#patient-advocacy

#patient-advocacy

The number one complaint is when other people who are well-meaning and sharing, 'I know what you're going through; my grandmother had cancer and, oh, by the way, she died.'

Chronic migraine is not just a headache; it severely impacts daily life, causing emotional strain and affecting family dynamics. Early intervention is critical.

Niki Cotson, a mother in chronic pain post-birth, is advocating for North Tees Hospital to be placed in special measures due to alleged poor maternity care.

Moving is a difficult dilemma for Mrs. Angell, who doesn't want to leave her family behind. 'I can't bare it, I've got family here I've got grandchildren, I don't want to leave them,' she said.

Overjet is launching the Dental Clarity Network to offer real-time cost estimates and insurance coverage for dental procedures, minimizing unexpected bills for patients.

This isn't just an attack on one man, it's an assault on hundreds of patients who rely on affordable relief, said protest organiser Pearl Schomburg.

I attended hospital multiple times between September and December 2024 and was fobbed off with 'it's just your period' by multiple male doctors who didn't even do the basics of an examination.

Patients affected by the HRT prescribing halt received a letter from the Nottingham LMC which many found confusing and lacking insight on trans healthcare.

"The fight with the insurance companies was, in many ways, worse than cancer," Anna says. "It took over my entire family's life."