Cerebral palsy

Join us for a last-of-summer trip on 'Ethel' - the accessible canal boat! Saturday 26th September 2026. Trip departs from Victoria Quay, Sheffield at 11 am. The trip lasts 4 hours and returns to Victoria Quay. The wide beam barge is 57 feet long and is fully accessible. Lifts provide access to all areas of the boat. There…

Dear CPotential families, friends and supporters, This October half term, from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October, we’re offering an Intensive Therapy Block for children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders. Intensive therapy gives children the chance to focus on their individual goals over consecutive days,…

The NHS’s own measure of patient experience, the 2026 GP Patient Survey, shows people with neurological conditions continue to face significant inequalities in access to and experience of care compared with the general population, highlighting the need for a national plan for neurological conditions. People with…

hello, i am 18 years old and i am studying level 3 business and i am currently going into year two of the course. having both cerebral palsy and psychosis, i am genuinely scared to leave college afterwards because ive heard that young people are struggling to find jobs. it makes me frightened because as a disabled person…

I'm posting this 30-day challenge on behalf of Chrissie Henson, who has been in touch with Scope. and the Cerebral Palsy Network. Hi, I'm Chrissie. I am a person-centred therapist and author who also lives with Cerebral Palsy. I recently contacted @Richard_Scope as, over the last few months, I have set up a YouTube…

For many women with cerebral palsy, the journey through ageing presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing menopause. “Often, they feel unprepared for the changes their bodies undergo during this time, facing both physical and emotional hurdles.” As Friday, 18th October 2024, marks World…

Trigger warning: this article contains ableist slurs that some readers may find distressing. Bernie Smith got in touch with CP Network to share his story about living with cerebral palsy. Bernie is 88 years old and has lived a life. From being institutionalised, misdiagnosed as “mentally incapable", to travelling and…

Autumn is loading!... And is it too early to mention Christmas? - Saturday 12th September: The Saturday Lunch Club - Saturday 26th September: Canal Trip on Ethel the accessible canal boat - Monday 26th October: Autumn/Christmas Craft Workshop (half term) - Saturday 28th-Sunday 29th November: Cocktail Hour, the Cerebral…

Researchers at The University of Manchester are exploring the relationship between epilepsy and menopause, and how hormonal changes during midlife can affect women living with epilepsy. If you're a woman aged 35 to 65 with epilepsy, you may be eligible to take part in this questionnaire-based study. By sharing your…

From the BBC Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, has told BBC Breakfast that the wait for his GCSE results on Thursday is "terrifying". McCabe has cerebral palsy and completed exams in seven subjects over the course of five months using eye-gaze technology - an achievement celebrated by his friends and teachers at…

A government minister has backed calls to improve specialist support for people with cerebral palsy. Alison Thewliss, Minister for Community Care, visited the Cerebral Palsy Scotland therapy centre in Glasgow to meet service users, families, and specialist staff, and to hear first-hand about the importance of lifelong,…

Image source, Tara Wilburn Photography Image caption, Dateability - a dating app for the disabled community - has produced its first wedding between Colin and Kaci LaFon By Rachel Candlin BBC News For anyone searching for romance these days, modern dating apps have revolutionised the way we go about finding a partner.…

Disability Sport Wales is hosting another insport Series event this September 2026. The insport Series Event provides inclusive sporting opportunities for children, young people and adults with disabilities and impairments. Whether you're returning to try a favourite sport or looking to discover something new, the day…

From BBC News Leigh Boobyer A teenager who trains a Championship football side's cerebral palsy team says he's "still in disbelief" after winning coach of the year. Casey Young, from Crewkerne, Somerset, has cerebral palsy and coaches anyone aged five and over at Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC twice a week as a volunteer.…

Hackcessible 2026 is looking for disabled people who have a problem, challenge or everyday frustration that they think could be improved through engineering and design. Hackcessible is a student-led assistive technology make-a-thon at the University of Sheffield. Over several months, student teams work alongside disabled…

