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HOPE Programme

A self-directed online wellbeing programme - perfect for building up a toolkit to help you cope with life's challenges.

HOPE Programme

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National Car Wash

Fire stations across the country are holding car wash events in 2026. Find one near you.

National Car Wash

Our stories

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London

Helen: “I was blown away by the support – why don’t more of us think to get in touch?”

Control Officers Helen and her daughter Laura received support at Marine Court and now hope to encourage any colleagues who’d benefit from help to reach out too.

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West Midlands

Shirley: “The FaME Programme really built my confidence – it’s been marvellous”

Shirley Armitt was one of the first people to attend our Falls Management Exercise Programme (FaME) at Jubilee House and says it helped her come to terms with her MS and find ways of boosting her overall wellbeing.

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Scotland

Chelsea: “You helped me to walk again and return to work after a life-changing accident”

When former firefighter Chelsea Taylor broke her back in 2022, she was temporarily paralysed and spent months out of work. However, she went on to build up her strength and get back on the run, before pursuing a new career in Fire Control.

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Wellbeing Hub

Have you tried our mental health self-assessment tool yet? It's a great place to start if you’re unsure what support is right for you. Try it today and discover some of our online courses, available to you in our Wellbeing Hub.

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