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Wheels of Independence
Suzie was born with cerebral palsy, a disability that affects the movement of her legs. Suzie writes about how she has coped with living with cerebral palsy, starting with her earliest memories as a child, to her more recent experiences as an adult. Included in this book is how Suzie coped with her school days and how she…
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‘I felt seen and understood’ actor with cerebral palsy Niamh Moriarty stars in BBC Drama
When 16-year-old Niamh Moriarty first read the script for Best Interests, she felt “seen and understood”. Moriarty, from Killiney, Co Dublin, stars alongside Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen in the BBC One drama series which starts on Monday, June 12th. She has cerebral palsy and plays a disabled character. “I have never…
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First Contact Physiotherapists
NHS England has announced that by 2024, all adults in England will be able to see a musculoskeletal first-contact physiotherapist at their local GP practice without being referred by a GP. The vast majority of musculoskeletal first-contact practitioners are physiotherapists with enhanced skills. They can help patients with…
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Plea for more accessible hotels and a better understanding of additional needs
A Jersey wheelchair user wants hotel bosses to realise the importance of truly accessible rooms. Luke du Val has cerebral palsy and says he does not have the same opportunities to travel as some of his friends, with spontaneous trips away usually taking weeks or months to organise. He adds there can be issues despite…
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Man receives £25k over disability discrimination claim
A man with cerebral palsy who was told not to "play the disability card" in his job at Home Bargains has received £25,000 after alleging discrimination. Ryan Walker, who worked as a sales assistant at its Armagh shop, took the case after his duties were changed. He had informed the firm that he needed to be physically…
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Share your experience of bus travel in the UK.
Disabled bus users are needed to help improve bus accessibility and inclusion across the UK. Bususers.org is asking about the experiences of disabled people, good or bad when using buses in the U.K. Take part and shape public transport
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Family of disabled man told to 'organise their own transport' if they want him to attend a day care
The family of a disabled man have said they have been told to organise their own transport if they want him to attend a daycare centre - when he leaves his special needs college in the summer. Joseph O'Reggio, who's from Wolverhampton was left with severe brain damage, and he now has 24-hour care for his severe needs after…
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'People always judge but you can't let that stop you': The barber changing the way we see disability
One of Birmingham's most well-known barbers says his disability has only made him stronger, as he continues his incredible success story. Kaycie Francis, who works at Smokey Barbers in the city's Primark store, was born with cerebral palsy, a condition which affects the way he walks. However he hasn't let it get in the way…
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Special issue aims to deepen the conversation around cerebral palsy
Although cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood-onset disability, there are very few evidence-based clinical practice guidelines or recommendations on how to treat and manage this condition. A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, guest-edited by Rachel Byrne, Deborah Gaebler-Spira,…
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New therapy pool at Poole centre for disabled adults
Plans have been approved for a new “life-changing” therapy pool for adults with disabilities. Diverse Abilities has gained planning permission for the brand-new hydrotherapy pool complex in Poole. It is due to be built at the Beehive Adult Centre in Manor Avenue as part of the charity’s £1m Splash Appeal. The Beehive acts…
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Cerebral Palsy Pain Negatively Affects Employment, Earnings
Cerebral palsy (CP) pain can negatively affect earnings and even lower access to full-time employment, according to results of a longitudinal cohort study, published in the Disability and Health Journal. Cerebral palsy pain is chronic and often develops with the condition. It is among the most common early-onset lifelong…
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Using Baclofen
Hello, I am dealing with increasing pain & tightness in my right hip due to my CP. I'm 56. Along with exercises from a physio, I have been prescribed 30mg of Baclofen daily. I find this helpful, but not enough for the level of pain in movement I now have. I would like to ask others who use Baclofen about their experience…
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Cerebral palsy and tics
HI, my son (17) has cerebral palsy, over the last few years hr started to experience tics, at first he didn’t know to explain them to me but we spoke with his doc and she said they were tics. Yesterday he shut his fingers in the back door and caused blood to trap under his finger nail, he then passed out luckily I caught…
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Cp meet ups
Is there any groups around north Devon like for people with a physical disability ? Thanks
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I don't have CP
I was "assumed" to be suffering from CP by a hospital consultant Just because my mobility is so poor - a urology consultant put me down on my medical notes (dating back 18 months) as suffering from CP. He clearly was not aware that CP can't be developed later in life (I am almost 60) but still has NOT "apologised" for this…
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UCL Study Exploring parental understanding of the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
You
are being invited to take part in an MSc research project exploring the
education and understanding of parents caring for a child with a diagnosis of
Cerebral Palsy. Please tell us your experiences and complete the survey
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Bobath June Meet-up Foot care and CP
Our monthly adult meet-up is back with a special guest, Mr Barry Francis. In this session, Mr Barry Francis (podiatrist and podiatric surgeon) will share his knowledge on foot care in CP. Book for FREE here: http://ow.ly/U36k50Okieh
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Scope and Cerebral Palsy (CP) Research Project
Scope is working with Humanly (www.designhumanly.com), a team of researchers and designers, to better understand the views of people with Cerebral Palsy and their families and carers. We want to involve lots of different people, whether or not you have contacted Scope, worked with Scope or used any of Scope's services. We…
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Our Next Welcome Café is Monday 14th of July 4:30pm until 5:30pm!
It was so good meeting everybody who could attend our first virtual chat! So good we're going to host another with our friends at CP Sport. If you would like to join us and say hi, Register Here If you have trouble registering for the Cafe, please email me at Richard.Luke@scope.org.uk We have now lowered the age range to…
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I wasn't expected to survive to adulthood - now I'm competing in the Great North Run
(left to right) Robert Bate and his friend John Gilbert (Image: Irwin Mitchell)A man assaulted so severely as a child doctors did not expect him to survive will take part in one of the most famous runs in the world. Robert Bate, 28, defied the odds to even reach adulthood and will now compete in this year's Great North…
