Activated patient, CCG, Care plan, Person-centred care, Reablement, Safeguarding, Self-management…there’s a lot of jargon in health and social care! This great A-to-Z from Think Local Act Personal is good to have handy: Care and Support Jargon Buster
NHS England are asking for the public’s views on having access to GP appointments online in the near future. Would they be helpful? Do you have any concerns about using them?
In my talk Living With Pain on 7th February, I referred to several studies and other resources. Here are links to these and some additional ones on living with pain and hidden chronic illness, and improving our care. Read More »
On Thursday 30th of November I will be hosting a webinar for health professionals on behalf of Action for M.E. and I’d like you to get involved.
Today is Pharmacy Technician Day so here’s a blog explaining what pharmacy technicians are and if you’re a technician, how you can support people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.), sometimes known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Where to find information and support on M.E. Read More »
Standing up for our rights can be difficult when we’re ill, so here are some resources on getting our healthcare, social care, benefits, housing, and employment needs met. Always remember that M.E. is classed as a disability by the Equality Act 2010 and we have rights.Read More »
How can we become more empowered, and what do health professionals need to know to enable this?Read More »
Being awarded PIP at long last has opened up lots of other help such as travel cards, a blue badge and discounts for those who help me when I’m out and about.Read More »
A few weeks ago I bought a mobility scooter and it’s been life-changing! Here’s a blog about what I’ve been able to do since and how it’s made my world so much bigger and better.Read More »
A Prescription for M.E. 