Guidance and Signposting for Life's Challenges
Some disabilities you can see. Others you can’t. But just because it’s invisible doesn’t mean it’s not there. And if you live with a hidden disability — physical, mental, sensory, neurological, or autoimmune — then you already know how exhausting it can be. Not just living with the symptoms, but *proving* them to people who […]
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If you’ve just left care — or you’re about to — let me say this first:You’re not alone, and you’re not expected to have it all figured out. I won’t lie — the moment you turn 18, the world expects a lot from you. One minute you’re in foster care, a residential home, or supported […]
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I’ve been working on some stuff lately — both personally and via Mark’s Foundation — and one thing that keeps coming up in conversations is just how hard things have got for people. The cost of living crisis isn’t a headline anymore — it’s real life. It’s choosing between heating and food. It’s a gas […]
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One small act of care, for a family starting again. Today, we supported a woman who had recently fled domestic abuse with her three young children. She’d just been given the keys to a council flat here in Coventry — a new beginning, but one without furniture, food, or even the basics. Her only formal […]
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We are truly thankful to everyone that has supported our Mark’s Charity, be that by donations, fundraising or sharing our social media posts. I felt it opportune to share with you how donations have been spent, because every penny counts. Every year in December we offer enhanced support to those who need it the most, […]
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At the Mark Hewitson Foundation, we see it all the time — someone comes to us for support after a traumatic event or diagnosis, but the truth is, they’ve often been holding it together long before things fell apart. We know that mental and physical health don’t live in separate boxes. They are tangled, messy, […]
Read MoreMany people have asked me what to do, who to contact and how it’s expected for you to be when your person dies, so I thought I’d share what I’ve learned during the last 6 months. What to do? Be hysterical. Be calm. Be whatever you need to be. There are no rules when your […]
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