Rich: “We join this job to help people… what we’re not so great at is helping ourselves”
Rich Welch, Assistant Chief Fire Office with Avon FRS, shares how a call to us following the Grenfell Tower tragedy proved life-changing for him.
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Helen Martin has visited Harcombe House with her daughter Holly ever since she was involved in a devastating riding accident. Here, she shares how we’ve supported her and her family… Retired Watch Manager, Martin Aldred, shares how we’ve supported both his physical and mental health – and why taking the time to look after yourself, early, can pay dividends in the long run. West Yorkshire Crew Manager, Jon Arey, received support and guidance from us when he moved house with his daughter and faced financial challenges. West Yorkshire firefighter, Sam Bland, shares how our programme at Jubilee House helped her come to terms with the challenges she’d been facing with Long Covid.
Helen: “You offered respite and financial aid after my daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury”
Martin: “I don’t think I’d be where I am today without the charity’s help”
Jon: “Your support was life-saving – I literally didn’t have food to put on the table”
Sam: “The Covid Recovery Programme helped me navigate my emotions and journey”