Cerebral palsy

Creative Pathways is back!! In association with Scope and The Rosie Jones Foundation. 28 & 29 August @ Here East, London. FREE!!! We’re back with another amazing lineup of creative professionals to move and inspire you!! Including the incredible Rosie Jones! If you’re between 11-19 (secondary & above) and have cerebral…

The Disabled People's Right Plan, aims to give people more rights across a range of areas in Wales. Key parts of the Welsh government's flagship plan to improve disabled people's rights need to be rewritten, according to the equalities watchdog. Read the story here: BBC Wales Disability Rights Plan

You have asked, and we have provided! Join our session on Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCPs). Connect through our live Zoom session with SEND specialists IPSEA. They will share general advice about EHCPs. 📅 Thursday, 18 September ⏰ 11:30am until 1pm 🚨 Limited spaces available Very limited spaces available - book…

Hi! I have mild diplegic cerebral palsy. I had botox injections once as a child (now in my late 20s) but since then I have had no treatment/physio/consults etc so don't really know where to start with accessing support or treatment. I've been reading about Botox again and would like to explore this option and/or physio. I…

Right first off I really don't know how to put this I'm 30 now and everytime i find myself constantly thinking about wanting that special relationship with someone. But I just don't know where to start. I've tried here not dating obviously but deep down I want mite than just a friend. Can you someone help? @pooleemily29

The team at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Dublin) are conducting a research study to deliver and evaluate an online exercise programme designed for adults with cerebral palsy (CP). They are inviting adults with CP to take part in this study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first…

Hello everyone, My name is Jude, I am a family advisor for a charity called Cumbria Cerebral Palsy. We support individuals and families who have Cerebral Palsy. I am looking for people in my area to support and wondered if there may be people on here that may not know about us? We offer lots of support including help with…

Good afternoon all. I have some news I'd like to share, especially with people living in Cardiff and surrounding areas. On behalf of Scope, I have organised the first Cardiff CP Network meeting. It will be held on Monday 15th September 2025 at Cardiff Central Library. Please see the attached posters for more information…

From BBC News Alexandra Bassingham BBC News, West of England Claire Carter BBC Radio Somerset The UK's first disabled strongman is fundraising to secure the future of a national event for strongmen and strongwomen. Gary Clarke, 48, from Chard, Somerset, is a key organiser for the British Disabled Strongman Competition,…

The Paralympic movement at Stoke Mandeville is celebrating its 77th anniversary today. The first Stoke Mandeville Games were held on July 29, 1948. These games, organized by Ludwig Guttman are recognized as the precursor to the modern Paralympic Games. The anniversary will be marked by various events, including…

Hi everyone, I'm a bioengineer, building games to make physiotherapy more fun/easier :)

Queen Elizabeth Transport Advice Service. If driving is not an option due to a medical condition, disability or age related impairment, the free Transport Advice Service can signpost you to alternative, accessible transport choices. Guidance is available face to face, over the phone or on our website. Our friendly…

This month, for our CP Network theme was fashion. We discussed the difficulty of footwear and cerebral palsy. Samantha Sekirsky joined us. She is studying a master’s in Strategic Fashion Marketing. If you wear Ankle Foot Orthotics (AFOs), Knee Ankle Foot Orthotics (KAFOs), or are generally unsteady on your feet! You know…

This month, we’re celebrating amazing people in CP Network Meet Sam, 28, from Manchester. Sam runs an art business called sh3dart and has been supported by The King’s Trust Enterprise Programme. He’s even been featured in the London Daily News and on the King’s Trust Blog. Lucy: Hi Sam! Thanks for joining us. Can you tell…

Hi! I am a researcher who is looking to co-design research around standing frames. It would help me to know about your experiences of standing frames. How did your children find using a stander to begin with? How is it now? How was it for you as a caregiver when you were introduced to supporting your child to use a…

By Leah Dolan, From CNN Lucy Jones painted her first **** self-portrait at 50. She was in New York with her husband Peter Leach, she said, when he “took a picture of my backside. I thought, ‘Well I don’t look too bad from the back, so maybe I’ll paint it!’” Jones is sitting on a wooden chair the middle of a white-washed…

What does Disability Pride mean to me? Sara Edwards CP Specialist When I first heard the term Disability Pride, I was confused by its meaning. In June we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and hold Pride events. I assumed Disability Pride was an extension of this, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ disabled community. In 2024 I was…

Tell the government: we need action now, not words Thank you for your continuing interest in the work of The Neurological Alliance.Earlier in July, we published the results of the 2024 My Neuro Survey, our national survey of people affected by neurological conditions, including adults, children and carers. The message is…

Are you physically disabled? If so, please consider taking time to be a participant for this research project. Attached is a QR code which will ask you some questions and if you are eligible and happy to be interviewed that would be appreciated to contribute to physically disabled daily lives.

I am 65 and seeking a new challenge. I have been working in security the last seven years but for various reasons need a new role. I have mild cerebral palsy and dyspraxia. I am very conscious that at my age I would not be able to do the same kind of work I did a few years ago and am anxious to find an employer who would…

Use this form to tell us about: an experience of care - it can be good or bad a concern about a service you work for Give feedback on care - Care Quality Commission Your feedback helps make care better We use what people tell us to understand the quality of care they get from services like care homes, care agencies,…

and it won’t cost you anything…. well maybe 30 seconds. Please take a moment to support my cousin who has CP. On 12 June, my disabled cousin was denied boarding by British Airways staff in Cairo. His sister was told it was because “last time it took half an hour to board him” on a previous flight. Just too inconvenient.…

As many of you will have seen, the Government’s 10-Year Health and Disability Plan was recently published. While there are some positive developments, the plan does not meaningfully acknowledge the needs or lived experiences of adults with cerebral palsy—a gap that we believe needs urgent attention. As a member of the…

As we celebrate Disability Pride—a celebration that is as much about recognising our strengths as it is about acknowledging a shared journey. I want to discuss what Disability Pride means, why it matters, and how each of us can contribute to a more inclusive society. What Is Disability Pride? Disability Pride is more than…

On the last day of World Wellbeing Week, here is a simple and effective technique to help manage negative thinking. We live in a world filled with uncertainties and it's all too common to be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. This state of being can often lead to negative views of feeling worthless or unloved. Emotions…

'Fruiting Bodies' - Free Art Exhibition by Yasmine Rana Yasmine Rana is a traditional artist from London, UK. She was born with cerebral palsy and has lived over half of her life with other chronic illnesses as well. These impact not only the subject matter of her work, but also how she paints, making each piece a unique…

Cory Hall has had treatments and surgery to try to ease his clenched fist, but none solved the issue until a budget find on eBay changed his life. Watch on ITV

Lucy had the pleasure of interviewing CP network member Matt Stabb. He has written a book about living with Cerebral Palsy. Lucy: Hi Matt, thank you for speaking with us about your new book, Keep on Keeping on: Cerebral Palsy. It’s about your life living with Cerebral Palsy. As someone with CP myself, it was refreshing to…