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This page is section 4 of 5 of\u00a0<\/span>FTWW\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>My Voice Counts<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>Self-Advocacy Toolkit.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

With our community, we’ve developed 15 tips to help you better advocate for yourself and get the support and care you need:<\/p>\n

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1. Seek out support from allies<\/h2>\n

Whether that\u2019s a trusted family-member or friend, or from peer-support groups where there are others with the same health issues. Support from peers can help to validate your experience, provide solidarity, and enable you to become more confident. Find out more about joining FTWW’s community<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Prepare for healthcare appointments by making clear notes<\/H2><\/p>\n

Make sure you write down your priority symptoms, issues or questions in advance to help guide your conversation. Most GP appointments will last around 10 minutes, so practise keeping these lists clear and concise.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FTWW-More-successful-03.jpg” title_text=”FTWW More successful 03″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”56%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”Top tip” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#D83845″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”595px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”20px” background_color=”gcid-7b46fb6c-c514-4554-bd32-6a4fa27b792a” max_width=”56%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”||44px|||” custom_padding=”16px|36px|16px|15px|true|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-7b46fb6c-c514-4554-bd32-6a4fa27b792a%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeling anxious whilst in the doctor\u2019s waiting room, consider using the Grounding 5-4-3-2-1 technique to help calm your nerves. You can watch FTWW\u2019s demonstration here:<\/strong><\/p>\n