Welcome to the Samaritans Monthly Newsletter | Samaritans | May 2019

Suicide prevention research recognised in the ‘Nation’s Lifesavers List’
Support research commissioned by Samaritans by taking part in an online survey investigating how people react when they meet people who are in distress or are suicidal.… Read More Welcome to the Samaritans Monthly Newsletter | Samaritans | May 2019

Stretch, 1, 2, 3, 4… Bend 1, 2, 3, 4 … | ActivePosture shirt – Product review | Carole Scrafton (sponsored post)

I decided to test how long it would be before my back began to ache when sat in a regular dining chair, one with no arms and a straight back. It wasn’t long before I began to notice little things….… Read More Stretch, 1, 2, 3, 4… Bend 1, 2, 3, 4 … | ActivePosture shirt – Product review | Carole Scrafton (sponsored post)

#ChronicillnessVOICE SPECIAL EDITION ‘PHARMA’ APRIL 2019 | eyeforpharma Barcelona review

> I am a supporter of pharma community platforms, but as a patient wish there was one platform for all of them rather than insular separate ones. I believe that compiling resources and knowledge could lead to better results. Plus, it would make them easier to find.

>Being invited back to #efpbarca this year was indeed exciting and also an honour. This review that follows will give you a few insights into my week at Barcelona with eyeforpharma as a ‘Volunteer’ Patient Advocate, and as ‘Impatient Conference Steering Committee member, attending through their ‘Patient Policy’.

Hope you enjoy reading!… Read More #ChronicillnessVOICE SPECIAL EDITION ‘PHARMA’ APRIL 2019 | eyeforpharma Barcelona review

#ChronicillnessVOICE SPECIAL EDITION ‘PHARMA’ APRIL 2019 | eyeforpharma Barcelona review | Plus Newsletters & Resources

I am a supporter of pharma community platforms, but as a patient wish there was one platform for all of them rather than insular separate ones. I believe that compiling resources and knowledge could lead to better results. Plus, it would make them easier to find.

Hope you enjoy reading!… Read More #ChronicillnessVOICE SPECIAL EDITION ‘PHARMA’ APRIL 2019 | eyeforpharma Barcelona review | Plus Newsletters & Resources

The burdens of pain management, inflammation and sensitivity to anti-inflammatories. | Carole Scrafton | 27 March 2019

What I have explained in this post is the chain reaction of ‘pain’ and ‘inflammation’ that I fight to prevent on a daily basis and when it gets as bad as this the ‘sciatic’ pain is so intense that it really does make me cry.
Read More The burdens of pain management, inflammation and sensitivity to anti-inflammatories. | Carole Scrafton | 27 March 2019

Special edition Happy new year & ‘Happy birthday’ #chronicillnessVOICE 1yrs young| January 2019 ~ a health newsletter for everyone! #chronicillness #notjustpatients

‘Attending an event during the middle of hibernation was a little daunting but I wasn’t going to let that stop me from going. ‘
What a way to celebrate our newsletters 1st birthday … Read More Special edition Happy new year & ‘Happy birthday’ #chronicillnessVOICE 1yrs young| January 2019 ~ a health newsletter for everyone! #chronicillness #notjustpatients

Rare Revolution Magazine |  RARE Round-up 🌍 |  11 October 2018

RARE Weekly TOP TIP | Keeping safe this winter

rarerevolutionmagazine ~ Healthcare Unblocked 2018 is the UK’s first flagship, must attend conference dedicated in advancing blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology in healthcare.… Read More Rare Revolution Magazine |  RARE Round-up 🌍 |  11 October 2018

New research from Pain Concern on easing pain appointments | Pain Concern |  October 2018

Helping focus pain appointments with the Navigator Tool

This edition has been funded by funded by the Health and Social Care Alliance and Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation… Read More New research from Pain Concern on easing pain appointments | Pain Concern |  October 2018

My Story: Love the One You’re With  | By Cynthia Toussaint | National Pain Report |  25 September 2018

Cynthia writes…

I practice mindfulness meditation most every day and a couple of months ago I pulled up a random video on YouTube. The guide’s subject was “self-love” which, because it seemed obvious, intrigued me. My thinking was, “How can someone not love themself? Why is this something that needs to be learned and practiced?”… Read More My Story: Love the One You’re With  | By Cynthia Toussaint | National Pain Report |  25 September 2018