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This I think is one of my proudest achievements in my life so far. I thought being published in the British Medical Journal was pretty special but this has trumped everything including qualifying as a nurse, playing for Scotland, speaking at various events, being part of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research, running a… Continue reading Healthcare Heros: The Passion Project

I can't believe that its been 365 days since my 30th Birthday. Sometimes I think the years drag and other days go so quickly. It feels a long time in many ways but in others I still remember my 30th so vivid and for all the wrong reasons. It was terrifying, fighting for breathe and… Continue reading Birthday Time

Back in September I was interviewed by a couple of guys and was photographed in Edinburgh for a book called Healthcare Hero's. I was really honoured to be asked to be part of it and they thought my "story" was interesting and sort of inspiring, but to me I do what I do to keep… Continue reading A true Healthcare Hero

After the Christmas period and getting back into the swing of work again and being back to doing what I was is that I am finding the fatigue crippling. I am really enjoying being back to work and getting on with my job but after a days work (and not even a full day) I… Continue reading Extreme Fatigue

I remember a few years ago having brunch with my mum and we were talking about hobbies. She was trying to get me to try a new hobby that was not sport. All I had was sort and didnt know I could still be so involved in sport but not actually play sport. She was… Continue reading What I do in my down time!!

Years ago I had an issue with my eye where the peripheral vision on my left eye was skewed and went all blurred. There was never any reason found for it and eventually went away without any treatment. It gradually got better over time. This time its a bit different and got me worried. I… Continue reading Eyes Eyes Eyes

Back in September I went down to London courtesy of AZ to talk about my experience of living with difficult asthma. Since then I have had endless opportunities of things to do as a result of it. Firstly the book I am going to be featured in will be produced and out in January. I… Continue reading AZ+Patients=PaCe

Recently I got asked a few questions which I have been asked over the years but never really answered mainly because I didnt like to think back on those scary times. Two questions which I have been asked most frequently are: What does it feel like to have an asthma attack? What do you think… Continue reading What do you think about when you have an asthma attack??