I really can't believe its been a week since I got back to the UK and Healthevoices is over. I still can't put into words how I feel about it. It was nothing I could ever imagine and really can't put it in words. It was truly fantastic. Before I settle to write about the… Continue reading Just use appropriate pictures!!!
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To my new family and my tribe #HealtheVoices19
Wow where do I start. It takes a lot for me to be left speechless but I am unable to put into words the emotion and feelings from this past weekend. It sounds a bit cringe to say but it has been truly life changing. I have made so many new friends who I know… Continue reading To my new family and my tribe #HealtheVoices19
#HealtheVoices 2019
I am super excited and cannot remember if I posted about this before but now that everything is getting to the final stages and it is really going to happen I thought I would write a post all about this next exciting opportunity. HealtheVoices is not something I had heard. Fairly recently while looking on… Continue reading #HealtheVoices 2019
Oral Steroids and Bone Health
Oral steroids like prednisolone come with a vast array of side effects. Some of these side effects can be very visible such as weight gain, or thinning skin but these are not the side effects to be worried about. It is the silent side effects that we don't see that need to most attention and… Continue reading Oral Steroids and Bone Health
Guest blog post: Why being a Volunteer is Important in healthcare?
And how to keep them happy and feeling valued. Hi, My name is Mark Hudson, You probably have no idea who I am, that’s ok I’d be surprised if you did. Olivia and I met in August of 2018 at an ICU steps Edinburgh event, Creativity in ICU recovery, it was my first speaking event.… Continue reading Guest blog post: Why being a Volunteer is Important in healthcare?
Getting it right for a newly diagnosed asthmatic.
Having a conversation with a friend this evening and I was so shocked to hear about her recent experience being diagnosed with asthma. A prolonged cough, wheezing and breathlessness the GP was unable to get on top of things so she was referred on to the hospital to see what was going on. Lung function… Continue reading Getting it right for a newly diagnosed asthmatic.
Getting over the stigma of wearing a mask in public!
It has been a busy few weeks with a number of trips down to London. Last year when I had a few trips to London there was a clear deterioration in my asthma when I was there. My peak flow dropped substantially and I was constantly feeling tight, wheezy and just couldn't get my breath… Continue reading Getting over the stigma of wearing a mask in public!
AUKCAR ASM NRS Talk
It is hard to believe that I have been involved in the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research for 5 years now. Time has gone so quickly. I have had some amazing experiences as a result fo being involved, met some wonderful people and made friendships that I hope will last for a long time… Continue reading AUKCAR ASM NRS Talk
Asthma in the news
Asthma has been in the news a lot recently, most of this has been reports on how awful the asthma care is for those with asthma in the UK. It is not all negative and there has been the odd positive bit of reporting such as new drugs being developed or gaining approval for use… Continue reading Asthma in the news
Making choices I never wanted to make.
This is a really hard one to write as it is me excepting just how unwell I am and how broken my body specifically my lungs have become. Anyone who knows me will know I love my job. I am proud to be a nurse, I love my job, my colleagues and will do all… Continue reading Making choices I never wanted to make.
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