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Mara Ba (My Mother in Gujarati)
Admission free, advance booking is required
1 hour 20 minutes plus 20-minute interval
For ages 16+ Book Now Mara Ba (My Mother in Gujarati) is a multilingual, semi-biographical play, written in English, Gujarati and Swahili. Jump through time and across continents with Rupa, a young Gujarati woman, as she seeks her…
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Mental Health and Cerebral Palsy
In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 322 million people worldwide experience depression and a further 250 million people have an anxiety disorder. If you, or someone in your family, has a mental health issue, you are not alone. Mental and physical health are deeply interconnected. While chronic…
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Vegetarian/Veganism and CP
Today I'm talking with Ally about her experiences living with CP and how she has found that diet has had a positive impact on her impairment. When not working as a Bursary Administrator, Ally is a member of Scope's CP Network. [Ally is standing wearing a floral blouse with a light brown skirt and blue shoes by the edge of…
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The Bobath Centre wants to know how the cost-of-living crisis has impacted you and your family.
As a result of rising prices on many essentials such as energy, fuel and food costs, the country is currently facing a cost-of-living crisis. Action is needed to support working people, including those living with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Have your voice heard To ensure we can address the issues, The Bobath…
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I have CP and have a sensation of falling.
Hello, My name is Donna and I have CP. I use a wheelchair 24/7, but am able to transfer to attend to my needs. Ever since I was born, I've had this sensation of falling in certain situations. When I get them, it feels like I am either free falling, or I'm on the edge of a cliff ready to fall. They seem to be triggered when…
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Woman with cerebral palsy laments cost of adaptive shoes that Wakefield's NHS trust won't pay for
A woman with cerebral palsy says being disabled shouldn’t end up costing more through high prices for suitable footwear. Bianca Raven, 36, said Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, would provide orthotics – the adjustments within shoes for people who have difficulties walking – but not…
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Hi, my name is SusiA! I'm finding out ways to help my friend with CP
I'm here to find out more about ways of working with IT for my friend living with CP + progressive restrictions from age and injury. He's writing a book, with support from various friends including me; and I'll be searching around for ideas like text/audio software and such. Now to scoot around your site - but good to say…
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International Day of People with Disabilities roundtable 6th December 2022 4.00pm-5.00pm
Dear all, I hope you are well. 3 December 2022 marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). IDPWD is a time for celebration, learning and action. It is a time to recognise and value the diversity of disabled people worldwide. While disability is our day-to-day work at Scope, the Day is important across the…
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Work Capability Assessment
Hi, I have been trying to help my brother, who is on Universal Credit after losing his job during Covid, to have his status changed to Limited Capability for Work. He had a telephone assessment in June. His application was turned down in October, and I asked for an explanation of their decision, followed by another request…
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The Beauty of Being a Dancer with Cerebral Palsy
"I am communicating freedom," says Jerron Herman, 31, a professional dancer. BY ALEX GARDNER PUBLISHED: NOV 14, 2022 Men's Health U.S. NOAH BENUSSixty-one million Americans—one in four of us!—live with some form of what’s usually called a disability. Men's Health talked to nine people who show that the things that might…
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World CP Day 2022
World Cerebral Palsy Day #worldcpday, was created to raise the profile and increase awareness of cerebral palsy (CP). Since launching in 2012, has come a long way. In 2020 alone, we reached over 26 million people with the support of hundreds of organisations from around the world dedicated to supporting the cerebral palsy…
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I am trying to find out how many people/children have CP in the East Midlands
Hi I work for CP Sport and we are currently looking into setting up regional hubs with the support of some regional partners. We are interested to find out what activities are currently being accessed and what families really need to help them access physical activity? The more feedback we can get the better plus we will…
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Members-only event: register now and get a free snack box!
Posted on behalf of @Giovanni_Scope Hello everyone, I’m excited to invite you to the first Scope Members Social event, which will take place online on Monday 14 November 2022, from 6.30pm to 8pm. Scope Members Social events are an occasion for our members to meet each other, share their lived experience of disability and…
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Hi, I'm vickylbarnes! My 1yo has CP. Where can I access funding?
Hi all. I am looking for some advice after recently moving back to the UK with my 1 year old son who hasCP and developmental delays. I am being knocked back by what feels like every service and told the waiting times for anything NHS is about 6 months. Is this really the case? Is there any way to get funding from anywhere…
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How is Mental Health Support for people with CP Funded
I have had a lot of questions about how accessing mental health support with Disability Plus is funded. I thought I'd share a post that hopefully explains how it works. Funding your Adult Cerebral Palsy Mental Health Sessions DisabilityPlus deliver counselling for adults with conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Spina…
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Cerebral palsy: The Movement Centre provides free care
Archie, from Market Drayton in Shropshire, has cerebral palsy and is now being treated at The Movement Centre in Oswestry. Where previously families would have had to pay £2,000, the charity is now in a position to provide free care. Cerebral palsy: The Movement Centre provides free care - BBC News
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“People need educating - my dream is to stop people with cerebral palsy being spoken down to."
“People need educating - my dream is to stop people with cerebral palsy being spoken down to."Beautiful drag queen and Drag Race UK contestant Elektra Fence was recently invited to speak to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Cerebral Palsy. Elektra's parents, Ann and Ian Riley, both have Cerebral Palsy and…
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CP Network Meeting Thursday 17th November 2022 - 6pm-7pm
Hello All - I hope you are well. I just wanted to check in and see how you are all doing. Our next meeting is on: Thursday 17th November 6pm-7pm - if you have any topics you want to raise, please put them here and Richard and I will schedule time. Also just to remind you all the CP Survey will be closing on 1st November…
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Mild CP and Ageing
Hi Everyone, I am 44 and had my diagnosis of Hemiplegic CP at the age of 5. I had tendon lengthening op followed by at least 11 years of physio. Recently I have been experiencing increased pain / cramps / muscle spasms. Feeling of fatigue and overbalancing. Is this normal as I am struggling?
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Interviewees Needed for study into Ageing and CP
ALTHEA Study Living Healthy Lives: Exploring the effects of growing older with cerebral palsy and use of healthcare services across the life course Invitation We would like to invite you to take part in our research study. Please read the following information about the purpose of the research, how the findings will be…
