Being Forces Friendly Podcast

S2 Episode 1 - In conversation with Blue Light Services

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This episode’s host is Kate Lole, one of three Regional Employer Engagement Directors based in the South East. She talks to Shaun Cunningham of Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, Laura Farrow of South Central Ambulance Service and Stuart Bosley of Thames Valley Police. 

During the episode, Kate and our guests discuss the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Employer Recognition Scheme and how these programmes helped shape their support to the Armed Forces community. 


  • CTP: https://www.ctp.org.uk/ 
  • Op Courage: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/downloads/Veterans/Op%20COURAGE%20Leaflet.pdf 
  • SSAFA: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/
  • British Legion: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
  • Veterans Welfare Service: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/veterans-welfare-service 
  • Poppy Factory: https://www.poppyfactory.org/ 
  • Department for Work and Pensions: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions 
  • Armed Forces Covenant: https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/ 
  • Defence Employer Recognition Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme/defence-employer-recognition-scheme


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