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Men’s fire service walking group shines a light on mental health

Men’s fire service walking group shines a light on mental health

A group of men have set up a walking group that meets every week and encourages anyone joining to discuss any concerns or struggles they’re going through – before signposting anyone that needs further support to us.

18 Feb 2022

Nicola: “I’m finally operational again after 18 months – and the Charity helped me get there”

Nicola: “I’m finally operational again after 18 months – and the Charity helped me get there”

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.

16 Feb 2022

Gillian: “I took my physical health and joints for granted before… now I’ve got a new outlook”

Gillian: “I took my physical health and joints for granted before… now I’ve got a new outlook”

Gillian Bonar, whose husband is a crew commander with Scottish FRS, says a stay at Jubilee House not only helped her regain some mobility after a serious injury, but also increased her confidence.

10 Feb 2022

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

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

Lee & Lynne: “To get this level of support you’d usually have to be a pro sports player”

Lee & Lynne: “To get this level of support you’d usually have to be a pro sports player”

Retired firefighter Lee Fisher and his wife Lynne visited Jubilee House for separate injuries. They say having supported the Charity for years, they were able to get the help they both needed when they needed it most.

16 Sep 2021

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