Additional resources

The LUNA project 

LUNA stands for Learning to Understand Needs and Abilities. It’s a charity that was set up to support and raise awareness of young people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, with a particular focus on friendship. The majority of the team is disabled or chronically ill themselves, has cared for or been friends with someone who is, so our work is based entirely on lived experience. We do a lot of things including making resources and running events and workshops, and we’ve recently received a grant to print some of our resources for distribution in lots of different places.

Appointments and Transitions resources 

Appointments and transitions resources are designed as a companion for young people as they go through the healthcare system – supporting them with getting the most out of appointments, managing emergencies, becoming independent, and navigating a range of different transitions that come with growing up! 

Please use this form express your interest in receiving some (there are no costs for you).

Follow The LUNA Project

Follow on Twitter – https://x.com/theLUNAprojectt 

Follow on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thelunaprojectuk/ 

RAiISE

RAiISE is an organisation inspired by the negative experiences that young people face while studying and living with invisible illnesses. Many young people who live with invisible illnesses look no different to their healthy peers – yet face a significant amount of difficulties as a result of their health conditions. The aim of RAiISE is to improve the support provided to young people with invisible illnesses in school, college and university, through delivering resources to education professionals. RAiISE also offers informal support to young people with invisible illnesses, helping to empower young people to take control.

Contact or follow RAiISE

Contact RAiISE by Email – info@raiise.co.uk

Follow on Twitter – https://x.com/raiiseuk 

Follow on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/raiiseuk/