Silent Discrimination: The Inequality You’re Not Supposed to Notice

February 25, 2026.Reading time 10 minutes.

Not all discrimination is loud. Sometimes it isn’t shouting, slurs or outright refusal.Sometimes it’s quiet. Polite. Subtle. And that’s what makes it so damaging. Silent discrimination is the kind that hides behind “process”, “policy”, “culture” and “business decisions” – while still pushing certain people further to the margins. And it happens every day. What Does […]

The Myth of the Perfect Employee: Why All Workplaces Aren’t Built for Real Humans

February 19, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

Somewhere along the way, we created an impossible standard. The “perfect employee”. Always available.Always productive.Never sick.Never overwhelmed.Never late.Never struggling. And most people are quietly failing to live up to it – because it doesn’t exist. What Does the “Perfect Employee” Look Like? According to people we have been supporting, their workplace culture defines the perfect […]

Day 5: Neurodiversity Matters

September 5, 2025.Reading time 2 minutes.

Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodiversity aren’t just ‘quirks’ or ‘learning differences’. They can be hidden disabilities — affecting how someone communicates, processes information, manages daily tasks, and experiences the world. Because they’re often invisible, neurodivergent people are frequently misunderstood, unsupported, or expected to ‘just try harder’. But being neurodivergent in a world […]

Let’s Talk About Hidden Disabilities

August 25, 2025.Reading time 2 minutes.

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 […]