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Dr Lin Berwick: The Importance of CP Awareness Month
As a woman with cerebral palsy commonly known as CP, I have battled my way through life for the last 75 years. It is thought that I am probably one of the oldest women with CP, yet I’ve managed to achieve great things way beyond anyone’s expectation. Life at 75 is a tremendous problem especially when there is a great deal…
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Is Here!
Network CP talks a lot about Cerebral Palsy (CP)—it’s our mission, after all! But this month holds special significance. CP Awareness Month highlights the prevalence of CP. With 17 million people worldwide living with the condition. That’s a big community! Throughout March, we are raising awareness by hosting weekly events…
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Teen who beat the online bullies with Zach's Law. On mission to improve wheelchair access
A great story during Cerebral Palsy Awareness month and to celebrate Purple Day for Epilepsy. A teen is on a mission to improve wheelchair access after seeing success of law against online bulling. Zac Eagling, from from Liversedge, West Yorkshire, has cerebral palsy following a brain injury at birth but that has not…
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CP Network and Epilepsy Action Collaboration-Interview with Jan Paterson Epilepsy Action
As part of Cerebral Palsy Awareness month, we are discussing CP and co-existing conditions. Janet Paterson from Epilepsy Action Cymru is hosting an insightful presentation on March 12 2025, "Epilepsy-It's not one type of seizure." Please register at https://www.scope.org.uk/cerebral-palsy-network to attend this event. I…
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. BBC-Same But Different
BBC-Same But Different. Archie's Story In this short film for primary schools we meet Archie, a ten year old boy who has cerebral palsy. Archie tells us how he views himself and how he would like others to view him. Archie plays wheelchair basketball, where he loves to socialise and be part of a team. Archie sees his coach…
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CP Scotland Play and playfulness in children with cerebral palsy
Webinar - Play and playfulness in children with cerebral palsy Wednesday 2 April, 10.30-12.30 pm In this session, we will explore ways to support play and engagement in children who: require significant physical assistance to move and engage in activities, and/or who are not able to use speech to easily communicate The…
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BBC Reporter spent six hours on floor of accessible toilet
Spending six hours on the floor of a nightclub toilet wasn't how I imagined my evening out would go. Matthew Bassett from BBC Wales reports on the lack of accessible toilets and investigates the general unhygienic state of the facilities. BBC Wales Disability
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Join us next week to mark Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025
Join us next week Wednesday 5 March 2025 to mark Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. We are excited to welcome a range of inspiring speakers who will share their personal stories of living with cerebral palsy. They will offer insights into the challenges they face and the triumphs they achieve, giving us a deeper understanding…
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Webinar on Health Equity for Persons with Cerebral Palsy and Other Disabilities
Webinar hosted by the International Cerebral Palsy Society (ICPS) People with cerebral palsy and other disabilities face health challenges not only as a direct result of their condition but also due to lack of adequate training or resources in the healthcare system or even prejudice and discrimination on the part of…
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My New GP is refusing to prescribe...
Hi, I wasn't sure where to turn or who to talk to about this so I thought the best place to start was here. I have just recently changed to a new gp practitioner due to moving areas. I was due a repeat prescription and as I am new I had to have a phone consultation for my first prescription. A GP phoned me and I told her…
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Exciting Event with Cerebra and Pedal Power in Cardiff
You’re invited to an exciting day of fun, community, and celebration at the Relay Your Way launch event being held at Pedal Power in Cardiff on Saturday 8th March. This free, family-friendly event marks the official public announcement of Relay Your Way. Created by the national children's charity, Cerebra, Relay Your Way…
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Transform Your Child’s Progress This Easter / Spring School Holiday with Intensive Therapy!
From Monday 7th April to Thursday 17th April, we’re offering Intensive Therapy to help children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders make real progress. Available dates are: Monday 7th to Friday 11th April – 5 days Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April – 4 days Can’t make those dates? No problem. We offer…
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CP Midlands Fabulous February Disability Meet-UP This Saturday!
Who's joining us at our Disability Meet-Up this Saturday? Fabulous February Disability Meet-Up! Join us on Saturday, 22nd February for a fun and inclusive get-together hosted by Ability Life West Midlands at Cerebral Palsy Midlands, 17 Victoria Rd, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0AQ! Connect, share stories & make new friends…
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Dating with CP is Our Next CP Network Event Wednesday 19 February 6PM
This week, our Zoom meeting will be discussing dating with CP. We will be joined be journalist Melissa Parker. Melissa is an award-winning freelance journalist. Her writing has appeared in Radio Times, Stylist, Cosmopolitan, Digital Spy, and Metro. She covers topics from dating to Doctor Who. She focuses on how disability…
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Cerebral Palsy Support Group to launch in Taunton in March
CP Network member Nicole has set up a new support group for people with cerebral palsy that is launching in Taunton. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, March 19, between 2 pm and 4 pm at Compass Wellbeing on Taunton's Belvedere Trading Estate. Nicole said: "Our aims are to tackle the stigma around cerebral palsy, give…
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Augmented Assistance Technology. Question and Answer session with Michael Cash from Voiceitt.
Michael Cash-Voiceitt. Question one: Hi Michael, Welcome to Scope’s online community. We’re here today discussing Augmented Assistive Communication (AAC), particularly your company Voiceitt. Before we get into the details, tell me about yourself and your background. Answer: From a young age my parents noticed I wasn’t…
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Do You Have Difficulty Falling and Staying Asleep?
Everyone needs adequate sleep each night. Sleep allows the body to rest and recharge for the following day. But for people with cerebral palsy, sleeping isn’t always easy, as there is a frequent struggle with spasticity and involuntarily movements. There are a few ways to help address this problem. Cerebral palsy isn’t…
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Exciting research project. Ulster University. Your Voice on Pain. Take part.
Help Us Shape the Future of Pain Research for Adults with Cerebral Palsy SCOPE CP is excited to collaborate with Rebecca Taylor, a postgraduate researcher at Ulster University, on a study aimed at understanding how pain affects adults with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to those without the condition. Rebecca's personal…
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Man with cerebral palsy to swim 5km for charity
From BBC News A man with cerebral palsy known for taking on fundraising challenges says he is training for his next event. Ash Jenkins, from Bristol, is planning to swim 5km (three miles) in open water at Adam Walker's lake, in Lincolnshire, for charity. He has previously done bungee jumps and indoor skydives - but the…
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Hi, my name is fayluna! Cerebral palsy and incontinence
I have a question, I have cerebral palsy and is anyone else suffering with a little bit of incontinence?
