by Joel Nelson | Oct 12, 2020 | Chronic Illness and Mental Health, Most Read
How my mental health and chronic illness are intertwined In a year that presents an obvious event in which to discuss on what could be the most important World Mental Health Day ever, I wish to tell a story that offers an escape from Coronavirus, pandemics and lack of...
by Joel Nelson | Aug 20, 2020 | Chronically Talking About Pain, Health Stories and Interviews, Most Read
I’m lucky. I have a large family around me, all within 20 miles of where I live. But when it comes to talking about my chronic pain and illness, I find myself drawing comfort from those I have never met. In this post, I explore why. You have to experience it to...
by Joel Nelson | Jul 31, 2020 | Most Read, My Arthritis Story, Shielding Mini Series
On Saturday, 1st of August, shielding guidance in England comes to an end. It’s been an extremely unsettling, unique and at times, dangerous period for the vulnerable and those living chronic health conditions. In this article, I wanted to capture a snapshot;...
by Joel Nelson | Jun 27, 2020 | Health Stories and Interviews, Most Read, Shielding Mini Series
On Monday, the UK Government announced that from 1st August, those of us who have been shielding will be allowed to meet outside in groups and go back to work if their workplace is secure. It also means an end to statutory sick pay and the delivery of essential food...
by Joel Nelson | Jun 14, 2020 | Most Read, My Arthritis Story
Firstly, I want to apologise. Apologise that this post is coming so long after the event in which I teased about on my Facebook page. As you will go on to read, the news I received from my hospital visit was neither expected nor welcome. When I wrote my account of...
by Joel Nelson | May 19, 2020 | Most Read, My Arthritis Story
My scariest 24hrs in a hospital I have been in and out of hospitals for most of my life. It became the norm from an early age. However, an event in 2014 changed my outlook on how I approached routine medical procedures and to this day, I still have ‘white coat...
