When Ben started documenting the birth of his baby boy Rufus and their journey with cystic fibrosis (CF) on Twitter back in July, he could never have imagined how his family’s story would capture the hearts and minds of people from all over the world. We chatted to Ben, wife Alix and older son Henry about the supportive community they’ve found on social media, the moment they got to bring Rufus home after 12 long weeks in hospital, and their hopes for their little boy’s future.
Our supporter Charlie Merriman, 29, talks to us about his new play all about cystic fibrosis (CF), making CF part of the mainstream conversation, and the need for more research to make sure everyone with CF can access the treatments they need.
To mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18-24 November), we’re spotlighting the work of our TrIFIC Strategic Research Centre. This programme of research is investigating new ways to treat fungal infections caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in people with CF. We caught up with Natalie Francis, Clinical Fellow at Manchester University and Manchester Adult CF Centre and part of the TrIFIC research team, to find out more.
If we want to eat healthily and cheaply, cooking is hard to avoid. But with many people’s thoughts turning to rising energy bills, we may be thinking twice about how we’re using energy when in the kitchen. Check out our five ways you can save energy while cooking – and still enjoy tasty and nutritious meals.
Planning before your food shop can be really important if you want to stick to a budget and reduce waste. Here are some ideas to help you plan your meals and shopping lists effectively.
