus and the power of Veterans Inspiring People.

Watch this space for plenty more news about this accolade.

30/06/2025

This PTSD Awareness Day (27 June), we’re reflecting on how our understanding and treatment of PTSD has evolved and what that means for the veterans we support.

Here are 4 key ways our care has changed:

•Trauma-informed care: All staff are trained to create safe, supportive experiences that help prevent retraumatisation.

•Recognition of Complex PTSD: We’re global leaders in C-PTSD research and treatment, supporting those affected by long-term trauma.

•Personalised treatment: Every veteran receives care tailored to their needs, goals, and preferences.

•Data-driven care: We track and improve outcomes using real-time clinical data, 70% of veterans no longer meet PTSD or C-PTSD criteria after treatment.

PTSD is complex, but recovery is possible. And we’re proud to be part of that journey. Read more about how our care is evolving: https://combatstress.org.uk/blog/changing-face-ptsd

23/06/2025

Armed Forces Week begins today! 💛

An entire week dedicated to appreciating and learning about the military community and all they do to protect UK peace and prosperity. 🇬🇧

18/06/2025
18/06/2025

This Men's Mental Health Week, we're highlighting the urgent need to support our veterans. ❤️

Over half of UK veterans face mental and physical health struggles after service—many in silence, some with tragic outcomes.

Operation Lifeline aims to raise £6 million a year to fund vital therapy and support.

Thanks to the Veterans’ Lottery, some lives are already being changed—but many more still need us.

18/06/2025

Our free therapy is available in-person (local to you) OR online OR by phone. Please share to help us spread the word! 🙏

➡️ What do we mean by online therapy? One-to-one therapy sessions via Skype or Zoom.

Thanks to our friends & partners at the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust we continue to support UK Veterans, Reservists & families - with FREE, prompt & effective treatment.

⭐️ No waiting list
⭐️ No referral required

☎️ Just call 0300 302 0551
📧 or email contact@ptsdresolution.org
🌐 www.ptsdresolution.org

18/06/2025

PTSD affects millions of people worldwide, including military veterans, first responders and survivors of abuse. To help increase understanding of the causes, symptoms, impact and treatment for the condition, and to mark PTSD Awareness Day (27 June 2025), we’re offering access to a specialist training course; ‘Trauma and PTSD’.

The course will be available for no charge through our training platform, Combat Stress Learning, between Monday 1 June and Thursday 3 July, and will include seven short topics:

🫥 What is PTSD?
🫥 PTSD and the brain
🫥 PTSD and the family
🫥 How to support someone with PTSD
🫥 Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
🫥 The impact to exposure to traumatic material; vicarious traumatisation
🫥 Moral Injury

These topics will take around 90 minutes to complete, and you can undertake them in your own time at a pace that best suits you. You can also choose from two different variants of the course available – one specifically for friends, family and carers of veterans one for professionals employing veterans.

On Thursday 3 July, all those who have completed the course will have the opportunity to have an interactive live one-hour Q&A session with Dr Vicky Aldridge, Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead at Combat Stress. During the session Vicky will answer any further questions about PTSD, or the training.

To register, please visit: http://combatstress.org.uk/ptsd-training

We’ve been able to provide this training thanks to funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund. Please notes that places are limited and are subject to availability.

Surf Actions Ocean Therapy courses start soon and there is still places available.🌿🏄🏻‍♂️
11/05/2025

Surf Actions Ocean Therapy courses start soon and there is still places available.🌿🏄🏻‍♂️

09/05/2025

The 2025 Inter Services are over for this year and the Senior Men were crowned champions. As a result it is time for several staff members to take a break from rugby and accordingly the Royal Navy Rugby Union is now seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to take on the role of Head Coach for the Navy Rugby Senior Men's team.

Big shoes to fill...

Details on the website: https://www.navyrugbyunion.co.uk/47/903/senior-men-head-coach-vacancy



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09/05/2025

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Founded by Gulf War Veteran Rich Emerson, Surf Action has been established in Cornwall since 2009 and is a registered Charity (Registered Charity no: 1140191) in England & Wales. An award winning and pioneering project, Surf Action use water based activities such as Surfing, and the coastal environment as a tool to help veterans and their families deal with the ongoing problems of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Isolation Physical Injury and general Wellbeing. Since the 19th Century and the Victorian Age coastal resorts has been used as a location for convalescing combat veterans, whilst surfing was introduced to Cornish troops both during and after the First World War as a means to forget the trauma of battle. In fact our latest residential in Bude was held at a former RAF convalescent home for wounded pilots. Surf Action have established twice-weekly meetings with sufferers from Cornwall and further afield to offer them and their families a platform on which to interact. These meetings are proving indispensable in providing support on social welfare issues, relieving isolation, integration in the community and camaraderie. At each meeting they organise activities such as surfing, body-boarding, paddle boarding, snorkelling, coastal walking, fishing, nature walks and photography. When the water is warmer and the waves are good they encourage everyone to step in the sea and try surfing. The ocean is a very powerful resource, whether being amongst nature or a simple respite from everyday issues, Surf Action have seen people smile for the first time in many years, father and son re-bond and families achieve something as a family unit and not individually. In addition to the activities Surf Action offer training days, personal development and goal setting with the aim of signposting sufferers and partners allowing them to move on to the next, more positive step in their lives. Surf Action is also engaging the partners and families to establish what is missing in today’s battle with PTSD and the strategies. The charity operates a drop-in centre, art studio, therapy room and many other activities, this is all adding to greater provision and support for veterans and families. By encouraging a social network for the veterans and importantly their families, Surf Action are creating a community that is more than just riding waves with friends, but a bond, and a means to help others. Please call us if you require anymore information on 01209 210350 You can visit our website at: www.surfaction.co.uk