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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…
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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…
