💛 Pass It On
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One small tip from your experience could make a big difference to someone newly diagnosed.
Living with a medical condition teaches you things no textbook ever could. It could be about managing medications, handling work, diet or exercise, navigating financial support like PIP or Universal Credit, supporting relationships, or finding your way back to your normal again. Whatever it is, if it helped you, it could help someone else too. Through 💛 Pass It On, we’re inviting You ID Me members to share just one helpful idea from their own experience. It doesn’t have to be medical advice or anything complicated — just something you’ve learned along the way that might support someone on a similar journey. Every tip goes into our weekly prize draw, and some contributors may be invited to share more of their story on the Diagnosed: The Day That Turns Your Life Around podcast. 💬 If one thing helped you… 💛 pass it on. |
How It Works
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1️⃣ Think of one thing that helped you
A practical idea, emotional strategy, organisation tip, food discovery, or mindset shift. 2️⃣ Share it using our short form It only takes a minute, and you can choose whether your tip is shared with your name or anonymously. 3️⃣ You’re entered into the weekly prize draw Every entry is included. We give away You ID Me products and services throughout the year. 4️⃣ Your experience could help someone else Your tip may be shared (with permission) to support others living with similar conditions. |
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Why We Created 💛 Pass It On
At You ID Me, we support thousands of people living with medical conditions every day. We know how overwhelming life after diagnosis can feel - especially in the early days.
Often, the most helpful things don’t come from manuals or leaflets, but from people who’ve already walked the path.
💛 Pass It On is about members helping members. Small pieces of lived experience can make someone else feel more confident, less anxious, and better prepared for what’s ahead.
Often, the most helpful things don’t come from manuals or leaflets, but from people who’ve already walked the path.
💛 Pass It On is about members helping members. Small pieces of lived experience can make someone else feel more confident, less anxious, and better prepared for what’s ahead.
🎙 From Tip to Story
Some contributors choose to share more about their experience on the Diagnosed podcast. These honest, human conversations help others feel less alone and offer reassurance through real-life journeys.
Taking part in 💛 Pass It On doesn’t mean you have to be on the podcast — but the opportunity is there if you’d like it.
Taking part in 💛 Pass It On doesn’t mean you have to be on the podcast — but the opportunity is there if you’d like it.
🎁 Weekly Winners
Every week, one 💛 Pass It On entry is selected to receive a You ID Me prize.
We share first names (with permission) and a summary of the winning tip here to celebrate our community and inspire others.
Week Ending 8th February 2026 (Two winners this week)
Maria - Insulin dependant Type 2 Diabetes:
Winning Tip: "I put my card in the main body of my purse / wallet because it is easier to see immediately without the need to look for it in the card slots available."
Eddie - Spinal Stenosis
Winning Tip: "As my mobility is limited, first thing in the morning when I’m awake I tend to sit on the bed for a while making sure that my legs are ready for the day. Falling is one side to my condition!
Recent Winners
Anna – Type 1 Diabetes
Winning tip: “Preparing my hypo kit the night before work reduced so much morning stress.”
David – Epilepsy
Winning tip: “Setting a daily alarm for medication instead of relying on memory made life much easier.”
Maria – Addison’s Disease
Winning tip: “Keeping an emergency snack in every bag stopped me worrying about being caught out.”
(Winners updated weekly)
We share first names (with permission) and a summary of the winning tip here to celebrate our community and inspire others.
Week Ending 8th February 2026 (Two winners this week)
Maria - Insulin dependant Type 2 Diabetes:
Winning Tip: "I put my card in the main body of my purse / wallet because it is easier to see immediately without the need to look for it in the card slots available."
Eddie - Spinal Stenosis
Winning Tip: "As my mobility is limited, first thing in the morning when I’m awake I tend to sit on the bed for a while making sure that my legs are ready for the day. Falling is one side to my condition!
Recent Winners
Anna – Type 1 Diabetes
Winning tip: “Preparing my hypo kit the night before work reduced so much morning stress.”
David – Epilepsy
Winning tip: “Setting a daily alarm for medication instead of relying on memory made life much easier.”
Maria – Addison’s Disease
Winning tip: “Keeping an emergency snack in every bag stopped me worrying about being caught out.”
(Winners updated weekly)
You never know which small idea might mean everything to someone else.
💛 Share your tip. Help someone sooner. 💛Pass it on.
💛 Share your tip. Help someone sooner. 💛Pass it on.
