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Davie: “They’re genuinely concerned about you, I can’t tell you how much that means”

Davie Blair worked as a firefighter for 34 years and supported the charity throughout, so when he suffered a stroke, he turned to us for support with not only his physical health, but also his mental wellbeing.

01 Dec 2021

Tess: “The charity empowers you to approach things differently – it’s so impactful”

Tess Churchill reveals how a stay at Harcombe House provided the support she needed following a sudden battle with cancer, which led to major surgery and time off work.

25 Nov 2021

Anton: “I’d thought it was a charity for firefighters… but it’s all about families too”

Firefighter Anton Awramenko and his family were supported by our Welfare Team after he revealed their struggle to include their youngest son, who has learning disabilities, in family activities.

18 Nov 2021

Andrew: “I needed to get away from everything and the charity helped me do that”

Retired firefighter Andrew Billingham recently spent a week at Harcombe House following a string of major health issues, thought to have been sparked by a difficult battle with Covid-19.

11 Nov 2021

Phil: “We’re always looking after other people – it’s rare we’re looked after ourselves”

We’ve supported Phil Maynard for years – firstly with his mental health and more recently following a hip replacement. Now he’s going above and beyond to show his appreciation.

02 Nov 2021

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