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Hampshire and Isle of Wight firefighter, Sophie Hodgson – who was previously crowned Mrs Wales - received support following a back injury and says the mental wellbeing benefits along the way helped with her return to the job she loves. Merrick Josephs, who works in LFB’s Firefighter Development Team, attended our Reset Programme following a family bereavement. Cheshire FRS volunteer, Mike Henshall, says a stay at Harcombe House on our Reset Programme helped him focus on the future after experiencing major mental health challenges over several years. Caz Lee and her husband George, both of whom work for Cambridgeshire FRS, experienced a very challenging two years after a series of bereavements and George being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Thomas Warner, who works as Service Improvement Manager with Bedfordshire FRS, shares his experience of attending our Reset Programme and how he’s adapted his lifestyle since.
Sophie: “Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for support, but it’s worth it – for me, it was such a relief”
Merrick: “Anyone thinking about getting in touch, take it from this firefighter – it was really helpful”
Mike: “I’ve spent my life helping others and not myself – you’ve given me hope again”
Caz: “Our stay helped us reset and find some headspace after a very difficult two years”
Thomas: “I’d not seen the signs I was depressed… but I’d have recognised them in a colleague”
