Next week, from 1–7 September, the Mark Hewitson Foundation is running our first ever *Hidden Disabilities Awareness Week.*

It’s for everyone who’s ever been told:
– “But you don’t look sick.”
– “You seemed fine yesterday.”
– “You’re just being dramatic.”

Because disability isn’t always visible. Pain, trauma, fatigue, and neurodivergence don’t always come with a walking stick or a diagnosis. But they’re real. And they matter.

🌿 What Are Hidden Disabilities?
Hidden disabilities — sometimes called invisible or non-visible disabilities — include conditions like:
– ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain
– Mental health conditions like anxiety, bipolar, PTSD
– Autism, ADHD, dyslexia
– Long COVID
– Sensory processing disorders
– Autoimmune and neurological conditions

Many people live with more than one. Many more go undiagnosed, disbelieved, or dismissed.

💛 Why This Week Matters

We want to:
– Make the invisible, visible
– Challenge stigma
– Share tools, tips, and support
– Centre lived experience
– Remind people: you are not alone

Every day next week, we’ll be sharing blogs and resources — from pacing strategies to mental health support, benefits guidance to employment rights.

📅 Hidden Disabilities Awareness Week: 1–7 September

Follow along via:
➡️ Blog: https://markhewitsonfoundation.blog
➡️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/markhewitsonfoundation
➡️ Website: https://markhewitsonfoundation.org

Whether you live with a hidden disability, love someone who does, or simply want to better understand — we’d love you to join us.

With warmth and hope x