In this special CF Week edition of CForYourself, our host Lucy goes behind the scenes at Cystic Fibrosis Trust. To mark our 60th anniversary, she chats to some of the team to hear about their role, the changes they’ve seen in their time at the Trust, challenges the community are facing, and hopes for the future.
We hear from Belinda who works in the research team,Sangeeta, Welfare and Rights Advisor, Community Fundraising Manager Jess, and Eilidh, our Social Media Officer.
An inspiring and informative chat which we hope you enjoy listening to!
- For more information and support on any of the issues we've talked about in this podcast, you can call our Helpline on 0300 373 1000, or email helpline@cysticfibrosis.org.uk, or message us on WhatsApp.
- Issues that may be affecting you - Find out about Creon shortages, the NICE appraisal, and the cost of living crisis, what we're doing to help resolve these issues, and how we can support you.
- CF Week - Find out more about CF Week and Wear Yellow Day, and how you can get involved.
- Financial support - Cystic fibrosis can bring its own financial burden. We provide a range of grants for people with cystic fibrosis and their families, support for those applying for benefits and information about prescription charges.
- Research on gut symptoms in CF
- Cystic Fibrosis Trust pledge over £2m to address research priorities of people with CF
- Cross infection - Cross-infection, or cross contamination, occurs when one person spreads an infection to another, either directly or indirectly. Find out how cross-infection affects people with cystic fibrosis, and what is done to combat the issue.
