My favourite part of an eye test is when the optician puts those crazy retro glasses on you and slots … More
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Chronic illness – the ultimate lesson in patience
At my GP surgery the other day, I overheard a mother talking to her young son, who must have been … More
How should I respond when medics make mistakes?
I’ll just start off by saying how much I value and support the UK’s National Health Service. Although it is … More
If you’ve got nothing nice to say…
I’ve had well-meaning members of the public offering (or sometimes jousting) their opinions about what my children need before. And … More
The Chronic Parent 