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“That’s why they don’t believe you, you don’t look sick!”: creating medical credibility & patient visibility for ME/CFS through television

“That’s why they don’t believe you, you don’t look sick!”: creating medical credibility and patient visibility for ME/CFS through television, by Giada Da Ros   Article abstract: Since the end of the 20th century, the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome … Continue reading

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Older people & independent advocacy survey – your participation invited

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales want to know about Access to Advocacy Independent advocacy can make a real difference to older people’s lives, helping to ensure that their voices are heard and that they have support, something that is … Continue reading

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Advocacy for carers info event, Blaenau Gwent 14 & 27 Feb 2017

Do you look after a relative, friend, or neighbour who has a disability or is unable to manage on their own? Dewis Centre for Independent Living is running events for adult and young carers in Gwent to find out how … Continue reading

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Survey for mental health service users

If you have used any of the following inpatient services in the past year MIND would like you to complete their survey on Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA): Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Older Persons Mental Health Services Forensic Mental … Continue reading

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