Who Do You Talk To When You're Not OK? | Dr Tony Parnell & PC Lee Taylor on Peer Support

Welcome to ResetU What if the most powerful wellbeing support isn't a system, an app, or a referral, but simply talking to someone who understands? In this episode of ResetU, Andy and Nathan Gardner are joined by Lee Taylor, and Dr Tony Parnell for an honest conversation about peer support, psychological safety, recovery, and the culture of wellbeing across policing. The conversation explores how peer support developed from a local wellbeing buddy model in Lancashire into the Oscar Kilo peer support framework, eventually expanding across more than 40 Home Office forces. The guests discuss why officers often feel more comfortable speaking to colleagues who understand the realities of the job, and how peer support can complement, rather than replace, professional therapeutic services. From low mood and poor sleep to fatigue and post-assault support, the episode looks at what actually encourages people to ask for help and the barriers that can stop them. For more information on what has been discussed in today’s episode please head to the below links: Download the ResetU App: https://resetu.co.uk/ This podcast is proudly sponsored by Police Mutual, which supports the police family with wellbeing, financial, and practical support, while recognising extraordinary bravery across the UK. To find out more, please head to https://www.policemutual.co.uk/