Making a difference – One Individual at a time
Family coping with cancer
….your 6 year old daughter has been through cancer treatment and a stem cell transplant. Caring for her has already meant that you, as her mum, have had to give up your job as a cleaner and your studies at University, and her dad, a teacher in a new post, is on unpaid leave, as due to his short term of engagement is not yet entitled to any sick pay or carers’ leave . It’s just one thing on top of another. Winter is here and your stressed home is filled with wet washing.
Read more ...Keeping in touch during the bad times
….you have supported your 7 year old through potentially life saving brain surgery. We all know how sickness can often leave young and old feeling very isolated. ...
Read more ...Shot putt – rising star
….you are currently ranked number two in the UK for ladies Shot Putt. You gained 4th place in the Commonwealth Games 2014 for team GB. You are totally self-funded. We ...
Read more ...Transport to treatment
….you are 21 years old when you are told that you have Hodgkins Lymphoma. Your little old banger of a car is not up to the job of getting you to treatment. ...
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Getting Edward to France
….you are Edward Higson ( aged 17) and you are a competitive dingy sailor. You compete at National and International level. You were a member of the GB Youth Squad in 20...
Read more ...Fraser’s studies can continue
….your reason for getting up each morning is music. You are studying music at college but your home situation means that money is very tight. You currently study on a bo...
Read more ...Funding for independence
….as a young person you have been through all sorts of treatment. You end up with a ruling stating you are entitled to use your Mobility Allowance to help provide you with...
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