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Ireland needs sick pay for all

23 September, 202023 September, 2020 Michael McFarland Campbell

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Many of my friends across Europe were shocked to hear that when I was first diagnosed with my Goodpasture Syndrome and its associated kidney failure, I received no sick pay from my employer. It… Continue reading Ireland needs sick pay for all

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Disney+, Fantasia, and the Mickeys Mice

25 March, 2020 Michael McFarland Campbell

Whilst on dialysis, Andrew had messaged me to let me know that he had set up Disney+ for the household — and to give me the login and password. So, that really brightened up my day. I got back home … Continue reading Disney+, Fantasia, and the Mickeys Mice

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More HIV blogs

2 December, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

Readers may be interested in more HIV blogs from around the world. You can read the Top 50 HIV blogs which includes this one. Continue reading More HIV blogs

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Social worker update

15 November, 201915 November, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

This afternoon, while on dialysis in Tullamore, I had a visit from the hospital’s complaints manager, Brendan Reddy. He told me he was very impressed with the letter that I had written, especially how it was framed and referenced. I … Continue reading Social worker update

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A sunny day out

27 June, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

It’s been a grand day out today. The sun is in the sky, yes there is a brisk wind, but the temperature is in the mid twenties Celsius. For the first time in a while, I got on a train … Continue reading A sunny day out

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HIV Blogger included in list of Best HIV Blogs for 2019

30 May, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

The outlook for people living with HIV has improved dramatically over the last 20 years. An HIV-positive diagnosis is no longer as hopeless as it once was. Many who have HIV are able to live fuller, longer, healthier lives. However, myths still … Continue reading HIV Blogger included in list of Best HIV Blogs for 2019

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potential new diagnosis.

21 December, 201821 December, 2018 Michael McFarland Campbell

To say I was scared is probably an understatement of the year for me. It is not often you enter A&E with vomiting and diarrhœa , and suspected dehydration and then within five days are being transferred to another hospital … Continue reading potential new diagnosis.

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The red ribbon stigma…

2 December, 20152 December, 2015 Michael McFarland Campbell

Shocked to read of the abuse that some received while collecting money on World AIDS Day. This post shows why we need to stand up and fight the stigma. Continue reading The red ribbon stigma…

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Thanks to @imstilljosh for last year’s nomination…

9 August, 2015 Michael McFarland Campbell

This evening I have been doing a bit of research into where is linking to this blog from the Internet around the world. I was a bit surprised to find some of the places. However, amongst them I found that … Continue reading Thanks to @imstilljosh for last year’s nomination…

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Stitches in the other two – makes me worried

21 July, 201521 July, 2015 Michael McFarland Campbell

Yesterday, I was in bits all day. One of our three cats, Niamh, was at the vet’s from about nine in the morning until six in the evening. Quite simply she was having the operation that all domestic cats ought … Continue reading Stitches in the other two – makes me worried

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