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As a non-uniform member of fire and rescue service personnel, Michelle Halliwell didn't think she was eligible for support, but her visit to one of our centres proved to her how much she belonged. Firefighter Antony Tolson explains why he's decided to include The Fire Fighters Charity in his will, after the support he received helped him speed up his recovery process quicker than he ever thought possible. Watch Manager, Mark Schofield, explains why taking on a physical running challenge for the Charity has helped him to come to terms with his PTSD. After suffering a mini stroke, retired West Midlands firefighter Paul Fallon contacted the Charity to see if we could aid his recovery and help him get back on track. Following a week at Harcombe House, his confidence has soared. Diagnosed with PTSD, retired firefighter Roger Moore, 55, from Coventry, suffered frequent flashbacks, often visualising the horrific nature of incidents he had encountered during his career. Here Roger and his wife, Karen, share their story of how PTSD changed their lives.
Michelle: “Being non-uniform, it didn’t occur to me I could be eligible”
Antony: “If we don’t stick together, the Charity won’t be here”
Mark: “You’ve helped me put my demons to rest”
Paul: “The team has helped rebuild my confidence”
Roger: “Don’t sit in silence, don’t sit alone”
