Meet the Scope community team!

Pippa_Alumni

Here on the community we thought it might be nice to share a little about ourselves, so you can get to know the people behind the usernames! 

Adrian (@Adrian_Scope)

Hi everyone, I'm Adrian and I’m the Senior Community Partner here at Scope.

I’m based in Essex and am a father to three fantastic kids. I have a passion for sports and creative writing and when I’m not losing to my family at Monopoly, I’m always looking for the next great box set or book series.

Chloe (@Chloe_Scope)

My name is Chloe and I am your new community officer. Last summer I spent 3 months being an intern on the community so it is amazing to be back!

I have just finished my degree in Psychology & Child Development and in my spare time I love to write my blog and raise awareness around having cerebral palsy and visual cortex disorder. If there is anything you think I may be able to help with then just give us a shout.

Richard (@Richard_Scope)

Hello, I'm Richard and I am the Specialist Information Officer for Cerebral Palsy, I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. I work on Scope's Cerebral Palsy content and sometimes on the community in general. I live in the Midlands with my family, still a learner parent! My passions are music, travel, wine and of course my first love.....Liverpool Football Club.

Whether you're new to the site or you're a long-time member, we strive to keep the community a safe and supportive place for everybody. You can reach us at any time by emailing [email protected].

wilko

Thank you team, it has been nice to read a bit about the boys and girls who keep the whole community functioning day in day out.

cripps

Hello team 👋, which is the best one to talk too and get advice about my mental health, struggling to get hold of my mental health team it’s like they’ve run off and left me to my own devices. 

Pippa_Alumni

Morning @cripps! Unfortunately none of us are trained mental health professionals and so we wouldn't be best placed to advise ourselves, but it might be worth looking into mental health advocacy if this continues to be an issue? 

Topkitten

Ty for the information. I am only certain of one thing and that is that I will not be able to remember all this. Memory issues is just one of the new things I am having to come to terms with. I appreciate all the work that you all do and, under better circumstances, might have volunteered to help myself as I have always striven to help others where I can. Unfortunately I do not trust myself, especially at the moment, to either put in the relevant work or to be able to stick to it plus, being a pessimist at heart, I do not always have the ability to lift others unless I am f2f with them. I am a natural empath which I suggest you not enquire too much about as I have two very long FB posts describing my theories about empathy and empaths which could cause quite a bit of discussion and argument as it explains everything from dislike to love, lol!

Good luck to you all.

TK

Ami2301

Hi Team!

Can I just say you all are amazing and thank you for everything you do!

Ami

Mumof2ds

Being a newbie here myself. 

I wanted to say thank you to forum members, staff and the community for the friendly support IveI received. 
Thanks P x

Debzs

I'm new to forums and I'd like to say a huge thank you for all the help and advice I've received,als a the patience, being a newbie to it all takes a bit time, much appreciated 

mikehughescq

Do any of you blog outside of the Scope community? It would be interesting to be able to read those. Any links?

Geoark

@mikehughescq I know @Pippa_Scope does a great blog https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk I don't get there as often as I would like but enjoy catching up with her posts when I can.

@Sam_Scope can be seen at http://www.sobadass.me

@LiamO_Dell can be seen at https://thelifeofathinker.wordpress.com

I am going to stop there or the staff will start thinking I am stalking them  but all three are great reads.

mikehughescq

Cheers @Geoark. I run three blogs but I’m keeping them secret for now. Off to read these three immediately. 

Edit: Have just looked at @Sam_Scope blog. She must surely/hopefully be familiar with the work of Hannah Witton? 

Pippa_Alumni

Thanks for sharing @Geoark/ @mikehughescq! You can also find @Chloe_Scope's fab blog at http://cpstudentblog.blogspot.com/

Liam_Alumni

Thanks for sharing, @Geoark!

I've heard of Hannah Witton, @mikehughescq. I'm a big fan of vloggers on YouTube and enjoy her videos on her stoma bag and where she shares her experiences. Definitely worth a watch!

mikehughescq

Pippa_Scope said:

Thanks for sharing @Geoark/ @mikehughescq! You can also find @Chloe_Scope's fab blog at http://cpstudentblog.blogspot.com/

Cheers @Pippa_Scope.

petitebumblebee

This is really helpful. Thanks Pippa! I'm sure I will make use of the help, that you are all offering. X

mikehughescq

Must just say I’ve spent a fair bit of time this week reading the blogs in detail and have trally enjoyed them.

Liam_Alumni

That's great to hear, @mikehughescq! We're glad you enjoy reading them.

Sam_Alumni

Thanks for sharing!

Chloe_Scope

Thanks for sharing my blog @Pippa_Scope and thank you everyone for your feedback, we all really appreciate it

Glad you are enjoying the blogs @mikehughescq!

debbiedo49

I am so stalking those blogs lol

Chloe_Scope

Hope you enjoy them @debbiedo49!

Sam_Alumni

@Chloe_Scope has now finished her internship with us here on the community, she was a great asset to us this year and I am sure you will miss her as we will!

Chloe Tear (@Chloe_Scope)

Hi, I’m Chloe and I’ve just started the role of online community intern at Scope. I work alongside the rest of the team to support the community, arrange guest blogs and hopefully get involved with other projects along the way. I was really drawn to this opportunity due to being a keen blogger and disability advocate, as well as working with the Stories team in the past. I hope to use my experience of having cerebral palsy and a visual impairment to support others.

In my spare time I love photography, reading and crocheting. As well as writing my blog and charity work. However, I rarely miss the opportunity for a coffee catch up, especially if it’s vintage and independent. 

Topkitten

I know I am old but after working with computers for 25 years you would think working out how to blog would be easy. Unfortunately I have no idea and even if I did I am not sure anyone would read it, lol!

TK

topshoes

How nice to see you all x

Sue52

Hi everyone at Scope. 

your doing a great thing keep it up 
xxx

hdeakin

Hi team scope, it was great to get to know a bit about you all involved on the online community. X x

jnl

Hi team, I’m new to forums not that sure what you do 

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @jnl, and welcome! Our community guide may be worth a read, to help you get started.

clarkjohnson

Hello I'm Clark cancer survivor but it leaves it mark in more ways than one not looking for sympathy just understanding I'm no Albert Einstein but I'm a good listener and fine with the human touch . Much xxx 

JCC

Thank you all.  

LyndaFletcher

Thanks for welcome Antonia.
Joined a long time ago but first time I've properly accessed  site!

clare_1

Just want to say a big thank you to all the team and members for help and support you provide.
It's good to know that someone will always do their best to help and makes you feel less alone 

Sam_Alumni

That's so lovely @clare_1 - thank you

steve51

Hi all.

I am one of the “Community Champion’s here at “Scope”

I have had a “Stroke” myself effecting my “Left Side”

To date I have had a number of “Brain Operation’s”” 

I have had “Glue & Radiation To Date”

I very much like my current role at “Scope”

In my spare time I love being in & around my family 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

I also enjoy working on my numerous pc’s
at home 🏠 🏠

I’m here to help /support as my new/existing members 😇😇

@steve51.

umme

Hi..I m new here.I m mother of two children..my son is of 13years and my daughter is 10..at the age of 4 she was a normal child..after this with progressive weaknesses she is wheel chair bound now...her diagnosis is yet unconfirmed...I join the community so that I can get help for my daughter .

Adrian_Scope

Hi @umme, welcome to the community. Hopefully you'll find lots of support here and in the Parents and carers discussion group.