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Nerys Thomas, a Central Response Officer for Mid and West Wales FRS, shares her experience of both our physical health support following an injury, and a Rest and Recharge stay after a family bereavement. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Stuart Millington says raising awareness of what we do, not only for operational firefighters, but support staff too, is one of his top priorities after he experienced our support first-hand. When retired firefighter Brian Hull’s wife passed away in 2019, he received support from his former colleagues through the charity’s Living Well Groups. Self-employed carpenter Michelle Jones-Cheung reached breaking point when long-term recovery from surgery left her facing potential bankruptcy. As the daughter of a firefighter and brought up not to talk about her feelings, it took a breakdown during a visit to Harcombe House to make her realise it's okay to be honest with others and with yourself.
Nerys: “The charity was brilliant throughout my physical recovery and following a bereavement”
Stuart: “You’re being put first, there’s nothing to feel embarrassed about or fear”
Brian: “The fire service is a family – having Living Well Groups keeps us in touch”
Michelle: “I realised it’s okay to be honest about your feelings”
