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Poems for World Cerebral Palsy Day
Poems for World Cerebral Palsy Day World cerebral palsy day is the day that we celebrate the great achievements and accomplishments our people with cerebral palsy have made. I commend all the work that people with cerebral palsy the wonderful work that are doing together. Our voices will be heard as one and remembering we…
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Gaming
Hi my partner has Cerebral Palsy down left side of body and is struggling to hold and use PS5 controller due to it being on bigger side. He can use his left hand to use left analog stick on controller but can’t play for long as hurts his hand. He’s tried a one handed ps5 controller from evil controllers but that didn’t…
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Going Green 2023 World CP Day
Friday 6th October is World CP Day. This year we have arranged for the following iconic/public buildings to be illuminated in Green to raise awareness of the 17 Million people in the world living with CP. We have really struggled to get places to support our campaign this year, despite having been working hard on it since…
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Ideas to inspire you this World CP Day
People with cerebral palsy are natural problem solvers. So we need your expertise. This World CP Day we are calling on the community to share ideas of a new product or service to improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy. Submit an idea A holographic communication device to help people with CP communicate with…
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Disability Action Plan and Cerebral Palsy
There is no specific mention of Cerebral Palsy (CP) in the Government's Disability Action Plan. There are 130,000 to 135,000 adults living with CP in the U.K. Numbers comparable to those living with MS and Parkinsons. Yet there are very few specific services for the CP community. CP is a life-long condition! Have your say:…
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UP- Adult CP Movement
Hello! I thought I would post a link to the Adult CP Movement- I apologise if it has been posted and website before. The site has loads of information about daily living as well as information about campaigning for specialists adult CP services across the UK: https://upmovement.org.uk/ I hope this is helpful for some of…
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my name is JonnyT! Can anyone help with a question re; CP suitable residential settings for son?
I'm the father of three boys, one of whom has cerebral palsy and is profoundly deaf (he has a twin who's able-bodied and severely deaf). The twins were very premature; 24-weekers in fact. But that was 21 years ago and they're now adults, which is what brings me here, I guess. I share care of my son with my ex-wife. As…
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Tea with Two Sugars
[Advert for the film "Tea With Two Sugars" Pictured top row (From left to right): Joe O'Neil, Samantha Boswell and Vicky Lilly. Second row: Gary Ironmonger, Leanne Hodgson, Emma Millar, Ian Bridgewater. Third row: Gary Clifton, Nathan Tamangi and Kerrie Taylor.} Here is the NEW Trailer to "A Tea and Two Sugars" film…
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Potential CP diagnosis
Hi all, I am new around here. My apologies for the long post but there's a lot I want to get off my chest if you'll oblige! I have a wonderful, smiley, happy 7 month old baby boy who we were told this week may have CP. We were only told this was a possibility at the start of this week and it has come as a bit of a shock -…
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Research study Cerebral palsy and stigma
Do
people with cerebral palsy experience stigma and discrimination? Are there
misconceptions about cerebral palsy? How does that impact people with cerebral
palsy? To answer these
questions, we are inviting adults with cerebral palsy aged 18 or older from the
UK and Ireland to fill in an online survey about their…
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Mammogram
I went for a mammogram last and the nurse that did it asked me if I would get over my illness I had already told her I have cerebral palsy. I was quite surprised at this comment from a nurse
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I desperately want a girlfriend - but falling in love could cost me my benefits
Why should I have to ask somebody I love to be financially responsible for me? (Picture: Joe Hardy)© Provided by MetroI have never had a romantic partner. In my entire 28-year lifespan, the idea of forming a romantic relationship has failed to progress beyond the stage of me merely imagining what that might look or feel…
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Support Group for Mums with Physical Disabilities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
An exciting collaboration between Enabled2Parent and Mosaic 1898. We want to run a support group for parents with physical disabilities who have children between 0 and 4 years old. It will be open to people who live in the areas listed above. You can refer by contacting Holly or emailing info@enabled2parent.org. Please…
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Beyoncé flies out devoted disabled fan denied flight over wheelchair size
Jon has cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair. The 34-year-old was known to staff at the airport as he had previously flown out to Seattle to see Janelle Monáe. But the Boeing plane which the airline was operating could not fit his chair in the hold. This meant that Jon, who lives in Oregon, would be unable to fly…
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Euan's Guide 2023 Access Survey
The Access Survey is the longest-running and largest survey of its kind in the UK. Now in its ninth year, the survey is supported for a third year by Motability Operations, the company behind the Motability Scheme. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and it’s a way for you to have your say and know that your…
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Childrens cerebral palsy physio
Hi! I'm new here, mum to a 4 y/o who has hemiplegia cerebral palsy which affects his lower leg, so he is on his toes on one side. We are under the care of a great children's centre and have an exercise and stretch plan for home, provided by NHS physio. I'd like to know if anyone has experience of having additonal private…
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CP Network Wednesday 20th September at 6pm
Wednesday the 20th of September 6 pm to 7 pm is Scope's Cerebral Palsy Network meeting. This month we are joined by DisabilityPlus Counselling. If you haven't already signed up to join us, To join, please email networkcp@scope.org.uk.
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CASCAIDr Conversations: Podcasts on Principles! Social Care in England and Wales
CASCAIDr Conversations: Podcasts on Principles! At CASCAIDr, we know how the world of adult social care can seem impenetrably surreal – and how the reality is often very different from the rhetoric. We think people could do with a refresher on the underlying principles, which come from a set of rules called ‘public law’.…
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Discover the work of the National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre
Did you know Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the leading physical disability of childhood? Here at The National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre, we are proud to be at the forefront of CP treatment and training in the UK, with over 65 years of knowledge and experience. Learning more about the condition means you’ll be better able to…
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What’s your experience of growing older as a Black British person with lifelong disability?
University Ref: FHMS 22-23 214 EGA V2 26/07/23 WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU What’s
your experience of growing older as a Black British person with lifelong
disability? * Are you 40 years or older? * Are you of Black or Black Mixed heritage? * Do you have Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Usher Syndrome, Learning…
