By Eilidh Murphy Covid-19 has changed lives almost instantly and while lockdown measures are easing, some things haven’t gone back to normal. Working from home remains the norm and while schools have returned for the new academic year, there are robust plans in place to revert quickly to online learning if required. Twitter exploded with … Continue reading Thinking Outside the Classroom: Do children always need to learn in the traditional class environment? →

By Jack Schofield and Beth Dillon In this piece Jack (18) and Beth (20), share their experiences of being in secondary school. Schools which were, despite the best intentions and actions of some individuals, part of a system that fundamentally didn’t work for  students who were Disabled, or who had a chronic illness. Jack felt … Continue reading Is the secondary school system ableist? →

By Sophie Mattolie I developed my chronic illness - a connective tissue disorder which causes a wide range of symptoms like chronic pain and fatigue - gradually over a few years, then it almost hit me all at once. I was plunged into a new, strange world full of mysterious symptoms and new limitations. It … Continue reading Embracing my Disabled Identity in Sixth Form →

By Philippa Wimbledon                                           To mark the start of sexual health awareness week we at The LUNA Project wanted to look at sex as a disability and how it’s taught in schools. Being a teenager comes with the idea that you need to spend those years exploring your identity but how can you do that … Continue reading Lets talk about sex… →

By Elliot Denton Content Warnings: Suicide, struggling with mental health in lockdown, grief This day is important every year.  The 10th September is Suicide Prevention Day, a day where we remember all those who have taken their own lives and ways which we can prevent suicide. This piece is dedicated to all those people, and … Continue reading Suicide Prevention Day 2020 →

Image Description: A rainbow back ground with the title 'Imposter Syndrome: Bisexuality, Cerebral Palsy and Avoiding Labels by Izzy Mackellar' in an off-colour white text box. In the bottom left corner is a picture of Izzy in blue clothing. I would never openly say ‘I am disabled’ nor would I openly say ‘I am part … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome: Bisexuality, Cerebral Palsy and Avoiding Labels →

By Beth Dillon The term ‘transition’ has numerous meanings, however in this context it refers predominantly to the move from paediatrics (children’s) to adult services. This process is usually completed around ages 16-18 but often starts as young as 13. It can also refer to the move between different services for instance in my case, … Continue reading Navigating the Transition from Paediatrics to Adults →

By Seren Thomas Eating disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. But health professionals’ lack of cross-cultural understanding and education about the specific needs of underrepresented people could prolong or worsen their disorders. Current treatment models for eating disorders generally assume a thin, white, cis, heterosexual, middle-to-upper-class young woman as the typical patient. In recent years, … Continue reading Non-Binary Experiences of Eating Disorders →