Life can be unpredictable. Stress at work, challenges at home, big changes like moving house, facing difficulties in your relationships, or even just feeling a bit overwhelmed – it all adds up. But what if you could develop your resourcefulness before life throws its toughest moments at you?
Our online Hope (Help Overcome Problems Effectively) Programme is here for anyone who feels they’d benefit from a boost to their wellbeing during a time of change or uncertainty, however big or small.
Completely anonymous and flexible, the programme fits into your schedule – whether you’re on a PC, laptop, tablet, or phone. Because in the fire service, life is always on the go, whether you’re in it yourself or supporting a loved one who is.
Just like we look after our overall fitness, we should prepare to protect our mental and emotional wellbeing too. This resilience-boosting programme helps you do just that.
Each week, you’ll explore key skills to:
- Manage stress before it takes a toll
- Set smarter, more achievable goals
- Boost resilience through gratitude and strengths
- Improve energy levels with better sleep and nutrition
- Strengthen relationships and communication
- Practice mindfulness to stay balanced
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to wait until you’re struggling to take action. Expand your resources and put yourself back in the driving seat of your wellbeing – starting today.
The award-winning programmes include quizzes, worksheets, audio and video materials, interactive activities and social networking via email and forums. Participants are supported throughout by trained facilitators.
We have places available on each programme for over 18s, with the following dates available to sign up to now:
- 15 April 2025
- 20 May 2025
- 1July 2025
- 9 September 2025
- 14 October 2025
- 20 January 2026
- 24 February 2026
We also have spaces on retirement-specific programmes, aimed at helping you prepare for and maintain wellness in your retirement – whatever stage you may be at.
- 15 April 2025
- 1 July 2025
- 30 September 2025
- 13 January 2026
- 31 March 2026
All places will be filled on a first come, first served basis, but don’t worry if you can’t get onto your first choice, there are plenty more to choose from.
Click here to sign up and find out more
Below you can read a few letters of encouragement and advice from past Hope attendees:
Claire: “I know you may be apprehensive, I was too. The group and instructors soon put you at ease and make you feel you are not alone. Sharing your concerns and listening to others really does make a difference and the essential ‘tool kit’ has a positive effect on everyday life and moving forward.”
Richard: “I know you might be feeling nervous, I did too. But please try not to worry, by the end of HOPE I’m sure you will be feeling less depressed, anxious and much more positive and confident, and you will enjoy the social side with like-minded people.”
Anonymous: “Please persevere past the first week. You will feel welcomed, understood and not out of place. Everyone is so helpful and you will feel so much better. You will leave with course with life-long friends and a different perspective on life.”
Judith: “The Hope Course is a journey with a group of other people. Our group started off really quietly on the first week, but as we got to know each other, we opened up and became friends. It is a safe place where you can be you, it is a place to laugh, a place to cry and to be yourself, with people often with similar issues, willing to understand, listen and share. The facilitators are very friendly and are there to guide you on your journey with plenty of useful help and advice. I hope you get as much out of your journey on this course as I did and to believe in yourself.”
If you’d like to change dates after registering for a programme, please let Hope know by emailing [email protected].
