Government minister visits Littlehampton fire charity

He was welcomed to Marine Court, in Fitzalan Road, by the charity’s chief executive John Parry, who took him on a tour of the facilities and explained how the organisation is developing new mental health support programmes for the fire and rescue community – and moving to a new seven day a week service from April.

Mr Lewis said: “It is really good to see The Fire Fighters’ Charity planning for the future of the fire and rescue community, while delivering a great frontline service with its new re-ablement services.

“The charity’s plans to broaden the range of rehabilitation and mental health services available to serving 
and retired fire fighters, and their families, represent a significant investment in the future of the UK’s fire and rescue service.”