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Cerebral Palsy

Whatever stage of life you or your child are in, Scope’s community can provide support and advice on cerebral palsy.

Providing information and support to people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an important part of Scope’s heritage. Today you can find a wealth of information about Cerebral Palsy on our website, and share and discuss your experiences and issues here on our online community.

GP requires permission for me to talk about son's medical needs

Mark2711 72 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by WestHam06 November 2020
Advice for my granddaughter please

gabriel336 43 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by woodbine November 2020
Cerebral Palsy Midlands Up and coming online activity plans week beginning 2nd November

Richard_Scope 11 views 0 replies 1 point Started by Richard_Scope November 2020
Making dance with my 4 iPads I’m a contemporary with cerebral palsy

disabledkevin 12 views 2 replies 1 point Most recent by Ross_Scope October 2020
Lack of SALT for adults with CP

forgoodnesssake 41 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by forgoodnesssake October 2020
SPASMS

norahmay 21 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by norahmay October 2020
What's on This Week with Cerebral Palsy Mids (CPM)

Richard_Scope 1 view 0 replies 0 points Started by Richard_Scope October 2020
My Morning Care Routine

disabledkevin 31 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope October 2020
Looking for Advice on Getting A PEG or Feeding Tube

Laith_Ritchie 21 views 11 replies 0 points Most recent by Richard_Scope October 2020
Wheelchair Football

Richard_Scope 13 views 2 replies 1 point Most recent by WestHam06 October 2020
My name is Andrea. i live in Havant, Hampshire.

Andywedg 24 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope October 2020
The CM Sessions!! Dance music event

Richard_Scope 11 views 2 replies 1 point Most recent by Chloe_Scope October 2020
CP Welcome Café starts Monday 3rd of August at 4pm

Richard_Scope 561 views 34 replies 2 points Most recent by Richard_Scope October 2020
Info

mtag 12 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by mtag October 2020
Accessible Inclusive Exercise from Home

Richard_Scope 12 views 1 reply 1 point Most recent by janer1967 October 2020
Travel agents and insurance companies?

gabriel336 41 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope October 2020
Getting older with mild cp

Sambt1993 112 views 10 replies 0 points Most recent by Chloe_Scope October 2020
This Fridays Carers Group with Healthwatch Birmingham

Richard_Scope 2 views 0 replies 0 points Started by Richard_Scope October 2020
Woman with cerebral palsy removed from Alton Towers ride

Richard_Scope 32 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Chloe_Scope October 2020
cerebral palsy and school

colette65 82 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by WestHam06 October 2020
Hi, my name is clareaj!

clareaj 31 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by Richard_Scope October 2020
Book giveaway for World CP Day

jonblake 3 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Chloe_Scope October 2020
World CP Day 6th October 2020

Richard_Scope 141 views 0 replies 2 points Started by Richard_Scope October 2020
International AAC Awareness Month

Richard_Scope 11 views 1 reply 1 point Most recent by janer1967 October 2020
World CP Day and virtual social with CP Sport and CP Teens

Richard_Scope 11 views 0 replies 1 point Started by Richard_Scope September 2020
Has anyone here regretted their selective dorsal rhizotomy?

Udosdottir 21 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Udosdottir September 2020
Private neuro physiotherapist for children?

gabriel336 21 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by janer1967 September 2020
Financial help for parents with CP toddler

jennierose9 41 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Chloe_Scope September 2020
Getting help for my son with hemiplegia

TJ1000 31 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by Chloe_Scope September 2020
Hi, my name is Charliesmam and my 9 year old son has CP.

Charliesmam 91 views 37 replies 0 points Most recent by Richard_Scope September 2020

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