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Russell: “So many men are struggling with mental health – they need to know there’s help there”

Firefighter Russell Webb has been helped by us for years, having suffered an accident at work and later tragically losing his wife and both his parents within less than two years.

16 Dec 2021

Annabel: “I’ve been helped physically and mentally by the Charity, I’d recommend it to anyone”

Annabel: “I’ve been helped physically and mentally by the Charity, I’d recommend it to anyone”

Annabel Green was first helped by the Charity in 2015, following an injury to her knee, but she says a recent mental health course we helped deliver has finally aided her in tackling the pressures of her workload.

09 Dec 2021

Davie: “They’re genuinely concerned about you, I can’t tell you how much that means”

Davie: “They’re genuinely concerned about you, I can’t tell you how much that means”

Davie Blair worked as a firefighter for 34 years and supported the Charity throughout, so when he suffered a stroke, he turned to us for support with not only his physical health, but also his mental wellbeing.

01 Dec 2021

Tess: “The Charity empowers you to approach things differently – it’s so impactful”

Tess Churchill reveals how a stay at Harcombe House provided the support she needed following a sudden battle with cancer, which led to major surgery and time off work.

25 Nov 2021

Anton: “I’d thought it was a Charity for firefighters… but it’s all about families too”

Anton: “I’d thought it was a Charity for firefighters… but it’s all about families too”

Firefighter Anton Awramenko and his family were supported by our Welfare Team after he revealed their struggle to include their youngest son, who has learning disabilities, in family activities.

18 Nov 2021

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