Humans of Scotland

Hannah’s story – the journey towards my role at Forth Valley Sensory Centre

"I’ve gone from being almost completely alone to having a social life and a fulfilling job."

This story is about: DisabilityChronic fatigue syndrome

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Kayleigh’s story – making a difference to people’s lives every day

To celebrate National Link Worker Day on the 8th October 2021 we share Kayleigh's story on her role in the community.

This story is about: Services and SupportCommunity Links Practitioners

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Kiana’s story – reflections on COVID-19

"But I wonder, for once, why can’t society accept and support the needs of people like me?"

This story is about: DisabilityCOVID-19

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Claire’s story – how lived experience of endometriosis led to supporting people with self management

"Endometriosis is NOT just a bad period, it’s a life changing condition that needs more research and understanding.”

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsEndometriosisSelf management

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Candice’s story – supporting the endometriosis community with self management

"As a community we need investment for change, we need someone to care enough to spearhead this complex yet misunderstood condition."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsEndometriosisSelf management

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Vicky’s story – leading on self management of endometriosis

"I enjoy supporting others who get what life with endo is like...and want to ensure people know they are not alone in their fight!"

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsSelf management

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Shereen’s story – making a self management impact for people living with Long Covid in Scotland

"Reducing isolation, increasing support, encouragement, validation and understanding were all things I wanted."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsLong Covid

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Zandra’s story – self managing mental health

Zandra is nominated for the Individual Transformational Story of the Year award at the ALLIANCE's annual Self Management Awards.

This story is about: Mental HealthSelf management

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Laura’s story – running through recovery

"With the injuries I sustained, I could easily not have been here to tell the tale at all."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsRecovery

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Diane’s story – supporting people through Shared Lives

"All the Shared Lives carers are different, they bring wonderful different things, skills, hobbies and all the rest."

This story is about: Services and SupportVolunteering

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