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Allerton woman with cerebral palsy wants to break records
By Freya Thomson From Telegraph and Argus DIAGNOSED with cerebral palsy at just six months old, Bradford woman Alana Walker has not let her condition define who she is or what she can do. Now 33, Ms Walker, from Allerton is a competitive athlete and is "now looking to break multiple world records and gain a world title."…
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'We don't keep score of who's caring for who - we just do it together'
A teenage couple have told how their serious health challenges have helped them to form "a bond for life". Ethan, 17, from Teesdale, County Durham and Abbie, 19, from Darlington, met at college more than two years ago. Abbie found out she had multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was just 17, a condition most commonly diagnosed…
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Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy can finally communicate thanks to ITV Granada
A Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy is finally able to communicate thanks to donations from ITV viewers. Read the story here: Viewers help give man with cerebral palsy a voice
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Mom with cerebral palsy shares what motherhood is really like
Source from People Story by Jordan Greene Aundi Grace, who has cerebral palsy, adapts daily tasks like feeding and holding her baby to parent safely. Aundi Grace, who has cerebral palsy, adapts daily tasks like feeding and holding her baby to help her parent safely She uses tools like a rolling bassinet to maintain…
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Cerebral Palsy Football Challenge Trophy 🏆
It’s a rare opportunity for junior footballers with cerebral palsy to get together to play and compete. This is for players under the age of 16 We welcome entries from Cerebral Palsy Clubs or individual players with Cerebral Palsy. Scan the QR code to apply or email: jbswcp@gmail.co.uk
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All Wales Cerebral Palsy Network Meeting
Hi everyone. Our next Scope All-Wales Cerebral Palsy Network is next week: Tuesday, 21 April at 6pm. It would be lovely to meet people from across Wales to talk about what matters to them. All-Wales Cerebral Palsy Network meeting – guest speaker We’re pleased to welcome Jenna Trakins, Scope’s Community Programme Lead…
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Abbreviation for Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Please do not use the two-letter abbreviation for cerebral palsy. Meta and Facebook will permanently disable your account! There is no real appeals process, and you have more chance of winning the lottery than speaking to a human being who can help you. #cerebralpalsy#cerebralpalsyawareness#meta#facebook
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My son can barely walk but officials say he must attend mainstream school
Ami Phillips said it has been a 'constant battle' to try to get her son the support he needs My son has cerebral palsy and I'm fighting for his education (Wales Online)
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Frustration getting on the housing ladder as someone with CP
Hello! First post, so apologies in advance if there's some kind of forum etiquette! Was made aware of this forum by speaking with an adviser today. This post is mostly just going to be me venting and asking for advice from anyone who has gone through the same process. I'm a 30, soon-to-be 31 year old who is trying to buy…
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Interested in More Touch and Affection in Your Life? 💛
Are you disabled? Are you non-disabled? Either way—you’re invited to join us in creating something special.We’re building inclusive, welcoming workshops for: People with physical disabilities Neurodivergent people Their friends, allies & curious peers All focused on affectionate touch, consent, and connection.Join Us for…
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Tiredness and Frustration with CP
Hello! I am 21 and have mild CP. (that mainly impacts my left side) I find that at around 6pm, no matter if I have had an active or relaxed day my fatigue becomes so bad that I can barely keep my eyes open. I try and maintain an evening routine, but trouble sleeping due to pain in my legs can prevent it. I have also found…
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People feel entitled to comment on my disability – it’s exhausting
From the Metro By Melissa Parker During my university graduation, as I proudly made my way toward the stage to receive my degree, a woman organising the event casually called me ‘wheelchair-bound.’ Walking behind me and talking into a walkie-talkie, checking the ramp was in place, her words hung in the air – simple and…
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CP Teens: From Memory Books To Future Boxes A Creative Arts Workshop
Register at: From Memory Books to Future Boxes - Creative Art Workshop | CP Teens UK A creative arts workshop offering the opportunity to capture precious memories, hopes and dreams for the future in beautiful handmade books and boxes. Thursday 28th May 2026 (half term) Chesterfield - exact location only given to those…
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Thriving Not Surviving: A right to neurorehabilitation
Waiting lists for community neurorehabilitation have grown by 52% since 2022, leaving too many people affected by neurological conditions without the support necessary to live well and maintain independence. Access to neurorehabilitation shouldn't be down to luck. But two people with the same condition can face vastly…
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CP Coffee Morning with Jacqueline Stephens
Hi everyone, there is a Coffee Morning for the CP community in Milton Keynes. Hosted by Jacqueline Stephens. 11th of April 10 am - 12 pm The Arbour, Milton Keynes
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Happy CP Awareness Month! 💚
I thought about sharing my own experience based on a recent project I have been working on. Growing up, I loved drama; I took it at GCSE, Post-16, and even outside of school. I got top grades and was told I had talent. However, I was always dismissed for leading roles in school productions. Whether intentional or not, it…
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Swallowing Awareness Day 2026. CP Cymru
As well as March being Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, the 18th March also marks Swallowing Awareness Day. Eating, drinking, and swallowing are things many of us take for granted, but for some people with cerebral palsy, these everyday activities can be challenging. Difficulties in this area, known as dysphagia, can impact…
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Celebrating CP Stories: Georgia Vine
CP Awareness Month is here! In honour of our upcoming Employment CP Roundtable on Wednesday 18 March, I interviewed Georgia Vine. Georgia is an Occupational Therapist, PHD candidate, and blogger. 1.Your story Tell us about yourself How did you decide you wanted to be an occupational therapist (OT)? I’m Georgia, a disabled…
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The hidden effort of socialising with cerebral palsy and epilepsy
Living with both cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy can require a significant, often invisible, effort to maintain a social life. The combined challenges of physical limitations, chronic fatigue, the unpredictable nature of seizures, and medication side effects can make showing up socially feel like more than a 100% effort.…
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Finding Ease in a Body with Cerebral Palsy
I woke up one morning when I was 2 needing a tissue. Like any 2-year-old wanting to blow his nose, I picked one up. However, as a 2-year-old with cerebral palsy, I wasn’t quite sure how to do it. I decided to take it one step at a time. I tried to transfer the tissue from my right hand to my left, but my right hand…
