The 15-year challenge

Timeyin was only three years old when she had her first stroke. Monthly blood transfusions followed in an attempt to minimise damage to her liver and other organs. A severe crisis 11 years later resulted in a serious chest infection and admission to intensive care, where the care was less than caring. Since then, Timeyin has cared really well for herself and is proud to be a stroke survivor and a strong, independent young woman living well with Sickle Cell Anaemia.
This Patient Voices digital story was created in a workshop funded by Imperial College Healthcare Charity and North West London CLAHRC.