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Secondary Progressive MS: Symptoms, Care and Support

A person with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) experiences many changes in their lifestyle and in the condition itself. In most cases,…

5 days ago

Ileostomy vs Colostomy: Diet, Hydration and Daily Care

Ostomy surgery changes a person’s lifestyle completely, as it feels like living in a new body. What to eat? How…

6 days ago

Understanding the Discharge to Assess (D2A) Model

Delayed discharges now account for over 11% of all NHS hospital bed days, costing the health service an estimated £2…

2 weeks ago

Emergency Care Planning for People With Complex Health Needs

People with complex health needs are roughly twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as an emergency compared with…

2 weeks ago

Young-Onset Dementia: Challenges Families Face Before Age 65

When “Dementia” is mentioned, most of us picture an older retired person, a grandparent in later years of their life.…

1 month ago

Understanding Advanced MS: Symptoms & Progression

When a loved one’s multiple sclerosis stops behaving the way it used to, a fear strikes in. The relapses that…

1 month ago

Emergency Tracheostomy Management: What Carers Must Know

A tracheostomy is a lifeline - but when something goes wrong, every second counts. In England, an estimated 15,000 patients…

1 month ago

Travelling with a Stoma: The Ultimate Holiday Checklist

Having a stoma should never stop you from seeing the world. With over 13,500 stoma-forming operations carried out in England…

1 month ago

Driving with Parkinson’s: DVLA Rules and What to Expect

Getting behind the wheel changes once Parkinson's becomes part of your life. For many people, driving a vehicle is not…

2 months ago

Annual Health Checks for Learning Disabilities: Why They Are Vital

People with learning disabilities in the UK experience significantly worse mental and physical health outcomes than the general population. In…

2 months ago