We’ve got some really sad news to share with you. Our beautiful, beloved Molly Dog went to sleep one last time Thursday (06/10/22) at 18.00. Molly developed an extremely rare autoimmune inflammatory neurological disorder in August, and sadly the…
What if we viewed lived experience as an asset? As an asset of professional, economic, political, financial and social value? “Lived experience” is a term often used in health and social care to denote the personal experience of people living…
Today I read this article in the New Statesman, talking about presenteeism — when people work whilst sick, even when they shouldn’t be. The New Statesman article author (Harry Clarke-Ezzidio) takes this into consideration for the general population, but I wanted…
Can you help us raise £130,000 to build #AHomeForLucy, a fully equipped and custom built extension to the property that fully meets my health, clinical/medical, care, practical and access needs, and enables me to remain living in my home? An…
I’ve decided to start a new blog to share my personal journey and experiences at a difficult time in our lives. You can find it at: www.lucyslight.co.uk The reason for this new blog is a recent change in my health.…
I am excited to announce I am part of the 2020/21 cohort of the Innovate UK Young Innovators Awards. What a real privilege this is to be considered worthy among such amazing innovators. I am part of the cohort due…
Lucy has been named the 2020 Digital Leader of the Year by Digi Leaders. Lucy said: "It's a true honour to have been awarded - and considered worthy of - the 2020 Digital Leader of the Year in the DL100.…
I am delighted to announce I have made the Digital Leaders 100 List in the Digital Leader of the Year category. The Digital Leaders list recognises leaders who are working hard to advance and secure digital transformation and are using…
This blog is part writing therapy, part rant, part activism, part distress, part processing, part making peace. It flicks seamlessly between all of the above, so you never know quite what ‘part’ you’re in when you read it, heck sometimes…
Today it’s International Wheelchair Day and it celebrates the life-enhancing and life-changing benefits of having the right wheelchair, and celebrating the individuals who rely upon this piece of equipment to mobilise and live their lives to the fullest. I’ve…