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Top 5 Myths about Necrotising Fasciitis

Necrotising fasciitis is a serious condition, normally caused by a bacterial infection, that affects the soft tissue under the skin (also know as the fascia). It can be a life-threatening condition if not treated properly and promptly. Unfortunately, many people have...
Focus on Strep A

Focus on Strep A

We’re seeing an increase in the coverage of Strep A infections by the media this winter, with medical professionals observing higher rates than usual for the time of year. Strep A is a common bacterial infection that can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe....
Scarlet fever at unseasonably high levels

Scarlet fever at unseasonably high levels

You may or may not have seen the recent news relating to some small outbreaks of Scarlet fever throughout the UK and affecting young children (typically 10 years and below). Sadly, some of these cases have led to the death of infected children. As an organisation we...
Shop Mobility UK – help getting you back to normality

Shop Mobility UK – help getting you back to normality

Sufferers of Necrotising Fasciitis often find that they need to adapt their lives in some way either temporarily, during recovery, or perhaps in the longer term due to a permanent disability. It’s important to the recovery process to be able to feel a sense of...

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