Extension to grant 081552/Z/06/Z 'My illness': a series of 5 x 30 minute films for use on TV, Broadband & DVD. (360G-Wellcome-081552_Z_06_A)

'My Illness' is a series of 5 x 30-minute films about common conditions such as asthma, psychosis (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder), cystic fibrosis, leukaemia and multiple sclerosis. Each film will focus on one individual who will find out the latest scientific thinking on the cause (or causes) of their condition by meeting reseachers and clinicians using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and imaging. The emotional impact of living with the illness will be explored through meeting others with the same condition and by experiencing a piece of art on the subject such as photography, dance, poetry, the visual arts or drama. Some of these artworks will be existing Wellcome-funded projects.