Case study listing
After almost three decades spent protecting others, retired firefighter Neil Adair is now facing his own toughest challenge: living with motor neurone disease. Thanks to a garage conversion, however, he’s been able to remain at home with his loved ones.
Gloucestershire Watch Manager, Amy Brown, has shared her experience of our Reset Programme at Harcombe House – and how it sparked deep friendships with others across the fire services community.
After years of issues with his legs, Ray became unable to climb the stairs in his home. He’s since had a stairlift fitted and says it’s given him his independence back.
Steve Norman, former Deputy Assistant Commissioner at LFB, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago. He’s now sharing his story to raise awareness of the disease – and the difference understanding and support can make.
Retired London firefighter John Chart is living with motor neurone disease and his positivity and strength have inspired his friend, firefighter Dan Ascough, to push him round the London Marathon in April in the same wheelchair used by Rob Burrow.
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