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Support and care from staff helped my recovery
Having access to an evening stress course to help her depression meant Josephine didn’t have to take time off work. The support and care she received helped her cope with symptoms she was unfamiliar with. The best thing to help me in my recovery was …
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Using telehealth in her home helps Mary keep an eye on things
Breast cancer and heart problems devastated Mary. But a simple piece of telehealth equipment in her home that keeps an eye on blood pressure, weight and general health means Mary now sees fewer health professionals and has greater confidence.
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Using telehealth equipment gave Alan confidence to monitor his condition
A heart attack and pneumonia took Alan to hospital and he now lives with heart failure and the anxiety this caused. Since he has had telehealth equipment he has the confidence to monitor his condition. Alan is reassured that the care navigators will contact him …
Trevor has got his independence and had medication reviewed
Trevor has brittle bones and he’s also experienced anxiety and depression as well as a nasty bout of bronchitis. He’s a very independent person but needed a lot of visits from health professionals for pain management. Our service has helped Trevor get his independence back …
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The nurses always had time for me and gave me encouragement
A heart attack forced Anne to stop work and her diabetes got out of control, leading to her being registered as blind. Anne lost interest in daily activities and then she received a call from care navigation.
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I’m the voice of independence, the voice of ‘can-do’
Pat has adjusted to living with cerebral palsy and lives independently in her local community. With extra help and assistance from occupational therapy, she is reaching her potential and encouraging others to do the same.
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I now have the information to self-care and manage my condition
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation saw David lose interest in life and he spiralled into depression. David now has telehealth equipment in his house so that the care navigation service can monitor his health and wellbeing every day. He learnt about depression and now feels …
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Care navigation helped me get support
Arthritis and asthma were hard enough to live with but then a diagnosis of angina also added to Kathleen’s health problems and the deterioration in her quality of life. Continued help and advice have meant that Kathleen’s quality of life has improved greatly.
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I learnt the skills to manage my difficulties
Ibrahim has learnt skills to manage the mental health difficulties he was experiencing, overcome challenges in his life and build confidence in his abilities. Despite being severely visually impaired Ibrahim is able to use his new confidence to take part in community groups and form …
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I’ve never looked back since getting help from Calderdale Alcohol Team
Although Sue knew she was drinking too much she still didn’t believe she had a problem until blood tests revealed she had long-term liver damage. I’ve never looked back since getting help Sue’s story “My problem with alcohol started over 10 years ago. Although I …
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