Preparing for university with a disability
Last year only 12% of students in higher education had a known disability. Your disability should never hold you back from going to university, and…
Care and support
Life outside the medical ward
After an accident or diagnosis, the four walls of a hospital room may become your lifeline. The constant medical assurance, guidance, and information keeps you…
Promise of £3 million for suicide prevention fund
The Scottish government has promised an extra £3 million in funding towards suicide prevention in the country. Mental Health Minister, Maureen Watt, has announced the…
It’s time to talk about therapy
Adjusting to life after acquiring a disability can be challenging, especially if you feel like there’s no one you can talk to who understands. We…
Get your free tickets for Kidz to Adultz Wales & West this Thursday
What? One of the largest free exhibitions dedicated to children and young adults up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs, their families and…
On your mind: the complex reality behind brain injury
Breathing, kicking a ball, digesting food, pulling your hand away from a hot pan, reacting with emotion when you hear sad news… You can thank…
Home-sharing: the advantages for disabled home-owners
Homesharing can be more appealing than becoming a landlord as it’s designed with companionship and friendship in mind. It matches you with someone younger who…
Are young LGBTQI+ disabled people being ignored?
It’s challenging enough to be a young person navigating through the world without being ignored and discriminated against, but that’s the reality for many young…
Sweet escapes with Spinal Injuries Scotland
A spinal injury can turn life upside down: it can feel like a dark and lonely time. Spinal Injury Scotland (SIS), alongside its dedicated volunteers…
Inside the life of a young carer
Caring for a loved one can include cleaning the house, making dinner, distributing medication and arranging hospital appointments. According to the Scottish Government there are…
To grow and learn: a carer’s rewarding journey to fostering
Entering the world of fostering can be a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Taking the step to foster a child with a disability can be…
Cannabis: the green medicine debate
Watching a loved one suffer due to illness or disability can be heart wrenching, even more so if that loved one is your child. Murray…
Multiple sclerosis: The learning curve of diagnosis according to patients
Disability affects people in various ways. Symptoms that may be debilitating to someone may be bearable to another – it’s all relative. One condition that…
The importance of discussing depression and disability
Mental health conditions can be debilitating. Depression is one illness that does not discriminate.
Help Prevent Bullying with Sesame Street’s New Autism Book
Almost everyone has been bullied at one point in their life. Childhood bullying can be extremely traumatic and upsetting – especially for kids with additional…