YOUR readers will know what a challenge it can be for a child or young person in school.

Juggling work, homework, exams and even friendships can cause real pressure. But imagine dealing with this and also managing a serious health condition every single day? Thousands of children and young people across Wales are in exactly this position.

This is why we want your readers across in Penarth and across the Vale of Glamorgan to share their experiences by responding to a Welsh government consultation called ‘Supporting Learners with Healthcare Needs’ by April 29. Your voice matters, whether you have a child living with Type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, asthma or any other serious health condition we want you to share your story.

We are uniting as a group of organisations to help improve things for learners with health requirements by making sure they get the support they need at school. Parents and teachers deserve to feel safe in the knowledge that children and young people are being given the best possible chance to succeed.

By raising our voices we can help to make sure that our children and young people with medical conditions are safe and healthy at school and that teachers are also fully supported.

For more information or to respond to the consultation please visit the Welsh government’s website or contact any of our organisations directly for advice.

Dai Williams, national director, Diabetes UK Cymru

Simon Evans, chief executive, Migraine Action

Tristan Humphreys, lead in Wales, Coeliac UK

Lynne Regent, chief executive officer, Anaphylaxis Campaign

Philip Lee, chief executive officer, Epilepsy Action

Wendy Thomas, chief executive officer, The Migraine Trust

Vicki Kennedy, director of fundraising and external relations, Young Epilepsy

Sylvia Penny, youth & care officer, Welsh Association of ME & CFS Support

Dr Mair Parry, officer for Wales, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Carla Jones, chief executive officer, Allergy UK