He was there to hear about the support that it provides to members of the UK’s fire and rescue services and their families during the visit mark Emergency Services Day.
Opened in 1981, Harcombe House is one of three residential centres run by The Fire Fighters Charity to provide physical and mental health support to operational and retired members of the UK’s fire and rescue services, and their dependants.
The centre has recently undergone a refurbishment which has seen the introduction of dedicated therapy rooms and areas to better facilitate support for its beneficiaries – particularly those suffering with poor mental health.
During the visit the Duke met with families undertaking an art therapy session and talked to families who have been supported by The Fire Fighter’s Charity at Harcombe House to hear about their experiences, the challenges they have faced and the impact of the support that they have received at the centre.
His Royal Highness visited the centre’s gym complex which features a range of equipment used to explore safe and varied ways of increasing individuals’ physical health and albs met with representatives from across the emergency services sector to mark Emergency Services Day (999 Day).