At Stripy Lightbulb CIC, as part of our collaborative annual BED for Severe M.E. campaign with our sister social enterprise ME Foggy Dog, we’ve spent the past few weeks exploring a pressing issue that affects some of the most clinically …
We are inviting healthcare professionals to anonymously share their insights via a short survey exploring a key challenge in the care of patients with severe and very severe ME/CFS. Survey deadline: 12.00pm, Tuesday 29th October 👉 Complete the 4 minute …
Last Friday, our Managing Director Sally Callow proudly represented Stripy Lightbulb CIC at the Cardiff and Vale Carers Assembly, a vibrant and well-attended event hosted by Voices Adfocad, a charity for unpaid carers in Wales. It was a day filled …
We read Victor Adebowale’s recent interview with Pioneers Post with a mix of frustration and fierce agreement. His words echo what many of us in the social enterprise sector have been saying, and feeling, for years: we are not being …
What Stripy Lightbulb CIC Would Do in Government. The UK is facing a chronic illness public health and economic crisis that cannot be solved by austerity, denial, or outdated narratives. The rising welfare bill, persistent unemployment, and NHS waiting lists …
This is the 2nd version of this blog post due to edits made to the scheme in January 2026. A Simple, Flexible Way to Make a Real Difference Back in September 2025, we launched the Stripy Lightbulb CIC Pro Bono …
Stripy Lightbulb CIC invites UK businesses, public sector bodies, and social enterprises to take part in a meaningful and accessible initiative: wear pyjamas to work in support of BED for Severe M.E. This campaign raises awareness and funds for individuals living …
Last month, Stripy Lightbulb CIC publicly challenged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over its internal training materials used in Work Capability Assessments (WCA) for individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). These materials promote outdated and harmful narratives that contradict …
Every August, Severe M.E. Day reminds us of the devastating impact Myalgic Encephalomyelitis can have on lives. It’s a day for reflection, solidarity, and, most importantly, action. At Stripy Lightbulb CIC, we believe awareness is vital. But awareness alone doesn’t dismantle …
For months now, disabled people across the UK have been subjected to an increasingly hostile narrative driven by the DWP. One built on stigma, stereotypes, and a complete disregard for lived experience. We’ve seen damaging rhetoric from public figures and …
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