John Kinnaird is an inspiration to me and many others. I met John through twitter and I know I’ve gained a friend for life. When anyone takes on any challenge in life it’s vital you get support. John has that support in abundance from his friends and family and certainly from me. However, I think John …
“Dr Adrian Plunkett is a consultant in the NHS (in paediatric intensive care). He has a passion and desire to improve patient care through learning from excellence.” – Gareth Presch “Excellence is never an accident”: Aristotle Five years ago I was unlucky enough to develop a bad case of pneumonia, and spent a week as an …
Well it’s all very exciting for both of us at the moment, my Charity Cook Book #cookerysos is now in the final stage of editing. It’s been a long road that we started around 8 yrs ago, due to my MrsJ being diagnosed with MS. http://store.kissedoff.co.uk/2015/06/ice-cold-chef-launches-his-first-book-on-pre-order/ Last year I won the Adult Carers Award in …
Many thanks to the inspirational Angela O’Connor for her story below. Angela is a real life good person who is always working hard for others. She is committed to her family and raising disability awareness. I’m very proud to know Angela in a personally capacity and look forward to working with her in the future …
Another innovative social media campaign that we are delighted to support. Dr Kathy Hughes is the inspiring surgeon behind the mask. We wish our surgeon colleagues all the very best with the campaign. Join in and post your images on Twitter and Facebook and use the hastag #IlookLikeASurgeon – Gareth Presch I Look Like a …
‘To Know Me’ was inspired by my mum who, 6 years ago, was diagnosed with Dementia. When I noticed that she was struggling to communicate her needs and to make informed choices, I decided I wanted to find a simple way to express more about the mum I know, being determined that the Dementia should …
“Many thanks to Lisa Rodrigues for sharing the letter below – it’s a compassionate and insightful piece on #depression” – Gareth Presch This is a version of a letter I have submitted to the wonderful Recovery Letters. The last time I had depression, I couldn’t read anything at all for weeks, which for a voracious …
My name is Mohammed Zafran (known as Zaf to many). I work as a Community Liaison Officer at South and City College Birmingham. I am the Founder of a company called All 4 Youth & Community CIC, which gives Youths the opportunity to get back in education via sporting programmes. As popularly broadcasted all over …
Hi, my name is Keith Thomas, I am from Swansea in South Wales and I will be 54 years old in July. I have been invited to share my personal story regarding a serious illness that I developed about 10 years ago and how it has affected my life. So here goes…While in my early …
