by GAtherton | Apr 26, 2024 | General interest
Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024. Charges for wigs and fabric supports will increase by the same rate. A prescription will cost £9.90 for each medicine or...
by GAtherton | Apr 12, 2024 | General interest
Living with a chronic disease can often lead to feelings of guilt, but it’s important to recognize that these feelings are common and perfectly normal. Here are some reasons why individuals with chronic illnesses may experience guilt: Burden on others: People...
by GAtherton | Apr 12, 2024 | General interest
Alison’s story with ABPA (T’was the week before Christmas…) As we journey through life with chronic conditions we can teach ourselves coping strategies As the strategies work we gain a sense of achievement and I guess a pride that we can...
by GAtherton | Apr 11, 2024 | General interest
Many of us will be familiar with the process of grief after a loved one has died, but did you realise that the same process often happens when you are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as aspergillosis? There are very similar feelings of loss:- loss of part of...
by GAtherton | Apr 11, 2024 | General interest
Authoritative health-based organisations throughout the world occasionally release guidelines for doctors on specific health problems. This helps everyone give patients a consistent level of the right care, diagnosis and treatment and is particularly useful when the...