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March 12, 2024

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Emily’s story: from medical mystery to diagnosis

ERIC Young Champion Emily talks about her interesting body and how it can take a long time to get the diagnoses you need. My name is Emily, I’m 11 years old and I have been diagnosed with an overactive bladder and…

March 30, 2023

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Sarah’s story: speaking to a nurse that didn’t understand

When Sarah first had problems with her bladder she went to see a community nurse. The nurse told her there was nothing wrong with her. [The community nurse] said that 99% of the time it’s to do with stress. She…

March 30, 2023

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Owain’s Story: getting ready for secondary school

ERIC Young Champion Owain talks about his experiences of moving from primary to secondary school. I’m Owain and I have spina bifida, hydrocephalus and a neuropathic bladder and bowel. I self catheterise and have a Mic-Key button for bowel washouts. I…

February 8, 2023

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Emily’s story: starting secondary school

I started secondary school in September 2021 which was difficult as only a few people got to visit the school and look round. I had to make my opinion based on photos and from speaking to teachers online. In the…

February 8, 2023

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ERIC Conference 2024: Registration now open!

Emily’s story: from medical mystery to diagnosis

Sarah’s story: speaking to a nurse that didn’t understand

Owain’s Story: getting ready for secondary school

Emily’s story: starting secondary school

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