RAiISE Founder and CEO, Sophie Ainsworth, teamed up with Fixers in 2018 to make a film showing how it feels to have an illness that people can’t see or don’t understand. Here's what Sophie said to Fixers: "I want to raise awareness about living with an invisible illness after being diagnosed with lupus when I was … Continue reading See My Invisible Disability
RAiISE-ing Our 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 an invisible illness. Hi my name is Jessie and I am 21 years old. I have struggled with my mental health from the … Continue reading RAiISE-ing Our Voice – Jessie
RAiISE-ing Our 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 an invisible illness. Meet Robyn, one of our wonderful RAiISE Trustees who has been living with an invisible illnesses since she was young. … Continue reading RAiISE-ing Our Voice – Robyn
RAiISE-ing Our 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 an invisible illness. Society still has a long way to go before the needs of people with invisible disabilities are recognised and met. … Continue reading RAiISE-ing Our Voice – Siena
RAiISE-ing Our 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 an invisible illness. Growing up with JIA – Niamh Costello, Ireland My name is Niamh Costello, I am 19 years old and I … Continue reading RAiISE-ing Our Voice – Niamh
RAiISE-ing Our 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 an invisible illness. Meet Simon, one of our wonderful RAiISE Trustees who has been living with a variety of invisible illnesses since he … Continue reading RAiISE-ing Our Voice – Simon
Sammy is the mum of RAiISE Founder Sophie. On this World Lupus Day, she shares her experience of being a parent of child with Lupus. Lupus crept into our family so slowly that at first, initially it was hard to notice as small changes trickled into my daughters’ life. At first the odd strange pain … Continue reading World Lupus Day 2018
RAiISE-ing Our 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 an invisible illness. Meet Molly, a young person living with Fibromyalgia and Depression. This is her story... My story. For the first few … Continue reading RAiISE-ing Our Voice – Molly
With trips to Parliament and the Department of Education, talks with graphic designers and charity registration, it's safe to say that 2018 has begun well for RAiISE. Amongst the flurry of 'New Year, New Me' posts and already broken resolutions, I've found it difficult to reflect on the past year and plan progress for the … Continue reading New Year, Same RAiISE (But Better!)
After taking October to settle into University, November has definitely made up for having a quiet month! Meetings, conferences and, excitingly, an awards ceremony! Every year the Association of Colleges host their annual conference, discussing all aspects of the education sector and best practice in colleges around the country. Alongside this conference runs the Student … Continue reading Student of the Year Awards 2017
