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I found out last Wednesday that my 2 year old son has CP
Hi I'm new last week Wednesday i found out my 2yr old has cp
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Bowel trouble
Hi everyone I’m new to the site and have a 24year old daughter with CP. For the past few months she’s been struggling to open her bowels even with medication and lockdown has made the situation worse as she’s isn’t able to access and hydrotherapy. She is under a gastric consultant but so far not much help. I was wondering…
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Online Events for the week 1st of February with CP Mids
Hello everyone, Hope you are all well and set for another week of online activities Cerebral Palsy Midlands 2021 Up and coming online activity plans – Week 5 Monday 1st February 12pm Catch up on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83952103549 2pm Music with Matt live on the CPM Facebook…
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Going to university
My son in year 13 and and his offers for universities have all arrived now and I have now got to accept that my little boy will be leaving home. His first choice is 4 hours drive from home and as neither my husband nor I went to university ourselves we just wondered if anyone with similar disabilities has any life hacks or…
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Residential housing options for young adult with CP, Epilepsy and severe learning difficulties
Hi There My son is 15 and we are starting to think about his future arrangements as he is unlikely to be able live or work independently. He has CP with quadriplegia, epilepsy and severe learning difficulties. I know that with his EHCP he is already in a good position to have this covered on a professional basis but I just…
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Cerbal palsy
Hello quick question with anyone has CP do you have any pain or get in pain every quickly?
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I want to get my sister a tablet
My sister is 72 with cerebral Palsy. Her hands are badly clawed but she can use one finger to select items on a keyboard. Cannot manipulate a mouse. I want to get her a tablet with a large letter keyboard and another kind of mouse. She just likes to use for games, quizes, reading a book. Any ideas would be most welcome.…
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Good morning
Hope everyone is ok ?
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Any good recommendations for an orthotics clinic?
Hi everyone, I have mild CP and can walk unaided I have ankle equinus contractures and spastic diplegia. I am 37 and although I have never worn orthotics I would like to look into them. Does anyone here have recommendations for a good orthotics clinic in London or assessment and custom orthotics. Any experiences or advice…
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CP and COVID Vaccine
Does anyone know if having Cerebral palsy give you a bit of priority with getting the COVID Vaccine?
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Cerbal palsy
Hello my name is Sam I have cerebral palsy hemiplegia I'm 22 years old is it true does it get worse when I get older
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Virtual Fitness Classes
https://cpsport.azolve.com/Workbench.mvc/Show/6?category=Sport%20Events Scope, CP Sport and Inclusfit have joined forces to bring you online virtual fitness classes which are inclusive to all. Every Tuesday throughout February at 5 pm-5.45 pm Sam will be delivering a range of classes: Rockbox- Tuesday 2nd Feb -…
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Online events with CP Midlands week beginning 25th Jan
Hey everyone, hope everyone is doing okay, Cerebral Palsy Midlands 2021 Up and coming online activity plans – Week 4 Monday 25th January 9am Art video from art tutor Mark Jenkins LIVE on the CPM Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CerebralPalsyMidlands/ 12pm Catch up on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82387556146 2pm…
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Experiences of CP Questionnaire
This questionnaire is aimed to gather information on your experiences and opinions surrounding Cerebral Palsy. Please answer all questions with as much detail as possible. You are not required to answer any questions throughout the questionnaire apart from 1-3. All information gathered from this questionnaire will remain…
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I have just been told our grandson has CP
I have just been told our grandson has CP. I have alot to learn about CP and how was grandparents can best help & support him.
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Top Tips for Coping with Shielding
Many of us are finding it hard to maintain our mental health wellbeing during the lockdown. Here are a few tips to help yourself cope with this pandemic situation. Focus on your body: * Make sure that you have a balanced routine. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Sleep at least six to seven hours. *…
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Adults with Cerebral Palsy Need Better Access to Health Care
A new commentary, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, from the University of Michigan, highlights the state of scientific research, policies and health services available for adults with cerebral palsy, and advocates for improvements. “Cerebral palsy has been thought of for a long time as a pediatric condition,”…
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New here
Hello i came across this site when I was looking for information on CP. My fiance has mild CP that effects his lower limbs. When I first met him he told me he "used to have" CP, he was in major denial about it and just soldiered on. After I did a bit of looking into it, I realised it's a life long condition cause by his…
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Baclofen Do you have experience of alternatives please?
Hi If anyone can refer me to a previous discussion please do or suggest where to try, that would be great. (The original aims of this charity covered my Uncle's position). Thanks I noticed my uncle repeatedly return to his old self on admission to hospital, despite needing hospitalisation. I found the hospital back then…
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Moved: wrist fusion
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