Men’s fire service walking group shines a light on mental health
The walking group encourages anyone joining to discuss any concerns or struggles they’re going through – before signposting anyone that needs further support to us.
Stories
Everyone needs support sometimes. Hear from some of the people Fire Fighters Charity has helped to move forward with positive change, personal achievement, progress and transformation in their health and wellbeing.
Nicola’s story
Nicola Fletcher, a Ministry of Defence firefighter who’s also on call with Scottish FRS, injured her ankle almost two years ago and says we helped her get back to full fitness, to ultimately be on the run again.
Matt: “Without fundraising like this, the charity couldn’t keep offering the support it does”
Firefighter Matt Pendlebury helped us secure a valuable national partnership with leading forecourt retailer EG Group, after first approaching them for a donation towards his London Marathon fundraising drive.
Kaisha: “I missed out a lot on teenage years… the charity’s helped give me independence”
Kaisha Robertson, whose father is a retired firefighter, is living with long-term health conditions which impact her movement and has been supported by our Physiotherapy and Welfare teams.
Stuart: “You’re being put first, there’s nothing to feel embarrassed about or fear”
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Stuart Millington says raising awareness of what we do, not only for operational firefighters, but support staff too, is one of his top priorities after he experienced our support first-hand.
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