Please click here to sign the petition People with certain medical conditions are exempt from paying prescription charges. However, the list of exempt conditions does not include cystic fibrosis. This is because the exempt list was drawn up over 40 Read More …

Today I’ve had news that NHS England has reached a deal with Orkambi manufacturers Vertex Pharmaceuticals after months of talks. This was brought to my attention through the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) clinic I attend after it was announced on BBC News Read More …

Originally published on Tuesday, 28 February 2017 When I was young (I’m a 1980’s child), management of CF was primitive compared to how it is now. Diet & TreatmentFrom what I remember, Creon wasn’t on the market until around 1985. Read More …

Originally published on Monday, 20 February 2017 On my way home from Pure gym, I was delighted to see Warrington Borough Transport (WBT) display a poster raising awareness about Cystic Fibrosis (CF) on the bus stop on Manchester Road opposite Read More …

Originally published on Monday, 13 February 2017 Lloyds Pharmacy informed me Holes Lane Surgery have been chosen for a pilot online patient service, which has already been rolled out across the Halton and Liverpool areas. The service is called “SystmOnline“. Read More …

Originally published on Tuesday, 17 January 2017 On 15 October 1977 my older brother, Paul, then aged 6 years old, sadly passed away after being overpowered by the deadly genetic disorder, Cystic Fibrosis (CF). On 24 August 1979, I was Read More …

Originally published on Thursday, 20 March 2014 On an annual basis, I have an annual review on how I’m doing with my Cystic Fibrosis. Yesterday (Wednesday, 19 March 2014) I was given the results of my annual review, which was Read More …