The Duke of Cambridge introduces Spirit of Fire Awards 2020

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Opening the ceremony - which recognises the support given to the charity by Fire and Rescue Service personnel across the UK - The Duke spoke of the challenges faced by Fire Service personnel in the wake of Covid-19, reiterating why it is so important that they know where to turn when they need support themselves.The Duke also announced the winner of the evening's first award- the Special Recognition Award for Excellence in The Field of Mental Health - which was awarded to Shilla Patel, Inclusion Manager at London Fire Brigade. Shilla launched United Minds, the Brigade's first mental health support network, in March 2019 to break stigma and help staff to access support when they need it.