Heading to university can be a rollercoaster of emotions – for many, it’s one of the most exciting experiences, but also one of the most overwhelming. And for someone living with a chronic illness, it can be a minefield. 

In today’s episode we aim to take the stress and uncertainty out of the university experience, so you can enjoy the ride. Author, blogger and psychology graduate Pippa Stacey has experienced this all first hand, and shares the lessons she learnt along the way. 

We’re also joined by Dr Melanie Thorley from the student wellbeing service at the University of Greenwich, who shares some great advice, as well as her insights on the impact of the pandemic on the university experience. So, whether you’re returning to uni, or heading off for the first time, this episode has a whole lotta info to help you make the most of it. 

You can read the transcript here: www.natashalipman.com/university-chronic-illness-podcast

If you'd like to dive deeper into any of the research I've highlighted in this episode, check out the links below.

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• https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/news/2020-12-07-what-its-study-oxford-student-chronic-illness
  
• https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/discover-ucl/dealing-invisible-illness-university/
  
• https://www.whentaniatalks.com/attending-university-chronic-illness/
  
• https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
  
• https://www.snowdontrust.org/
  
• https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/
  
• https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/product/university-and-chronic-illness-a-survival-guide-by-pippa-stacey/
  
• https://www.instagram.com/disabledmeals 
  
• http://instagram.com/equipmeot
  

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