WELCOME

Have you thrown open your windows to let in fresh air yet? Spring can be unpredictable, but don’t you love those days when it’s still light well into the evening and you can feel the evening sun when you go for a walk?

As writer Leo Tolstoy said, ‘Spring is a time of plans and projects.’ We hope you find something energising in these pages.

There’s a theme in this issue – teamwork. It can be colleagues working together, professionals with those they support, or people who have lived with adversity sharing their experiences to help others.

Whatever the team it’s always better than going it alone.

We hear from Julie, whose joy comes from being able to bond with her daughter thanks to support from a special team (page 10).

In the 80s people with the virus Hepatitis C were wrongly seen as the pariahs of society. In Liverpool today perceptions –and lives – are changing because of the sheer hard work and dedication of an addiction support team (page 16).

We visited a library where the ‘books’ are real people, willing to share their personal stories to help others (page 30).

Have you had your measles jab? It’s never too late. With cases on the rise, it’s vital we play our part and protect ourselves and others. That’s teamwork.

We hope this issue puts a spring in your step!

The MC Magazine Team.