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How Your College or University Can Help When You Are Chronically Ill
Jen is about to start her seventh year in higher education and has taken the opportunity to provide readers with some guidance and a few tips about getting the most from your studies when living with a chronic health condition or illness.
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What My Illness Has Taught Me
Billie has been through a lot over the last 2 years. Here she shares some of what she’s learnt from her journey so far.
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My Experience With PIP – And Tips For Those Going Through The Process
Applying for benefits to help support you whilst living with a chronic illness can be really stressful. Here, Michelle tells us a little bit about her experience with Personal Independence Payment.
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What’s Life Like For A Mum of A Child With A Chronic Illness
Ileostomate, Jennifer, interviews her mum about what it’s like having a daughter with Crohn’s disease and an ileostomy. Read a mum’s perspective on diagnosis, surgery and more…
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Living With Sudden Onset Urinary Tract Infections
After 6 months UTI-free, Lynne Richardson recently suffered from a sudden onset UTI which ruined a day out with her friend. Here she shares her frustration…
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Tips For Managing At University Whilst Chronically Ill
In this blog, Jen shares her tried and tested tips for making the most of university whilst chronically ill.
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