February 2026
What happens after an incident?
Beyond the compliance checks, audit trails, and completed reports, there is often something far less visible — the emotional aftermath. Guilt. Self-doubt. Fear. Blame. The quiet replaying of events and the relentless “what if” questions that follow long after the situation has ended.
These reactions are natural, yet they are rarely spoken about in professional settings. Organisations are typically well prepared to manage procedures and paperwork — but are we equally prepared to support the people who were there?
