by Lauren Amphlett | Sep 26, 2023 | General interest, Information and Learning, Lifestyle and Coping Skills
World Sepsis Day, observed on the 13th of September, united individuals and healthcare professionals worldwide in the fight against Sepsis, which accounts for at least 11 million deaths globally every year. Various healthcare institutions, including the NHS and...
by Lauren Amphlett | Aug 31, 2023 | General interest, How do I...?, Information and Learning, Lifestyle and Coping Skills
In May 2023, the UK government and NHS announced a multi-million-pound overhaul of primary care services to make it easier for patients to access their general practitioners (GPs). Here, we provide a detailed overview of what these changes mean for patients, from...
by Lauren Amphlett | Mar 25, 2023 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, Living with Aspergillosis, Patient and Carer Blog
Living with chronic and rare conditions such as chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) can be a daunting experience. The symptoms of these conditions can be severe and have a significant impact on a person’s...
by GAtherton | Nov 30, 2022 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills
Believe it or not, loneliness is as bad for your health as obesity, air pollution or physical inactivity. Some studies put loneliness as equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. In a recent poll in our Facebook patient group for people with chronic forms of...
by GAtherton | Nov 18, 2022 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, Living with Aspergillosis
Chronic pain is common amongst people with chronic respiratory diseases, and also amongst their carers; in fact it is one of the most common reasons for both to visit the doctor. At one time your doctor’s response might have been simple – check that the cause of the...
by | Nov 18, 2022 | Lifestyle and Coping Skills
People who have chronic illnesses such as ABPA & CPA are very vulnerable to anxiety and depression. These are not superficial illnesses in themselves, and they can be very serious and even life threatening in some cases, if neglected. It is important that...