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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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Living Healthy Lives: Exploring the effects of growing older with cerebral palsy
For the last 2 years, Scope has been working with Dr. Sonali Shah and the University of Nottingham to understand the effects of cerebral palsy (CP) as people grow older and understand their needs and access to health services as they age. The project was the first and largest UK study about ageing with CP and healthcare…
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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…
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Menopause and CP with Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson is a GP and Menopause Specialist and holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. She is passionate about increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause, and campaigns for better menopause care for all women. The January…
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Query mild ataxic cerebral palsy, query ADHD and executive dysfunction
Hi I'm posting on here because I've just had quite a
few questions recently about myself, my CP diagnosis, and my cognitive
functioning. I’m really sorry for the long wall of text, this
is partly one of my issues with prioritisation, because I think all the context
is important! I was born in 1988, born premature due to…
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Adults with Cerebral Palsy are Entitled to Annual Reviews of their Condition
Our friends at Bobath have a range of services for adults living with CP. Their adult neuro physiotherapy can support you in the physical skills needed for everyday life, regardless of your age or how long you have had the condition impacting you. They support you with a personalised treatment plan, tailored to your…
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Bobath Cost of Living Report 2023
At the end of 2022, we surveyed people and families living with cerebral palsy (CP) on how the cost-of-living crisis had affected them over the previous 12 months. We repeated this survey in November 2023. Things have not improved. Our findings indicate that the CP Community is continuing to experience hardship…
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Adult CP Reviews at Cerebral palsy Scotland
Providing therapy using the Bobath concept is at the heart of what we do at Cerebral Palsy Scotland. We're currently offering funded specialist reviews for adults with cerebral palsy living in Scotland. Why apply for a specialist review? Therapy is the key treatment for cerebral palsy, but many adults don't have access to…
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Misdiagnoses and CP
Misdiagnosis of learning difficulties in individuals with cerebral palsy is a significant issue that can have profound impacts on their educational and personal development. This misjudgement often arises from a misunderstanding of cerebral palsy and its effects on learning and cognition. For instance, the challenges in…
