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Shelley: “No-one had a clue I was in a bad place, I put up a front all the time”

Shelley Robinson, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, has received our help twice – firstly amid difficulties with her mental health, and again more recently as she faced long-term symptoms of Covid-19.

16 Nov 2022

Mark: “These stays take you out of your normal life and really boost your batteries”

Mark Albutt, a firefighter with Hereford & Worcester FRS, has visited Harcombe House twice with his family for some time out to rest and recharge – and that’s all thanks to your donations over the years.

08 Nov 2022

Nikki: “I know the difference our fundraising makes – we can turn to you in the future”

When Nikki Haxton-Jones’ husband, Danny, passed away, she vowed to raise money for us in his memory – and she and her two kids, as well as Danny’s colleagues, have continued ever since.

06 Nov 2022

Melanie: “We’ve been able to spend quality time together for the first time all year”

Melanie Burgess visited Harcombe House with her mum and sister in October 2022 for a chance to rest and recharge, after both her and her sister were diagnosed with cancer around the same time.

20 Oct 2022

Sonia: “I’ve never wanted to be seen as weak, but here you realise it’s okay not to be okay”

Sonia Cox is a Group Manager with West Midlands FRS. She says she’s spent years never showing possible signs of weakness at work, but attending our Reset Programme allowed her to share openly how she’s feeling.

13 Oct 2022

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