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Your Life, Your Way, LiveYou
Where can I get funding for PA's?What are my rights?How can I be independent?How can I secure the right support for me? It can be so confusing, overwhelming & like one big nightmare - this is why we've partnered with LiveYou to bring you a 3-part webinar/workshop series! CARE FUNDING & YOUR RIGHTS (webinar/workshop 1 of 3)…
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FA Disability Cup CP Finals
The FA Disability Cup returns this weekend to St Georges Park and promises to deliver a weekend of great impairment specific football. The CP Final is taking place on Sunday 12th June. There is still time to get tickets (£1) to come along and watch. Tickets can be purchased online and must be pre-booked – FA Disability Cup…
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Hi, my name is The_BatDad! I was born with cerebral palsy
Hi, just joined. Been going through my "own personal hell" for quite a few years. Wish to speak to people that have been on a similar "road". I was born with cerebral palsy, right side hemiplegia, dystonic movement in the right arm. I suffer from social anxiety, depression, anxiety, stress, you name it. My main problem at…
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Hi, my name is tsukiko! I'm so happy to support scope and I also have mild cp
Hello my name is Sarah (Removed, personal information) ) and I'm new I'm so happy to support scope and I also have mild cp myself and know the struggle every day
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Hello everybody my name is Ammar I have just joined the community. I'm looking for treatments
Hello everybody my name is Ammar I have just joined the community hoping to gain insight on CP and how people deal with it. I am 28 years old I have CP spastic diplegia and I also have severe stammer. I was just wondering if there is more I could do to improve my condition. I have done speech therapy, physiotherapy,…
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Hi, my name is MichyB!
Please assist. Desperately looking for community centre, stimulation centres, socialization, carers or outings for 35 yr old mentally & physically disabled young adult. Has Ataxic Cerebral Palsy. In Wakefield, Yorkshire area.
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Understanding physiotherapy and physio service: exploring the perspectives of adults living with CP
Recent studies have shown that adults with CP face physical, functional, and social disadvantages that contribute to activity limitations reduced opportunities for participation and decreased quality of life. A study conducted by Brunel University, Scope and Adult CP Hub and the wider CP community investigated the…
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Living in the Grey Area Between Disabled and Able-Bodied
When I was in university, I had a roommate who told me that she thought all people with cerebral palsy used wheelchairs. She didn’t realize there was a whole different set of people with cerebral palsy who don’t fit the stereotypical image of a person in a wheelchair or use walking aids such as crutches or a walker to get…
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Bad Clubbing Experience :(
Hey! I do have CP but I am also 20 and a student so I love a good night out aha. However when I went out with my friends on a Friday night it’s near enough ruined the fun for me. My CP predominantly affects my legs, so when I do walk my main issues are balance and stamina while standing. Like many of us, I walk differently…
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CP Sport National Swimming Championships
Love swimming, love swimming competition? Take part in the CP Sport National Swimming Championships 2022! Sun 19th June
Nottingham Ideal for cerebral palsy swimmers at club level Info & register: http://ow.ly/BtTB50IBIgL Contact:claire.lavers@cpsport.org
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Wheel 'n' Walk for Inclusion
Wheel'n'Walkers are you ready? We're excited for our Wheel’n’Walk sponsored walk supporting inclusion at Cannon Hill park, Sunday 15th May with an 11am start! Four charities; Birmingham Phab Camps, Cerebral Palsy Midlands, Noah's Star and Focus Birmingham will be set up by The Bandstand at 11am ready to begin and are able…
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Hi, my name is shelley9! I have CP and I'm looking for new friends
Hi I’m new to this I have cerabal palsey and I’m looking for new friends
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Do you dream yourself with a disability?
Hi everyone, Quite new here, and this is my first time posting. I have bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, only affecting my legs. I was quite curious to realise that I'm very rarely disabled in my dreams. It happened once, a few months ago, after deciding to learn more about the disabled community. I'm just wondering if…
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Cerebral Palsy Football
Cerebral Palsy Football (CP Football) is for people with cerebral palsy or an acquired brain injury. It is a team sport which can be played as a recreational activity, competitively at a club or at a national, regional and international level. Football is very adaptable and people can take part in activities on their own…
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Hello, mobility issues & looking for specialist physio/ personal trainer please
Hi all, i'm new here, looking for some advice please... My sister who has CP is now 48 and has always been pretty active/ independent in walking. However since lockdown, WFH & especially after getting the jab, she has had difficulty in moving her leg & moving around, even with an aid. As if her muscles in one leg have…
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Cerebral Palsy and Sleep
Cerebral Palsy and Sleeping Problems Sleep problems in cerebral palsy are very common. In fact, children with cerebral palsy are five times more likely than children without cerebral palsy to have problems sleeping. Despite these numbers, there is a lack of information about how to best assess and treat insomnia in…
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Could you play for England?
Could you be the next England football team player? The FA Para Football Regional England Talent Days are coming up! Taking place this May, June and July across the country. For football players ages 7-16 and with cerebral palsy, partially sighted, deaf, or blind. Scan the code on the poster for details of how to sign up…
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CP & Activities
Hey, Just looking for information re activities for my client with CP, his CP means he is chair bound and he does not operate it. I have seen different adventure activities but they cost around 500 for the weekend. Looking for day trips and weekend activities but just something with a lighter price tag. We are in South…
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CP Teens Pizza Night
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore! Join in with the FREE CP Teens UK Virtual Pizza Night on Friday 20th May 2022! Receive a FREE pizza kit to create & make your own pizzas! T&C's apply. All info & registration at: http://cpteensuk.org/events
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Technology for CP
Hey guys, I'm working with a gentleman who has CP. His mobility is isolated to the use of his right hand and arm. He would love to become more social active and start some new hobbies. I'm new to care and feel there are a few things he is missing especially regarding tech that would improve his circumstances. As I said I…
