Words by James Cormack & Photos by Caroline Finn Most of us have mixed outcomes when we need to use our National Health Service. In my experience, the treatment from the beginning to the end was wholly positive. It was in September 2020 I was diagnosed with urethral … [Read more...] about In Praise of Our NHS
Personal Experience
CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Caring for the Carers
By Amanda Eleftheriades “I didn’t have a clue about benefits before Sarah died, she dealt with all of that.” Steven Rocks from Clydebank, worked as a delivery driver and then a chef in the Jasmine Chinese restaurant in Dumbarton. The only time he had signed on was for … [Read more...] about CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Caring for the Carers
My Cancer Story
Words by John Donnelly photo by Katie Kennedy The year was 2007, I had just started the best job I’d ever have. After 17 years working as a prison officer, I took a huge gamble and joined Renfrewshire Council’s Joint Commissioning Team based at Dykebar Psychiatric Hospital … [Read more...] about My Cancer Story
Raising OI Awareness
by Steven Hastings “I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as Brittle Bones. I have received support over the years from the Brittle Bone Society who recently launched their OICAN May Campaign to make May official ‘OI Awareness Month.’ The Brittle Bone Society is … [Read more...] about Raising OI Awareness
Cycle For Life
By Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Marie Murphy “The fear of imminent death motivated me to change.” Marie Murphy arrives at our office clad in tight-fitting cycling shorts and top, looking the very picture of health. But her athletic physique hides a daily battle to … [Read more...] about Cycle For Life