RAiISE Your Voice is a blog series in which we provide a platform for young people to share their stories and speak up about issues they face whilst living with invisible illnesses and conditions. In this post, we hear from Skye, who talks about getting diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. She discusses difficulties growing up undiagnosed, … Continue reading RAiISE Your Voice – Skye
RAiISE Your Voice is a blog series in which we provide a platform for young people to share their stories and speak up about issues they face whilst living with invisible illnesses and conditions. In this post, we hear from Emma, who shares her experience of gtowing up with type 1 diabetes. People always say … Continue reading RAiISE Your Voice – Emma
In our second blog this Endometriosis Awareness Month, Trustee Robyn Challinor writes a letter to her 14 year old self, giving her some words of advice she has learnt over the last 13 years of living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and suspected Endometriosis. This past year has given everyone time at home to reflect. … Continue reading Letter to My Younger Self – Robyn
This Endometriosis Awareness Month, RAiISE Trustee Laura Whitty has shared a letter to her younger self. Like many women, Laura has spent years fighting for a diagnosis and treatment. Here she shares her story and the words of advice she would pass on to herself and other young people experiencing endometriosis. I won’t lie, I … Continue reading Letter to My Younger Self – Laura
We're looking for young people who use Ostomy pouches to get involved in our latest project with Ostique Ltd. This year at RAiISE, we’re keen to get to work on making sure that children and young people’s voices are heard throughout healthcare. That’s why we were so excited when the wonderful team at Ostique got … Continue reading Get Involved: New Ostomy Pouch Design Project with Ostique Ltd.
RAiISE Your Voice is a blog series in which we provide a platform for young people to share their stories and speak up about issues they face whilst living with invisible illnesses and conditions. In this post, we hear from Chris Bright, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for most of his life. Since … Continue reading RAiISE Your Voice – Chris
University can be daunting experience for anyone, but being a student with a chronic illness can bring its own unique challenges. Pippa Stacey was diagnosed with ME in her first year as a student at York University which forced her to adapt her way of living to help manage her condition. Since graduating in 2016, … Continue reading University and Chronic Illness: A Survival Guide – Interview with Pippa Stacey
RAiISE Your Voice is a series of blog posts in which we provide a platform for young people to share their stories and speak up about issues they face whilst living with invisible illnesses and conditions. In this post we hear from Amber, 18, who responds to the phrase 'you don't look disabled.' “You don't look … Continue reading RAiISE Your Voice – Amber
RAiISE Your Voice is a series of blog posts in which we provide a platform for young people to share their stories and speak up about issues they face whilst living with invisible illnesses and conditions. In this post we hear from Sophie, an A Level student who tells us what she wishes she could tell … Continue reading RAiISE Your Voice – Sophie
Life is a little different now that we are confined to our homes, but that doesn't mean you can't experience the world from your phone or computer! We've seen lots of different resources posted on the internet over the last few days, so we've collated a few here. Thanks to ChatterPack for posting many of … Continue reading COVID-19: Things to do while you’re at home
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