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07/10/2019 at 14:47

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Hello members,


Over the last year I have really enjoyed being your Community Manager. You have all inspired me with your stories of strength facing your different conditions and you have opened my mind through reading your discussions.


It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to you all.emoticon frown-big I wish you all the very best going forward and I hope you all continue using Carenity and finding it a useful support tool.


It’s my pleasure to introduce Michael who will be moderating the UK forum from here on out. Be sure to give him a hearty welcome and don’t hesitate to contact him with your questions or concerns.


Much love,


Josephine

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Hi 'm Rebecca ,new to the site.

Thankyou for your messages, I look forward to  being part of this community

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Let's Introduce Ourselves: Getting to Know You https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/carenity-news/lets-introduce-ourselves-getting-to-know-you-2934 2019-11-06 21:08:07

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Welcome Rebecca!

Great to have you with us. As I'm one of the Ambassadors, feel free to contact me anytime if you need help or have any queries... Hopefully I can answer them!

Michael is a wonderful Community Manager too! 

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Let's Introduce Ourselves: Getting to Know You https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/carenity-news/lets-introduce-ourselves-getting-to-know-you-2934 2019-11-07 09:21:43

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Hello @RebeccaH‍ 

Welcome to the site and please don't hesitate to ask me, @lesmal‍  or other members if you need any help settling in. And thank you Les for your support and the compliment ;)

I look forward to seeing you in the forums. Take care!

Michael

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@Tigger.co.uk I also have two national health hearing aids which are great help with TV and radio but in group discussion it is very difficult. Also I have to put the phone on speaker to hear the conversation. I am 78.


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I also have to use the speaker on my phones and just like yourself it is hard when you are in a group if you look up hearing on the net there are some fantastic gadgets that you can purchase at the moment I have a infection in my left ear so when I go to bed I have to put cotton wool in so it doesn't cause me problems but I do see my specialist every 4 to 6 months I have had an operation on my left ear but I refuse to have a cochlear fitted as I am to old to go through anything else ,if you have a lot of problems you can ask for a hearing dog I could have one but I have my husband he is my carer so I dont need one yet take care love and hugs Tiger x

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I also have to use the speaker on my phones and just like yourself it is hard when you are in a group if you look up hearing on the net there are some fantastic gadgets that you can purchase at the moment I have a infection in my left ear so when I go to bed I have to put cotton wool in so it doesn't cause me problems but I do see my specialist every 4 to 6 months I have had an operation on my left ear but I refuse to have a cochlear fitted as I am to old to go through anything else ,if you have a lot of problems you can ask for a hearing dog I could have one but I have my husband he is my carer so I dont need one yet take care love and hugs Tiger x

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Let's Introduce Ourselves: Getting to Know You https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/carenity-news/lets-introduce-ourselves-getting-to-know-you-2934 2019-11-08 18:08:40
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Hello Michael

I am very worried about one of our community members on the forum. I am not sure if this mail will go on the public wall or to you privately, so I won't mention any names. Perhaps you can email me on my personal wall and I will reply there just for your attention.  Alternately, you have my phone number on my profile and perhaps you can ring me, as there is so much to write. That person needs help

Thank you

 


Let's Introduce Ourselves: Getting to Know You https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/carenity-news/lets-introduce-ourselves-getting-to-know-you-2934 2019-11-09 21:47:37

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Hi everyone at the moment not been feeling to good, lost my voice ,my throat is very sore but it is affecting my breathing ,cant stop coughing ,but this is not helping with my chest it hurts so much, from coughing finding things very difficult in sleeping I go to bed but when I lay my head down on my pillow I'm wide awake this breast cancer worries me so so much im so frightened to close my eyes that I think that I wont wake up ,I know I can fight this ,it still doesn't stop me from worrying I have so many different illnesses and any one of them can make me die does anyone else on here feel that way or is it just me all my love and hugs to you all Tiger xx

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Hi everyone at the moment not been feeling to good, lost my voice ,my throat is very sore but it is affecting my breathing ,cant stop coughing ,but this is not helping with my chest it hurts so much, from coughing finding things very difficult in sleeping I go to bed but when I lay my head down on my pillow I'm wide awake this breast cancer worries me so so much im so frightened to close my eyes that I think that I wont wake up ,I know I can fight this ,it still doesn't stop me from worrying I have so many different illnesses and any one of them can make me die does anyone else on here feel that way or is it just me all my love and hugs to you all Tiger xx

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Hi Michael _B good luck in your new position. Im Claire with a few medical issues that have led me down the dark and lonely path of depression never sent messages on this site before normally just a reader.


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