Fatigue Ambassadors
To make the subject of fatigue more visible and discussed in society, in support of the campaign, we are developing a network of “Fatigue Ambassadors".
The Ambassadors are experts in fatigue and the risks associated with it, who can discuss subjects as the links between fatigue and attention deficit, fatigue and mental health, or give recommendations on fatigue prevention and its management. Their awareness-raising tools can take different forms: conferences, webinars, blogs, etc.
Their role is to support the FFT campaign by providing expertise on fatigue and its management. They reinforce the work of organisations leading the campaign at European or national level.
Let's talk about fatigue!
Mr.
Simon Wickes
UK
Commercial Director
As Commercial Director at FRMSc, I am heavily involved in fatigue risk management across many safety-critical industries. This includes support organisations in aviation, rail and healthcare in effective occupational fatigue management through consultancy projects, training and biomathematical fatigue models. I co-founded the Healthcare Fatigue Forum and serve as a board member of the FRMS Forum.
I’ve worked in the field of human and health sciences for 25 years, starting my career with applied human performance research in aviation, rail, and the military. During that time, I represented the UK on a NATO Human Factors Panel focused on flight-related neck pain and published research in biomechanics and exercise physiology. I’ve had the privilege of leading human sciences, technology, and engineering businesses across healthtech, software, and communication systems, and I’ve guided multinational business development and new product development teams.
In addition to founding or supporting several technology startups, I’ve advised the NHS, government departments, and multinational companies on strategy and commercialisation. I hold a BSc from the University of Birmingham, a Masters from the University of Surrey, and an MBA from Henley Business School.
I am supporting the Fighting Fatigue Together Campaign as I am keen to promote the benefits of effective fatigue risk management for healthcare professionals to improve their wellbeing, increase patient safety and extend the knowledge of fatigue management from aviation and rail industries into health and social care.
Dr. med.
Sebastian Kuss
Germany
Medical Lead @Meliva I Digital and Mental Health Enthusiast I Top Voice @LinkedIn
As a systemic coach and consultant, I help doctors to maintain their mental health. As an active doctor, I know the daily challenges in healthcare.
By effectively dealing with my own burnout and sleeping disorder in the past, I’m passionate to assist my peers in these matters. The topic became my passion. Therefore, I have further advanced my qualifications in the field of mental health.
The mental burden on doctors is alarmingly high and mental illnesses are very common. The negative consequences affect the doctors, the healthcare system and the care of the patients.
By supporting the Fighting Fatigue Together campaign, I want to help raising awareness about the impact of fatigue on healthcare staff and patient safety as well as destigmatise the subject of 'mental health among doctors'. I am convinced, that we need mentally strong doctors in times of transformation.
Join the campaign
Together we can raise awareness of the risks of fatigue and its impact on health and performance, taking into account the specific context of each country and finding ways to make EVERYONE feel concerned.
Together we can to implement tools and recommendations on how to manage fatigue and improve the well-being and safety of healthcare staff.
Together we can strive to go even further and advocate for more humane working conditions, allowing caregivers time to rest, time to grow and time to provide safe care for their patients.
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