On 21st January, the Brittle Bone Society was delighted to visit the University of Stirling for an important awareness‑raising session with students from the university’s Paramedic Society. The session was led by long‑standing BBS supporter and advocate Jamie, who generously shared his personal experiences of living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI).
Jamie spoke candidly about the day‑to‑day realities of OI, offering students invaluable insight into the condition from the perspective of someone with lived experience. His talk highlighted the challenges people with OI may encounter in healthcare settings, as well as the practical ways future paramedics can provide safe, confident, and compassionate support. The students engaged enthusiastically, asking thoughtful questions and deepening their understanding of how best to care for individuals with OI in emergency situations.
Alongside Jamie, our Support Development Officer, Coreen, delivered an update on the vital work the Brittle Bone Society is undertaking across the UK and Ireland. She spoke about our ongoing support for individuals and families, recent developments in resources and services, and the charity’s commitment to improving awareness and understanding of OI among healthcare professionals.
The visit was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen connections with future paramedics and ensure that knowledge of OI continues to grow within frontline healthcare education. We are grateful to the University of Stirling Paramedic Society for welcoming us and look forward to future collaborations that help improve outcomes for the OI community.
