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Dawn’s story – my experience of homelessness

Published: 23/11/2021

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

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Kirsty’s story – supporting people during COVID-19

Published: 09/11/2021

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

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Jill’s story – empowering people to communicate through lipreading

Published: 08/11/2021

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

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Christine’s story – living with sightloss

Published: 16/09/2019

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

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Janice’s Story – life as a nurse

Published: 08/05/2019

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

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Tackling bowel cancer

Published: 08/05/2019

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

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Peter’s Story – living with anxiety and depression

Published: 08/05/2019

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

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Petra’s Story – living with hepatitis C

Published: 08/05/2019

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

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Sophie’s Story – singing for wellbeing

Published: 08/05/2019

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

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Lawson’s Story – living with sight loss

Published: 14/01/2019

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

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