"I found a place where my intellect, opinions and lived experience were valued again. I can contribute something meaningful."

"It was challenging but we learnt a lot and were able to continue to support and care for our patients and their families."

"I love sharing my experiences as a lipreader with my classes at Forth Valley Sensory Centre."

"It was inclusive, I was just one other person. I wasn’t any different to anybody else."

"People make my job, absolutely... my job would be nothing without people"

“No one ever wants to be told they have cancer. I felt absolutely devastated, and I was in total denial"

"Relationships have been the only things that have given meaning to my life"

"That’s when I realised that by speaking out, I could help other people."

"Singing can be a scary thing, especially when you’ve never sung before"

"I had some very dark days, I lost confidence"