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Children in England waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy diagnoses – data
Years-long waits for diagnoses and support for autistic young people in England and others with conditions including cerebral palsy is “robbing” them of their childhoods, the Children’s Commissioner has warned. Children with cerebral palsy faced the highest wait of all for diagnosis through community health services, at…
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I want to contribute to society-19 year old young man
This young disabled man dreamed of having a job-The system had other ideas BBC In depth
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Hi, my name is jdevine83! son is 6 and has CP. I am exhausted with his screaming for things
HEllo, my son is 6 and has CP. I am exhausted with his screaming for things like mammy to talk on the phone or to brush teeth. I know alot of ppl say look out for triggers, or they might be feeling frustrated. So what is it when my son has slept peacefully all night then wakes up screaming at me pulling his ear indicating…
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Please join us for our Instagram Live with Eva Abley from BGT
Please join us for our Instagram Live with @Eva_Abley this evening at 5 pm on our UK Instagram @sunflowerlanyardscheme ⠀ Eva has cerebral palsy and has just finished her GCSE's and joins us to talk about her experiences so far. She has achieved an awful lot already!⠀ We will put the recording on The Sunflower Conversations…
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Apply now for a funded adult specialist review with CP Scotland
Providing therapy using the Bobath concept is at the heart of what we do at Cerebral Palsy Scotland. We're currently offering funded specialist reviews for adults with cerebral palsy living in Scotland. Why apply for a specialist review? Therapy is the key treatment for cerebral palsy, but many adults don’t have access to…
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World CP Day and Disney+ Collaboration
I don't know if you have seen but Disney+ has adapted the book, "Out of My Mind" for World CP Day 2024. This is huge! WorldCPDay.org says: Our exclusive partnership with Disney+ for World Cerebral Palsy Day has received global recognition. On Friday, October 4 we launched the trailer for Out of My Mind - a new film telling…
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ageing with cerebral palsy
Hi I am 26 years old and I have told that I could arthritis as my blood test has back I have inflammation. I am waiting for next blood test appointment.
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World CP Day on Sunday 6 October 2024
It is World CP Day on Sunday 6 October. Wishing everyone a happy day celebrating all the amazing individuals of this CP online community, and the worldwide CP community!
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I'm a disabled beauty Queen raising Awareness of Cerebral Palsy
“In pageants, beauty queens don’t speak about disabilities or health conditions. But that’s not real. I want to show that this happens, and we can be a part of something.” One of the reasons I had to leave school was because of negative attitudes. Through primary school, I used a lot of different aids and was constantly in…
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Swimming Lessons, very poor self-esteem, very poor body-image & very low confidence
Hi Everyone, As someone who has C.P.: Cerebral Palsy and Swimming – Safety Training Awards, Program helps anyone who has this Condition with their Swimming Lessons. 🏊♀️ 🏊♂️ •Has in-depth knowledge on how Cerebral Palsy affects movement in Swimming Skills. •Overcoming these challenges when Swimming with this Condition.…
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Join us for the next CP Network meeting on Wednesday, 9 October, from 6 to 7 PM
I hope you can join us next Wednesday😀! We’re having an open house because so many people asked for it! It will be a relaxed and friendly meet-up, so come along and bring any topics or questions you want to talk about. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 9 October 2024, from 6pm to 7pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!…
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Veezu partners with Cerebral Palsy Cymru for October Fundraising
Veezu partners with Cerebral Palsy Cymru Jack Price, Regional Director at Veezu, added: “We’re excited to partner with Cerebral Palsy Cymru and support the incredible work they do for children and families across Wales. Our team is proud to be part of an initiative that will make a real difference in the lives of those…
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Mowgli Street Food Cardiff Raise 75K for Cerebral Palsy Cymru
Mowgli Street Food Fundraisers The Cardiff branch of the popular Indian Street Food Restaurant has raised £75,026 for Cerebral Palsy Cymru to date. @SaraC_Scope
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how hard is it for a disabled person to get a skill worker visa?
Hello I have mild CP i can work and function pay bills and all that? I am lookin at the gov uk website now for a few days. what suggestions do you all have for me? I am open to anything you and everyone say or give me or info given. Cheers
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Help Us Raise Awareness and Drive Change for Adults with CP on World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024
Adults with CP do not get joined-up healthcare provisions like other adults with lifelong conditions. UP - The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement have illustrated the lifelong condition of CP through a series of impactful images:20 people, including Drag Queen known as ‘Sugar Cube’, Wayne Allingham, Actor known best for ‘Sex…
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World Cerebral Palsy Day - Diagnosis and treatment
Cerebral Palsy is diagnosed in infancy. Take a look at the below resource for information on how it is diagnosed, what the outlook is, and other associated conditions.
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World Cerebral Palsy Day 6 October 2024
World Cerebral Palsy Day 6 October 2024 is approaching. Did you know there are 17 million people worldwide with Cerebral Palsy? Take a look below for more information at the different ways in which cerebral palsy can affect children and adults.
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The countdown is on! World CP Day 2024
The countdown is on! There are now just ten days to go until we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day on Sunday 6 October 2024! Every year, 6 October is an opportunity to come together in a global day of action and celebrate the resilience, diversity and vibrancy of people with CP. In 2024, the theme of World CP Day…
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The Everydayness of Falling:consequences and management for adults with cerebral palsy
Dr Sonali Shah, The University of Nottingham and Scope are happy to share our research article published in the International Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation. You can read the full article here. Have you experienced an increase in falls? When discussing falls, this would be a good piece of research to share with…
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As Someone with Cerebral Palsy, Here's How I Made My House a Sanctuary
By Kelly Dawson Good Housekeeping.com (USA) Navigating a largely inaccessible world can be exhausting, but I made sure my apartment would be the ultimate place to relax. A year ago, when I moved into my own apartment, I aimed to cultivate a setting that made me feel safe. As a woman born with cerebral palsy, I have legs…
