Service User and Carers Forum
Connecting people who have used healthcare services or have had caring responsibilities.
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Ann
Ann
Ann was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease eight years ago when she was 52 years old.
Ann speaks across the country to try to help people understand Alzheimer's disease, how to live with it, and not to be scared of it. -
John
John
Nine years ago, John went into hospital after suffering a stroke. The damage to his brain caused Aphasia, impairing his ability to read, write and speak.
It was a very difficult time for John as he had to learn how to speak, write and spell again. -
Donna
Donna
Donna was a busy mum of a young family when, in 2001, she had a brain haemorrhage and her world completely changed.
As well as having to come to terms with the impact on her life, the haemorrhage left Donna with some lasting effects. -
Paul
Paul
During his national service with the army, Paul qualified as a group medic and anti-malaria officer. After leaving the army in 1966, Paul started nursing.
Paul's father was a doctor and his mother was a State Registered Nurse (SRN). -
Olwen
Olwen
A widow, Olwen started working with Oldham Social Services (OSS) through their Home Care service in 1974.
Olwen worked with OSS until 1992, retiring due to ill health, and cared for her husband who suffered from respiratory problems until his death.