Our Stories
We have many stories of how our service users and staff work together to achieve successful outcomes. Click on the links below to find out more.
Expert Patient Programme helped me manage my arthritis
Even as a retired NHS consultant, Krishna found that the Expert Patient Programme had a lot to teach her. It has helped with the management of her musculoskeletal issues and arthritis; especially around medication.
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Despite my depression I discovered a passion for life
Having coped with her son’s illness Gina was diagnosed with clinical depression. Expert Patient Programme has helped her rediscover a passion for life alongside new hobbies, skills and abilities.
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After my heart attacks I regained confidence and a spark for life
Two heart attacks shocked vicar Paul and led to anxiety and a lack of confidence. Expert Patient Programme bought back that confidence and a spark for life, alongside the desire to help other people.
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Support to set goals means I now lead a healthier lifestyle
Heart failure had a dramatic impact on Ken’s life and he misses what he used to do. Shortness of breath and a lack of motivation gave way to depression. Simple changes, ideas and encouragement led to healthy eating and gentle exercise.
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Losing 8 stone transformed my life!
Weighing more than 26 stone Andrew could no longer walk a few metres without getting out of breath. With the help of his local healthy weight service, he has managed to break habits of a lifetime and completely transform his lifestyle. Andrew’s story After struggling …
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I weighed 17 stone – I now buy size 10 clothes
Hitting a milestone birthday and looking back on a life burdened by her weight left Rachel desperate for change. She shed the pounds with the help of the Trust’s healthy weight service. I weighed 17 stone at my largest, but now I delight in picking …
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I lost five and a half stone after quitting
Shauna stopped smoking and lost five and a half stone, breaking the myth that quitting makes you gain weight. Shauna’s story “Why did I give up smoking? Because I knew I was going to die if I didn’t. I had to think, ‘Are cigarettes worth …
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Health coaching and encouragement improved my communication skills
A back injury led to a series of problems including weight gain, alongside angina and diabetes. Len lost interest in hobbies and felt socially isolated. But through health coaching and encouragement Len learnt better ways to communicate with health professionals, changed his medication and discovered …
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Without Creative Minds I would not be here today
Debs Taylor’s depression had left her isolated, lost and with no desire to go on. Her recovery through artistic creativity meant she could start to come off her medication and has massively gained in confidence. She is now an advocate for the Trust’s Creative Minds …
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Using my personal experience to help others
Alex struggled throughout his adolescent years feeling isolated from his peers. After facing many ups and downs he found he could use his personal experiences to help others. Alex’s story “I used to think I was unique, the only one going through it. When I …
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