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This Carers Week, our Welfare Caseworker, Irene Ramsden, tells us why this network of unsung heroes around the UK need more support.
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We are proud to be supporting a new website designed to support positive mental health among Scotland's emergency responders. Retained firefighter Richard Bowman has completed a gruelling 24-hour mountain bike ride through the Scottish Highlands to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Here he explains why he wanted to say thank you in this way. Two-year-old Jessica is taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for her heroes in the fire and rescue service. Last month, 53-year-old Carol Lord from Bolton swam the 22 miles of Loch Lomond in 19 hours. Here, she describes her experience of this incredibly difficult challenge and what motivated her to keep going.
A mental health ‘lifeline’ for Scottish first responders
One man’s quest to tackle the toughest bike race in the UK
A fundraiser and future firefighter in the making
My 19-hour Loch Lomond Swim – Carol Lord