Alice Hewson

I am a writer, trained Journalist and Youth Worker. I am interested in society, children and young people, mental health, challenges in the education system, neurodiversity, ADHD, Dyspraxia, grief and unpaid Carers. My writing focusses on these areas.


My day job is currently Media and Communications Officer; producing copy and comms on the issues unpaid carers face. I also support young carers to develop a youth forum to have a voice.


Previously I worked developing creative social action projects and campaigns with young carers


I use my experience of working in the youth work field for ten years to inform my writing.


I am a former trustee of the Dyspraxia Foundation and I previously worked as Regional Coordinator in the Children and Young People's team for the mental health campaign, Time to Change.

Stand Up Magazine •

"Supporting difference" A series of articles focussing on disability

A series of articles focussing on disability and giving young people a voice: - Mapping Your Future: University is said to be the best years of your life. We chatted to previous and current students about their time on campus - Hidden at Work: How are disabled people supported in employment? We speak to Glasgow Disability Alliance to find out. - A Career Change: What is it like to go through a career change in your 20's when you can't just get 'filler in' jobs?' I tell all... - Getting behind the wheel: What support is available when learning to drive? We speak to driving instructors and Natalie who has recently past her test and shares her experiences - Going for Gold: How inclusive is sport? We ask team GB Paralympians - Finding Understanding: The Dyspraxia Foundation provide a place for young people to meet others like them. We chat to some of their members about what DF Youth has done for them. - "But you don't look blind": Challenging the stigma surrounding sight loss. - How accessible is politics?: Scottish based One in Five Campaign bring the participation of disabled people onto the political agenda. We speak to their founder about how more disabled people can be included in politics. - Whats on your Mind?: We chat to the experts and explore why it is important to talk about our mental health.