Do you have a period and use a wheelchair? Volunteers needed £10 voucher for a 1-hour interview What is the interview about? Exploring wheelchair users’ experiences of exercising whilst on their period. Who can take part? Anyone who lives in the UK and is aged 18 years or over. Uses a wheelchair for at least half of their…

I hope everyone is enjoying the school holidays and managing in this hot weather. The "return to school" conversation has already started, and many parents face the dreaded shopping trip for uniforms and school equipment. This can add an additional layer of complexity for children with physical disabilities. The company…

This Exhibition finished at the end of July and was a great success. Most of the paintings were for sale and cards and prints. About 12 paintings sold ranging from 25 to 100 pounds. No mean feat, as any artist will tell you, that its amazing if you just sell one! I of course was byast towards my late sister Tina Sharp and…

We’re looking for Young Ambassadors aged 10 to 20 years old across the UK! Are you a young person with cerebral palsy who wants to build confidence, learn new skills and make a real difference? Join our “Together We Can” Young Ambassador Programme with Cerebral Palsy Sport. What’s it all about? This exciting programme…

No Half Measures: Burt Rickman’s Story of Cerebral Palsy, Resilience and Change At just twenty-one, Burt Rickman has already achieved something remarkable: he has written and published his book, No Half Measures. Burt has hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, and his book is rooted in his own experiences of growing up with…

Member of Scope's All-Wales CP Network, Samantha Maxwell, 33, has opened up about her experience of living with cerebral palsy to Wales Online. By Steve Bagnall, Breaking News editor, and Ellie Gosley, Senior Reporter A Welsh woman who overcame severe depression by writing her life story has revealed she was once dismissed…

Steve Knibbs Reporting from Gloucestershire As part of a BBC project, we've been following the lives of students at National Star College in Gloucestershire. The six students are at the college, which provides specialist further education for people with disabilities. Now, some of them are preparing to leave and live…

Team Wales Captain Olivia Breen claims sprint silver in the T38 100m final. Team Wales captain Olivia Breen earned the first Welsh medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in athletics with a silver in the T38 100m final with a season's best of 12.86 seconds. C'mon Wales! Wales Success at Commonwealth Games

From BBC News Rachel Bell and Ken Banks, North East Scotland reporter, reporting from Mintlaw Jake Smith is a young man with cerebral palsy who does not let it limit him. In fact, he hopes his photography can inspire others to make the most of their life too. The 21-year-old, who uses a wheelchair, first picked up a camera…

There is a huge accessibility project happening in Wrexham, chaired by the author Samantha Maxwell. Awareness of the work is growing in the area and throughout Wales. Last week I attended a presentation from pupils at Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt, Wrexham. The pupils have only recently got involved in the work, but they have…

There is a huge accessibility project happening in Wrexham, chaired by the author Samantha Maxwell. Awareness of the work is growing in the area and throughout Wales. Last week I attended a presentation from pupils at Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt, Wrexham. The pupils have only recently got involved in the work, but they have…

As I reflect on my disability identity, I think about my disability origin story. Why is it that I find it so difficult to accept my disability, to not view it as ugly? The answer could lie deep-rooted in history. How we have treated disabled people. How those attitudes are still relevant today. Disabled people have…

Shout out to all those living with epilepsy and the support network around them.

hello everyone. my name is toffuna and i have cerebral palsy. it is lovely to meet you all. my future goals are to go into supported living and for me to be more independent in the community. this is especially important because i have a diagnosis of psychosis as well, so for me to succeed i would have to take appropriate…

We know that parents and caregivers of children and adults with cerebral palsy often manage more than most parents — whether it’s scheduling specialist appointments, navigating accommodations, or worrying about their child’s future — it can feel like a lot. 1. Non-judging: Okay, this one sounds easy, right? I try to…