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Research on Loneliness and Connection
What is this research about? Young people aged 16-24 are disproportionately at risk of loneliness. Furthermore, previous research has identified that people with a disability or long-term health condition are nearly three times more likely to experience chronic loneliness. However, there are evidence gaps in how and why…
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I have cerebral palsy and I dance: Come see me perform at a star-studded gala this week
By STEFAN KYRIAZIS, Arts Editor The Express Denecia Allen is performing at the Empower In Motion dance gala this Wednesday at Sadler's Wells alongside international ballet stars, principals from the UK's leading companies, and professional disabled and wheelchair dancers from Propel Dance, Stopgap Dance and Parable Dance.…
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Student forced to use loan to buy own wheelchair BBC News Wales
Kate MorganCommunities Correspondent A woman was forced to use her student loan to buy her own wheelchair after being told she did not meet the criteria for an NHS one. Bethany Handley, 24, faced a choice between that or being stuck in her student house. She is now campaigning for wider criteria for people to get…
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Need help about understanding my son's CP
Hello, all members I am new to this forum, I need some information to understand my son condition. My son is 5 years old now and still going around crawling. He can walk holding on to still objects. He cannot stand on his own, cannot balance his body. However he can stand on his knee and can balance. He can not stand on…
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Exciting CP Network Meeting: Special Takeover by CPAAUK (14 Feb 6pm to 7pm)
Hi all, I hope you are well. Don't forget to join us for our next CP Network meeting. Date: 14 February 2024 Time: 6pm to 7pm This is a special event because there is a takeover by CPAAUK. We hope you can make it. If you are not currently a member, you will need to become a member of CP Network to join the meeting.…
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Free webinars during National Apprenticeship Week
Good morning, Disability Rights UK has partnered with Amazing Apprenticeships and the BBC to present two webinars during National Apprenticeship Week Monday 5th February at 1pm. Amazing Apprenticeships and Disability Rights UK Join this webinar on the first day of National Apprenticeship Week 2024 to hear from Disabled…
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Tuesday 30th January 10am - 2pm Your opportunity for free legal advice
A Special Event brought to you by The Bobath Centre Tuesday 30th January 10am - 2pm Your opportunity for free legal advice Join us for an in-person drop-in clinic hosted by our legal partner, Hodge Jones & Allen, at The Bobath Centre. Get valuable insights on a range of legal topics, including financial matters, education…
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Tell Them You Love Me: Louis Theroux Documentary
Article by Elizabeth Gregory of The Standard newspaper May contain content that people find upsetting In 2015 a respected academic was charged with raping a disabled man she was working with. She argued it was love. Louis Theroux's production company now unpacks the case. Anna Stubblefield, 41, a white tenured professor…
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Hi, my name is arsenal1971! Looking for life insurance for my son with CP, any tips?
My son George suffers from cp . Recently we have been trying to get him life insurance and are finding it difficult, could anyone point us in the right direction
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Hi,I'm RogZ! Anyone with CP experienced ill health retirement?
Hello there, I’ve just found this board, this sort of chat not something I have ever used before. I am in my 50s, been working as a teacher for almost 30 years but I am now completely wrung out. I can’t take it anymore. My CP is relatively, mild but it affects my right side, I can walk unaided. My disability journey has…
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Primark launch new adaptive underwear collection
Image Description: Image one: Three models, dressed in black lingerie, highlight the features of our new adaptive lingerie collection. Introducing the launch of our exciting, new adaptive collection. This adaptive underwear collection is specifically designed with accessibility in mind to empower disabled people and those…
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Building momentum with 'Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain'
ITN Business has launched a new programme 'Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain', which highlights the results of My Neuro Survey and the vital impact a UK-wide Neuro Taskforce would have. WATCH NOW Please share "Inside Neurology: our unique brain" Please watch the programme and clips here and ask your friends, family and…
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Lower Back and Neck pain
Hi, i have Spastic Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy and have started to get pain in my back and neck for around 4 months. i was wondering if this is related to CP or potentially something else?
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CP Teens Boccia Events
Want to try something new in 2024? Come & try Boccia! Fun, tactical & competitive. Delivered by highly skilled & experienced Boccia Coach, 'Boccia Bob'. * Sunday 28th Jan * Sunday 25th Feb * Sunday 24th March Chesterfield (M1, J29). Full info & registration www.cpteensuk.org/events
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Research study on CP and Mental Health University of Surrey
We are hoping to interview about 15-20 participants with the following criteria: - Be over 18 years old- Be fluent in English- Live with CP- Not currently receiving any form of psychological therapy- Identify as having lived experiences of mental health difficulties related to living with CP- Access to a stable internet…
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Bobath Adult Meet-UP 14th Febuary 11:30 am Head and Neck Pain
Head and Neck Pain with Rajkumar Rajan Wednesday 14th of February 2024 11:30 to 13:00 Register for free
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Hi, my name is carolinecd! Daughter having pains and fatigue with Cerebral Palsy
Hi there, I’m a mom of a 20 year old beautiful lady with cerebral palsy…recently, she is complaining of pain and fatigue..sounds like potential fibromyalgia, but hard to figure out. Tried injections, muscle relaxants to no avail. MRI looks good..just looking for some direction and advice please
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Managing postural needs for air travel
Do you find air travel difficult or impossible due to your postural needs? Perhaps you're a family member, parent, partner or healthcare professional who supports individuals with postural needs to fly. We want to hear from you. In collaboration with Driving Mobility, we are exploring the barriers to accessing air travel…
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Funding for Adult Cerebral Palsy (CP) Reviews
Scope, Bobath and CPAAUK would like to find out how many people have been initially rejected by their GPs when they asked for an adult cerebral palsy (CP) annual review, and then if they have gone down the route of individual funding requests, how many have been successful or declined. This information will help our…
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Complimentary Therapy for Londoners
Complimentary Therapy for Londoners Thanks to the generous support of City Bridge Trust, the charitable trust of the City of London Corporation, we are able to offer residents of Greater London five complimentary treatment sessions at The Bobath Centre. Every day Bobath Therapy transforms the lives of thousands of people…
