RESEARCH Navigating Quality of Life and Social SupportSondra Butterworth began her working life as a general nurse. During a career break to have her two children, she decided to study for a degree in Psychology and went on to gain a Master's degree in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. It was during that time she gained an interest in Community Psychology and the empowerment of people living with disabilities. Sondra is currently a Health and Social Care PhD student at the University of Chester UK and works for the charity DEBRA UK. This is where Sondra became passionate about the social support and quality of life impact on people affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), going on to produce the literature review along with Dr. Kate Martin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist EB Service and Dermatology, Solihull Hospital, supported by DEBRA UK. (Read the abstract below.) The next stage of the research includes an on-line survey which is aimed at adults living with EB and other rare genetic skin conditions. Taking part in the survey
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