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Heather: “The charity’s helped me through cancer and ongoing anxiety, I’m so grateful”

Heather Dunne, who works in Fire Control, has received support on our Reset Programme, through Rest and Recharge stays at Harcombe House and on our online Hope Programme.

24 Sep 2024

Stewart: “I feared I’d never return to work but the charity helped make it happen”

West Yorkshire on-call firefighter, Stewart Warman, received physical health support when a major knee injury meant months off work – all of which impacted his mental wellbeing.

19 Sep 2024

Sophie: “Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for support, but it’s worth it – for me, it was such a relief”

Hampshire and Isle of Wight firefighter, Sophie Hodgson – who was previously crowned Mrs Wales - received support following a back injury and says the mental wellbeing benefits along the way helped with her return to the job she loves.

12 Sep 2024

Harry and Ivy Greenwell received support at Jubilee House

Ivy: “The nursing team were outstanding, so caring… they do anything they can to help you”

Ivy Greenwell’s husband Harry has been cared for by our nursing team twice, after a serious accident and subsequent stroke left him paralysed on one side. Here, she shares why she’s donated £1,000 to us…

28 Aug 2024

David Marshall retired from Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS

David: “When I arrived I was using a walking stick and by the end I was climbing over gates!”

Retired firefighter David Marshall shares how we’ve supported him three times since he retired – and why he’d encourage all former personnel to continue donating after they leave the fire service.

23 Aug 2024

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