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Support 23 March 2022
The Lily Foundation has extended its mental health service to adults, enabling more people affected by mitochondrial disease to access the support they need.
Support 27 January 2022
One of the worst aspects of living with a mitochondrial disease, or in fact any serious illness, is the terrible feeling of isolation it can cause. As the Covid pandemic has shown, being stuck indoors day after day, denied physical activities and opportunities to socialise, can quickly become a living hell. A single moment of connection and warmth can make a huge difference.
Support 23 December 2021
Thanks to your incredible support, 2021 turned out to be the year The Lily Foundation bounced back stronger, better and busier than ever!
Support 22 July 2020
The Lily Foundation has been granted National Lottery funding to help support people with mito through the Covid-19 crisis.
Support 6 July 2020
For parents of children like Coronation Street's Oliver Battersby, the end of lockdown is a long way off, writes the Lily Foundation's Liz Curtis
Support 3 July 2020
This month marks 72 years since the NHS was established. To mark the occasion, we're focusing on some of the ways The Lily Foundation works with the NHS to support people with mitochondrial diseases. It's a partnership we're immensely proud of, and one that brings real, lasting benefit to patients and their families.
Support 20 May 2020
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week – a good time to recognise what a challenging time this is for people affected by mitochondrial diseases. These 10 simple acts of self-kindness will help get you through.
Support 4 May 2020
The Lily Foundation has launched a mental health service to support young people who are struggling with the psychological impact of living with a mitochondrial disease.
Support 5 December 2019
Young adults with mitochondrial disease enjoyed a 'simply brilliant' weekend in the Lake District when the Lily Foundation held its first ever Young Adult Weekend.
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