A personal account of living with an invisible disability in the UK, exploring employment, welfare, stigma, and political rhetoric – and why lived experience must be listened to.
Life After MS Diagnosis: The Cruel Thief Of Many Scars
An intimate reflection on life following an MS diagnosis, shared through diary entries and later insight. Siobhan Fennell explores fear, identity, resilience, and love, offering a deeply personal perspective on living with Multiple Sclerosis and finding meaning over time.
Diagnosed Disabled As A Teenager: The Reality Of FND In Adolescents
Liam Virgo shares his experience of becoming disabled as a teenager, raising awareness of FND and the realities faced by adolescents with invisible illness.
I Discovered I Live With Cerebral Palsy At 39
Karen Rowe shares her powerful journey of growing up undiagnosed with cerebral palsy, discovering the truth in adulthood, and finding understanding, resilience and purpose.
Inside The Reality Of FND: One Man’s Fight For Care And Understanding
A powerful first-hand account of living with FND, highlighting misdiagnosis, gaps in care, and one man’s journey toward recovery and advocacy.
How To Avoid Epilepsy Triggers Over The Festive Season
Discover how to manage epilepsy triggers during the festive season with guidance on stress, alcohol, lights, routines, and staying safe at celebrations
Headway Helped Me Survive A World That Doesn’t Understand Brain Injury
Freelance journalist Ellie Pacey shares her journey after a teenage brain injury, highlighting hidden struggles and why Headway’s support is vital.
Still Standing With MS: From Hospital Bed To Vegas Barbells
After a life-altering MS diagnosis, Hannah Webster shares her raw, powerful journey through HSCT recovery to qualifying for the 2025 Adaptive CrossFit Games. A story of resilience, adaptation, and finding strength on her own terms.
Luke Vosper: From Wheelchair User To Thriving CP Footballer Heading To The Disability FA Cup Final 2025
We speak to Luke Vosper, who went from being a wheelchair user to becoming a triumphant CP footballer, and is now set to compete in the Disability FA Cup final.
The Journey To Motherhood With MS
Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mother living with multiple sclerosis, shares her honest journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with MS – highlighting the unique challenges and resilience of parenting with a chronic condition.
Living With FND Through Adolescence: A Story Of Struggle, Strength And Awareness
Liam Virgo shares his personal journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) — from sudden paralysis and years in bed to slowly regaining mobility. Read his story to help raise awareness of FND.
Five Years On From My MS Diagnosis: Living With Multiple Sclerosis And Finding Strength In Change
In this reflective personal story, Hannah Webster shares her journey of resilience, the impact of MS on her life, and her hopes for the future.
Mari Durward-Akhurst: From Riding Therapy To Paralympic Stardom In Para-Dressage
We speak to Mari Durward-Akhurst about living with a rare neurological condition, becoming a Para-dressage athlete, her sporting success so far and what she is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
“What It Takes To Be Me!”: A Journey Of Independence And Resilience With Spina Bifida
Disability blogger and advocate Daniella Jade Lowe, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares her determination and resilience to be independent.