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The sensory impairment services changed my life for the better
The Sensory Impairment services changed my life for the better Huw Davies’ story Huw Davies suffers from type two Ushers Syndrome and was born with moderate to severe hearing loss. This has also led to him having an onset of visual problems related to Retinitis …
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Thanks to the equipment adaptations and sensory service life feels good again.
Terence has had problems with his hearing and balance for two decades. With help from our equipment and adaptations service, he has changed his life. Terence Morgan’s story “I have had problems with my hearing and balance over the past 20 years. I have had …
Speech therapy helped to change a five year old’s life
The Trusts’ speech therapy service has helped five-year-old George Dixon, improve his stammer and supported his family.
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“The stop smoking service provided me with the help I needed”
After smoking for 30 years, Ken decided to quit smoking in order to improve his health. Now, four months later, Ken is enjoying the benefits of being smoke-free. Ken’s story “I decided to give up smoking for a number of reasons; mainly because of my …
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“My little unborn girl is healthy and growing well – I think it’s a good sign of giving up smoking”
22-year-old Jordan decided to give up smoking after finding out she was pregnant with her second child. With support from Yorkshire Smokefree, she’s now been cigarette-free for 3 months and is enjoying hearing her baby is growing well. Jordan’s story “I started smoking at school. …
“I’m going smoke-free for my girls”
When 23-year-old Natasha became pregnant with her third child, she knew she had to quit smoking for the health of her baby. After getting expert help from specialist stop smoking advisors, she has now been enjoying a smoke-free life with her two young children and …
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“If I can quit, anyone can”
71-year-old Brenda had smoked for over thirty years. Now, with expert help, she is smoke-free and living life to the full. Brenda’s story “I smoked for over thirty years. I’m not quite sure why I started – I guess it was more for the social …
The recovery college has changed my life and I am not alone with my depression
Anne has been battling depression for a long time. The recovery college at Hope Street has helped to transform Anne’s life. With great activities and support, Anne has changed her life for the better.
Coping with depression with the help of the recovery college
Jane’s depression meant she suffered from anxiety, low mood and paranoia. The pathways scheme at the recovery college in Kirklees has helped Jane improve her mental well-being.
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Watsu changed everything – it gave me a life
Michael’s story Michael Nichol, 61, from Wakefield, felt like he was in the “pitch black” after a number of physical and mental health problems left him feeling like he had no future. However, Michael found hope in an unlikely place when he was introduced to …
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