Sabrina Cohen-Hatton was awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for her service and work during major incidents and in Prince William’s Homewards campaign.
The medal recognizes her dedicated service. It specifically honors her work at significant events, including the Finsbury Park attack, the Grenfell Tower fire, and the Westminster Bridge attack.
Sabrina now advises Prince William, collaborating with his Homewards campaign, which aims to end homelessness in the UK. She also featured in his ITV documentary, “We Can End Homelessness”.
Speaking with PA news, Sabrina emphasized the high level of trust firefighters receive, especially during people’s worst moments. Her advisory role with Prince William on Homewards is “incredible” to her, particularly given how awful experiences shaped her own life.
After her father’s death, Sabrina’s family faced poverty, leading to her homelessness at age 15. At 18, after years of sleeping rough, she joined the fire service.
She studied at Cardiff University, earning a degree in neuroscience. Sabrina later became an honorary professor and an ambassador for The Big Issue, a charity that previously helped her. Now, she hopes to extend that help to others.
Homelessness, she says, is a complicated issue that requires multifaceted solutions. Sabrina warned that it’s a growing problem, with many experiencing hidden homelessness by staying on sofas or in cars, making it difficult to know the true numbers.
She stated that Prince William shines a crucial light on the issue, helping to raise awareness. Sabrina, who is also a psychologist and writer, supports Street Vet, which provides care for the pets of homeless individuals.
Her memoir, “Heat Of The Moment,” was released in 2019. In the same year, she appeared on Desert Island Discs.
