What is an Invisible Disability?
An invisible disability is a disability that cannot be seen, may not require a wheelchair, crutches or a blue badge.
Mental Health issues such as depression, stress, anxiety and bipolar can affect individuals and their families. The general public can be totally unaware that the individual is suffering and just assume and label as "miserable", "attention seeking", "pessimistic" and given a wide berth, when what they may just need is a bit of understanding and support.
Physical disabilities which do not require the use of wheelchairs or crutches include lupus, ME, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. These are not usually life-threatening illnesses but can affect the quality of life such as pain 24/7, limited mobility, being unable to enjoy a good day out or extreme fatigue.
These disabilities do not just affect adults. Children can suffer any of the above, or may be affected as the child of the individual who is suffering. They could be young carers who help their parents wash, get dressed or even walk.
How can we help?
Our aim is to help families however they need it, on an individual level rather than in a general capacity. Each person is an individual and may need help in different ways. For example, one family could have a mum with lupus, who struggles to do the weekly shopping. A volunteer with a car could do the shopping for her. Or a single man with depression may feel lost or alone, and a volunteer could visit him to just get together for a cuppa and a chat. A grandmother may suffer with arthritis and her life could be made much easier by having a one-touch hot water dispenser instead of having to life a heavy kettle. Young carers may need a day out to give them a break from their everyday lives, which their disabled parents may not be able to provide due to their disabilities.
An invisible disability is a disability that cannot be seen, may not require a wheelchair, crutches or a blue badge.
Mental Health issues such as depression, stress, anxiety and bipolar can affect individuals and their families. The general public can be totally unaware that the individual is suffering and just assume and label as "miserable", "attention seeking", "pessimistic" and given a wide berth, when what they may just need is a bit of understanding and support.
Physical disabilities which do not require the use of wheelchairs or crutches include lupus, ME, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. These are not usually life-threatening illnesses but can affect the quality of life such as pain 24/7, limited mobility, being unable to enjoy a good day out or extreme fatigue.
These disabilities do not just affect adults. Children can suffer any of the above, or may be affected as the child of the individual who is suffering. They could be young carers who help their parents wash, get dressed or even walk.
How can we help?
Our aim is to help families however they need it, on an individual level rather than in a general capacity. Each person is an individual and may need help in different ways. For example, one family could have a mum with lupus, who struggles to do the weekly shopping. A volunteer with a car could do the shopping for her. Or a single man with depression may feel lost or alone, and a volunteer could visit him to just get together for a cuppa and a chat. A grandmother may suffer with arthritis and her life could be made much easier by having a one-touch hot water dispenser instead of having to life a heavy kettle. Young carers may need a day out to give them a break from their everyday lives, which their disabled parents may not be able to provide due to their disabilities.
Sponsors
We are always looking for sponsors to help towards the running costs of our organisation.
Below is a link to Label Name who offer great deals for small companies or even just labels for children's clothes and school uniforms. We earn a small percentage every time someone clicks the link below and places an order.
Thank you
We are always looking for sponsors to help towards the running costs of our organisation.
Below is a link to Label Name who offer great deals for small companies or even just labels for children's clothes and school uniforms. We earn a small percentage every time someone clicks the link below and places an order.
Thank you