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My nurse's support helped tackle my eating disorder

Teenager Jade Long, who has anorexia, says nurse Sarah Duffy has been key to her progress so far.
Posted 11 September 2016 - 11:04
Nurse Sarah Duffy (right) with Jade Long and her mum
 
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