Patient Advocates are volunteers

This gets forgotten so many times. I have spent a lot of time thinking about this post, how I should word it and if I should share it but after speaking with a number of other volunteer patient advocates I feel it is important to share what we face. Firstly though I need to clarify… Continue reading Patient Advocates are volunteers

Let’s Get Positive!!

The world is full of negativity just now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is naturally a scary time with uncertainty about what the future holds. We don't have the ability to plan going forward as no one knows when the restrictions we have in place will be lifted. Normally around this time of year… Continue reading Let’s Get Positive!!

Shielding- our path out of lockdown.

A text saying Nicola Sturgeon is making an announcement regarding shielding at 12:30pm today 8th June filled me with excitement but also dread. As a Scot I have watched those living in England go on a huge rollercoaster and then be put in a blender. I don't think anyone in the shielding category in England… Continue reading Shielding- our path out of lockdown.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019

(longest hashtag ever) This week is mental health awareness week. It officially started yesterday but it was a mega busy day so did not manage to get anything up here although did schedule an instagram live for 7pm tonight @just_TUX for anyone that wants to join. Mental health has always been a bit of a… Continue reading #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019