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Stephen: “I can’t speak highly enough about the charity, it really helps”

Northern Ireland firefighter, Stephen Smyth, has been supported by the charity after sustaining an ankle injury in a motorbike accident. Here he reveals how he’s been helped with both his physical and mental health.

13 Jul 2021

Jo: “Thanks to the charity I’ve got my independence and dignity back”

Jo Bosworth has been supported by the charity for years, after being diagnosed with MS at a young age. Here she reveals how our Welfare team helped her regain her independence for the first time in years.

09 Jul 2021

Simon: “Being at the centre, you feel part of the firefighting family… part of this big team”

After retained firefighter Simon Amos suffered a sudden health scare during the pandemic, he says a visit to Jubilee House not only helped with his physical fitness, but also his mental health.

06 Jul 2021

Keith: “I was caring for my wife alone, the regular calls were invaluable”

Keith Baxter and his wife Barbara were looking forward to their retirement together when she had a devastating accident and was left needing 24-7 care. Here he reveals how the charity helped him in the most difficult times.

02 Jul 2021

Nina: “Going to the centre was a turning point – I can finally look to the future now”

Nina Hudson and her former firefighter husband Peter's retirement plans were thrown up in the air when she suffered a devastating accident. Here she reveals how the charity has supported her since…

28 Jun 2021

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