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Hi, my name is LauraAD! Son with CP and PMLD is getting more sickness bugs as he gets older.
My 26 year old son has CP along with PMLD and is non verbal so I'm asking questions on his behalf. I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but I'm interested in how and when CP ages an ibdividual. My son has had far more colds and sickness bugs in the last seven years than he ever had as a child. I'm wondering if…
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International Women's Day 2025 and Cerebral Palsy
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holidaycelebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate women's cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against…
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Dating with a disability
I am a single older man with relatively mild congenital CP and other age-related health problems. I am very lonely and am struggling to find a nice woman who wants to go out with me, hopefully leading to a long-term relationship. Being disabled, this is something I have struggled with since teenage years: no-one is…
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Books about Cerebral Palsy for World Book Day
World Book Day is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading. While this year may be slightly different due to lockdown, we thought we would combine it with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and highlight some great books out there. Image of five books being held on one hand Books for Children and…
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Day 4 - Exercise for Independence
Day 4 - Exercise for Independence Today we are going to go through 1 of a trio of boxing moves. Sam is Boxercise trained!! Today is Jabs!! Don’t forget the seated technique 💪 You are partaking in this activity at your own risk. Make sure you have plenty of space & the right clothing/shoes on! You are responsible for…
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Exercise for Independence Day 3
Day 3 - Exercise for independence with Inclusfit And not movement is medicine as I say in this video!! Today we have another basic seated exercise! An upper body movement! (If you have rods in your back please be careful / do not twist the torso!) Let’s get the broomsticks out & let’s learn how to canoe. Don’t forget to…
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Exercise for Independence Day 2
Day 2 Exercise for Independence with Inclusfit Today we look at a basic exercise seated, seated technique & how to start exercising as a beginner! Seated marching. We go through the seated technique & how to exercise sat down!!!! We go through the options for just legs, just arms & both!!! Let us know how you get on in the…
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CP Awareness Month Exercise for independence with Inclusfit
Exercise for Independence with Inclusfit March is cerebral palsy awareness month & we have designed an exercise for independence series free of charge to get you all moving!! Movement & exercise is extremely vital for CP! The more we move the better our CP is & the less pain we will be in!! Come & join us this month where…
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Support at work with CP
Hi Richard, My son is 22 and a qualified level 3 TA in reception class at local Primary school. He is in same CP category as you. He started his first full time job in September. Since starting work, he has also been trained in speech and language assessment and has to do 2-3 hours of interventions a week on top of his…
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Maternity Care for women with CP: The RICH Project
We need two more women to join the study. Can you help? RICH Study - The University of Nottingham RIghts and CHoices for women with cerebral palsy: A qualitative studyto understand what works in the provision of their maternity care Purpose of the study: 1. To find out about the reproductive choices and experiencesof women…
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Coming up in March: Dr. Lin Berwick MBE Thursday 14th March 15.30 - 17.00 Live on Zoom
Thank you if you attended February’s Adult Meet-Up on Head & Neck Pain with Rajkumar Rajan. As ever, these sessions wouldn’t be the same without your enthusiasm and engagement. Coming up in March: Dr. Lin Berwick MBE Thursday 14th March 15.30 - 17.00 Live on Zoom We’re delighted to welcome our new Bobath Ambassador, Dr.…
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Families of disabled people tell BBC of battle for NHS care support
Share Image caption,Jack has a range of problems including cerebral palsy, epilepsy and learning disabilitiesBy Adam Eley & Alison HoltBBC NewsMore than 100 families looking after severely disabled adults and children outside hospital, have told the BBC that the NHS is failing to provide enough vital support. Many got in…
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‘Amazing’: south Essex teen with cerebral palsy playing lead role in new Disney film
Article by Sophie England for South Essex News A TEENAGER with cerebral palsy has taken centre stage at a glitzy Disney film premier after playing the lead role in an upcoming movie. Phoebe-Rae Taylor, a Year Ten student at Mayflower High School, is playing the lead role of Melody in Disney’s new movie “Out of My Mind” –…
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Help us bring home the 'People’s Choice' Award by voting for our film.
Calling all Cerebral Palsy Midlands supporters & friends! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that our film 'Tea With Two Sugars,' created by our very own Being Heard Music Group, has made it to the finals of the Smiley Charity Film Awards! 🎥✨ Help us bring home the 'People’s Choice' Award by voting for our film. It only takes…
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?neurogenic bladder
Hi I wonder if anyone can give me some advice. I have spastic diplegia cp and I am 21. I walk using a kaye walker. Over the last year I have been experiencing bladder problems going to the toilet frequently. My gp starting me on solfacenacin and referred me for a pelvic ultrasound. I went the other day and the sonographer…
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All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma
BIG NEWS! Have you experienced Birth Trauma?? A Birth Trauma Inquiry has been launched in the UK Parliament. Have your say!! https://ow.ly/Uq3j50QzokF
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The Amateur Football Alliance is launching a brand new recreational football session
The Amateur Football Alliance is launching a brand new recreational football session specifically for adults (16+) with cerebral palsy in east London, in February 2024. We would love to get the thoughts and insight from prospective participants to ensure the session is shaped to meet the needs of those involved as best as…
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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…
