The Wren Project’s Impact
The Wren Project, Impact Report, March 2023
These are areas highlighted as relevant and difficult side-effects of autoimmune disease, and lack an adequate response from the healthcare service. Our reviews show that the Wren Project has a positive impact on a Wren’s life in every domain for which we measure.
We also ask Wrens to review the support provided by each listening volunteer. In many ways, this is the most important aspect of our support that we measure.
Autoimmune diseases are lifelong and incurable; they might flare, go into remission, respond well to medication, but they cannot be cured. It is uncertain and unpredictable, and we cannot guarantee a positive outcome. What we can do is provide the best possible support, with highly trained volunteers creating a space of empathy, trust, and active listening.
We measure impact through an initial assessment and a review session every three months, where we ask Wrens to reflect on levels of loneliness, distress, resilience, and ability to manage their disease.
We provide support where other sources have failed, been inappropriate, or simply not available.
We make a positive change in an individual’s life. Psychosocial and listening support reduces isolation, improves mental health, and builds autonomy. We observe a marked improvement in resilience, wellbeing, and self-esteem.
What We Offer
Ongoing, one-to-one listening appointments can make a big difference to people grappling with life with autoimmune disease. Our support can help reduce loneliness, improve mental health, and increase autonomy and resilience.
Our Board
Trustees on our leadership team come from a range of medical, charitable, law, legal, and corporate sectors. Trustees support and guide the Wren Project’s strategy and governance.
Our Ambassadors
Ambassadors are a key part of the Wren family; people living with different autoimmune diseases who act as representatives of the Wren Project, sharing their experiences, championing the work we do, and shaping the broader community of Wrens.