Archive for the “Self management” category
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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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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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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Our recovery colleges
Find out about how our recovery colleges are making a difference in South Yorkshire and learn how the courses are co-produced and co-facilitated with people who have lived experience. Hear from the staff running the college, the volunteers who are helping deliver the huge range …
Goal setting helped Maureen rediscover her talents and passions
Complex health issues quickly led to a very different life for active Maureen. COPD, breathing difficulties and asthma were hard to cope with, alongside arthritis. Low mood and a lack of motivation meant Maureen wasn’t good at self-care but goal setting and health coaching led …
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How the Horizon Centre helps us live a more independent life
Tammie and Tiffany are determined to live an independent life – with the help from the Horizon Centre for their physical and learning disabilities.
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Find out how Palliative care helps people at the end of their life
Our palliative care team work hard to help patients manage symptoms of their terminal illness and live as well as they can toward the end of their life. The service supports patients to improve their quality of life.
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