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Drug sharing in desperate times

When Nicole was threatened with deportation, her mental health deteriorated. Now without a job, a passport or a doctor, she depends on others to send her their leftover anxiety drugs.

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Digitising Audrey

Building digital images of what Audrey created means that her work can be frozen in time – for the digital version, at least, the process of decay is halted, and any number of people can view it without the risk of damaging it.

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In celebration of LGBTQ+ comedy

At school, homophobic jokes made Ella Braidwood feel uncomfortable and ashamed. Fast-forward to today’s inclusive comedy scene, and her very different feelings of hope and happiness.

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Rebuilding my identity after a brain injury

Chris Miller talks about how a brain injury forced him to reassess his place in the world – physically, personally and socially.

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  • Saint Matthew. Engraving by G. Ottaviani after G. Cades after G. Bologna.
  • James, R.G.G.: agents pamphlet.
  • James, R.G.G.: testimonial sheet.
  • G.G. Turner and colleagues, Royal Victoria Infirmary.
  • Aesculapius. Engraving by G. Dala after G. Busato.
  • Hercules. Engraving by G. Ghisi after G.B. Bertano.
  • Carolus Linnaeus. Line engraving by G.G. Endner, 1774.
  • James, R.G.G.: Fever Powder. Bottle, dated 1878.
  • Carolus Linnaeus. Line engraving by G.G. Endner, 1774.
  • Saint Cecilia (?). Etching by G. Canale after G. Reni.
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