Chronic illness

Living with chronic illness, pain or other disability is an ongoing learning curve. Here are 18 tips for life with chronic conditions.

Sometimes forget your meds? Here are 6 ways to remember to take your medications and supplements, from pill boxes to reminder apps.

A mini me update for April 2026, including my mum’s breast cancer diagnosis and upcoming cancer surgery.

Some recent health news stories, from the UK Meningitis B outbreak and US childhood vaccine proposals, to Covid enquires and the Scottish …

A dry scalp can cause various symptoms from irritation to hair thinning. Here’s a look at the causes of dry scalp plus …

How has your 2025 been? I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & all the best for a Happy …

Tinnitus is a common but not always well understood condition. Here’s a look at what tinnitus is, the causes, symptoms, types and …

A mini me update for August 2025, from neck zapping for cluster headaches to birthday blues and days out.

Routines can be provide a beneficial, supportive framework to our lives. Here’s how to make routines work for your chronic illness life.

A breakdown of the chronic illness and disability benefits cuts affecting PIP, Universal Credit & ESA, and how they may affect you.

Another interesting NHS A&E experience, with a 20 hour wait for a bed and a bucketload of animosity from nurses.

A mini-up update, including a house move, parental health problems, my chronic illness moans & Christmas 2024 creeping up on us already!

Feeling invisible with a stoma can happen for many reasons, despite the increased ostomy awareness & acceptance we have today.

A mini me update with chest infections, a rib injury, my fury at TalkTalk, the NHS & a house move finally around …

Sinusitis can be surprisingly uncomfortable and unpleasant, but what exactly is sinusitis? Here’s everything you need to know about the sinuses, mucus, …

In need of a refresh to get yourself decluttered & organised? Here are 7 things to spring clean in your life this …

Health News : From increasing brain sizes & NHS discontent, to pancreatic cancer rises and the death of the man in the …

Hey everyone, how are you all doing? I’m sorry I’ve been rather MIA online for a while lately, it has been a …

Another Year Comes To An End Phew, how did the year go so quickly? I don’t know if it’s to do with …

Ostomy Awareness & Support : A look at some of the ways having a stoma bag has changed my life, from the …

A Tribute To Abi : Abi was one of my closest friends in High School & this kind, intelligent woman has sadly …

Health News latest including: new Alzheimer’s drug, Lucy Letby convicted, NHS cancer targets axed & health reminders in Morrisons underwear.

The meaning of prediabetes and its risk factors, plus how to reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.