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What are the causes of cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis can't be caught or developed. If you are not born with CF you will never have it, but you could be a CF gene carrier. One in...

How does cystic fibrosis affect the body?

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) often look healthy, but it's a life-limiting condition that affects those living with it in many ways. The condition...

How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

There are three main types of screening for cystic fibrosis: carrier testing, newborn screening and antenatal testing. As newborn screening is...

CF for teachers

Supporting students with CF We have created some brand new resources to help you find out more about what CF means for young people at secondary...

Cystic fibrosis in fiction

On this page you can find information about cystic fibrosis and what the condition means for the thousands of people living with the condition...

Complaints procedure

We aim to provide the best level of service to our beneficiaries, supporters and community. We set ourselves very high standards but understand...

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Growing older with cystic fibrosis

When the Trust began in 1964, people with cystic fibrosis would be lucky to live past five years old. Now, according to the UK Cystic Fibrosis...

Pre-school and primary school

Cystic fibrosis shouldn’t stop your child enjoying a full and rewarding school experience. Compromises may need to be found, and minor adjustments...

Cross-infection

For people with cystic fibrosis, cross-infection can be very harmful and poses a particular threat. This is why people with cystic fibrosis should...