Merrick: “Anyone thinking about getting in touch, take it from this firefighter – it was really helpful”
Merrick Josephs, who works in LFB’s Firefighter Development Team, attended our Reset Programme following a family bereavement.
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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.
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.
Kristi: “Your rehabilitation team is helping me get back on the run as an on-call firefighter”
Kristi Burling visited Marine Court on our rehab programme after an injury meant she had to come off the run from her on-call role. Here, she shares how we helped her build her confidence again.
Caz: “Our stay helped us reset and find some headspace after a very difficult two years”
Caz Lee and her husband George, both of whom work for Cambridgeshire FRS, experienced a very challenging two years after a series of bereavements and George being diagnosed with testicular cancer.