Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Here you can read about different aspects of living with, and treating, Cystic Fibrosis, including information on physiotherapy, nutrition and travel.

The wider social impact of CF on family life means that practical advice and emotional or financial support should be easily available.

Coping with CF at the time of diagnosis and other stressful occasions can be challenging. There are many issues involved such as how to get a toddler to take medication, what to tell your child's school or how to deal with resistance to physiotherapy.

The CF Trust's Support Service provides practical and emotional support, information and help with the benefits system. Ring the CF Helpline on 0300 373 1000 for information, advice and support on any aspect of Cystic Fibrosis.

Call 0300 373 1010 for information and advice about benefits and how to apply for them.

The Trust may be able to help by providing a grant or accessing grants from other sources. Contact the Welfare Grants Helpline on 0300 373 1020 for more information.