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Region: North West

Mike Henshall received support from Fire Fighters Charity at Harcombe House

Mike: “I’ve spent my life helping others and not myself – you’ve given me hope again”

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.

25 Jul 2024

Ken: “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the nursing team”

Retired firefighter, Ken Brown, suffered a stroke in 2010 which left him with limited mobility. Here, he shares how our nursing team at Jubilee House helped him build the strength to walk again.

10 Jul 2024

Barry: “I’ve had physical, mental and nursing support – it’s absolutely phenomenal”

Retired Lancashire firefighter Barry Hornsby saw his life turned upside down when he suffered a stroke while playing golf. However, with our teams’ help, he’s now able to walk again and is focusing on the future.

21 Dec 2023

Georgia: “You didn’t just focus on my injury but me as a whole, including my mental health”

Georgia Phillipson saw her professional rugby career abruptly end due to an injury, and feared it’d also mean the end of her being a firefighter – but she says our support got her back on the run again.

10 Mar 2023

Mick: “You were there for me when I needed it most and helped me move forward with my life”

Retired firefighter Mick Lilley sadly lost his wife to leukaemia just over two years ago and says he was supported throughout the pandemic by our Living Well Groups. Here he shares how they helped him find the confidence to find happiness again.

20 Apr 2022

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