By Ally Lloyd Independence is a real buzzword when you’re a young person, to the point where growing up and independence feel synonymous, and it becomes something to aim for. With a disability, however, independence is a bit more complicated, and at times it feels unattainable. Things that are often cited as the pinnacle of …
By Beth Dillon So, why discuss it? Well, as a young person it feels like everyone is discussing it, your friends are moving on, starting their own lives, and constantly talking of their own ever increasing independence. However, when you have a chronic illness or a disability, then it is easy to feel conversations turning …
Hi! We are Ross, Ally and Beth, three friends who went to school together in Leeds and are now all “coincidentally” at Glasgow Uni, about to go into second year. We are having a fab time, loving our courses and have great friends but it’s fair to say that this year (and many other years) …
Part three of a three-part LUNA Project Series, by Rachael Banks and Ally Lloyd In this article we interviewed three students and asked them about their experiences with chronic illness, neurodiversity and mental health. Through our interviews we noticed a lot of the same issues within educational institutions when it comes to supporting students in …