Cerebral palsy

From The Guardian Thomas Clements is as big an Arsenal fan as anybody. He follows his team home and away and is even named after Mickey Thomas, scorer of Arsenal’s decisive second goal against Liverpool in their 1989 title win. However, whereas the majority of match-goers might take for granted the seemingly small things…

Hello I have been working in IT for over 30 years and have used Dragon speech recognition for the same amount of time. I have cerebral palsy and a slight speech defect. For the past six years I have been using a Bluetooth microphone (Voyager 5200 UC). Unfortunately, these microphones only appear to last two years before…

The mental health optimal clinical pathway for adults with neurological conditions has now been published. The pathway is the latest in a series which has been developed by clinical leads with support from National Neuroscience Advisory Group (NNAG) members, patient groups and people affected by neurological conditions,…

Join CP Teens for the first quiz of 2026 online! 5-6:30pm, Friday 20 February. 5 rounds - Animals & Nature, Film & TV, Music, Trivia, and Logos! Prizes up for grabs: 1st prize: £25.00 Love2Shop Voucher 🛍️ 2nd prize: Bath/Body Set (male or female) 🛀 3rd prize: Otto Koning Travel Mug with lid, handle and straw 🥤 £2.00 to…

Samantha Maxwell-Interview with Sara Edwards, Cerebral Palsy Specialist. Samantha Maxwell from Wrexham has cerebral palsy and is the author of CP Isn’t Me and Disabling Ableism. Samantha's third book, Silenced, was published in September 2025. It takes a deeper look into the relationship between disability and mental…

By Aideen Blackborough, Online event, March 10 from 7:30 pm to 9 pm GMT Overview A supportive evening for parents, offering an adult perspective on cerebral palsy, childhood, and what the long view can look like. If you’re parenting a child with cerebral palsy, it’s natural to have questions about what the future might…

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it is an ideal time to explore conversations about relationships, dating, intimacy, and sexuality. CP Guide, guide us through some talking points. We recognise that people with cerebral palsy, like everyone else, deserve access to information that supports confidence, self-expression, and…

Limitless Voices – We want to hear directly from AAC users through self-advocacy presentations and leadership showcases. We invite AAC users to submit abstracts for our 40th anniversary conference! As we celebrate four decades of advocacy and innovation in augmentative and alternative communication, we’re seeking…

From BBC News Kirsten Robertson A woman with cerebral palsy says guaranteed annual health checks for people with her condition could end "fragmented" health care. Adults with cerebral palsy risk developing early-onset health conditions like chronic pain, mobility difficulties and cardiovascular disease. Molly Lane, who…

We are excited to work with Embrace Space Arts and The Rosie Jones Foundation to run Creative Pathways Leeds. This is a free, one‑day visual arts event for young people aged 14 to 24 who have cerebral palsy. It will take place at Scope’s Community Hub in Leeds. • Thursday 9 April • Scope Community Hub, Leeds (LS10 1JF) •…

Full Article by Andrew Cunningham of the Times & Star An author’s latest novel explores the ambitions and challenges of a young Cumbrian farmer with cerebral palsy. Angela Locke’s Finding Myrddin tells the story of 15-year-old Dan, who dreams of breeding a champion Herdwick tup and pursuing a career in quantum physics. Ms…

We’re delighted to share that Bloomsbury Football Foundation is hosting an England Talent Day on behalf of England Para Football. The England Talent Day is the first step for prospective players who are deaf, partially sighted, blind, or have cerebral palsy to enter their respective streams in The England Para Pathway. As…

Bridging The Gap Funders University of Birmingham ESCR IAA User Engagement Fund The Burdett Trust for Nursing Bridging the Gap is a partnership project with Women & Theatre and the University of Birmingham. It responds to research undertaken by Dr Sonali Shah, about the experiences of women & girls with Cerebral Palsy in…

From Yahoo Life Eight-year-old Coby Tandy from Pontypridd, Wales, who has cerebral palsy, has been selected to represent Europe at the European Blackball Association Nations Cup in Gibraltar, Spain, this April. Despite mobility challenges, Coby regularly competes against adults in UK disability pool events and has become a…

LGBT+ History Month invites us to reflect not only on visibility and progress, but also on whose stories are still too often marginalised. At the intersection of sexuality and disability — specifically cerebral palsy — those stories are frequently overlooked. Yet for many people, identity is never singular. Sexuality and…

hi there, I am an undergraduate student wanting to conduct research on cerebral palsy as it is understudied. I aim to bring awareness to what needs to be improved in education to make it more accessible and inclusive. I kindly ask if you could have a look at this survey and if you know anyone who fits the criteria and pass…

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month from 1st March to 31st March 2026 Across the month, we’ll be sharing stories, updates and content that raise awareness of CP, celebrate our members, and highlight the importance of inclusion. We’d love for you to be part of it, so make sure you’re following us on all social media…

Have you booked your space yet? Come and join us next week. Are you ready to help shape the future of accessible transport in the West Midlands? Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) invites you to join us for the Journeys for Everyone: Accessibility Summit on Wednesday 11th February 2026 Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: WV1…

Hi, It’s really hard to know how to start this, and how much I feel comfortable saying, but I’m really struggling with anxiety, overthinking and depression at the moment and I’m not sure how much of it is perimenopause or how much of it is just my life. A couple of friends talked about their perimenopausal symptoms with me…

This is posted on behalf of @Globster On the 7th January 2026, I had to have my baclofen pump replaced because it reached the end of its battery life. The procedure took place at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham under general anaesthesia, and it took 2 hours in total because they also had to check whether the…

I've always said I have mild cereal palsy ..my left side. I work full time and have a lengthy commute. I'm struggling more and more physically and I have suffered spells of depression since childhood. I don't really know what point to make. I just am noticing a real struggle now. I've always tried to push on through but I…

This video was made by Dr Sonali Shah with the support of Scope, CPAAUK and ScienceExplained. It is part of a NIHR funded project to explore access and utilization to maternity care for women with CP. It is informed by interviews with women with CP talking about barriers and facilitators experienced during pregnancy,…

In January 2024 Scope and the University of Nottingham collaborated to find out about the reproductive choices and experiences of women with cerebral palsy during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. These are the FINAL resources we developed as part of the NIHR RICH project around the provision and experiences…

Just joined this group I am looking for ways to support my stepdaughter who is 35 and has mild cerebral palsy, so I have a better understanding of how to assist her

Hi I wanted to start this discussion because I have been thinking about my own independence. I would love to learn to drive but problem is I have people telling me that I can't do it because I have a weakness in my right side and it annoys me when people like my family say you can't do this you can't do that. I have…

my daugther has not had her boot on for 4 mounth and now has to where splint and now gatters to has her tendens are very titte and finding it hard to walk ,I do not know that much about cerebral palsy ,she is 31 years old and 31 kg 4 feet tall ,born with small brain microcpaly ,I need some help with this she is wheel chair…

I was recently invited to speak on the Brain Injury Group's podcast series. Growing Minds. It was a privilege to be asked and share my lived experience of cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Here is the link to the conversation. Growing Minds Cerebral Palsy Conversation

I was recently invited to speak on the Brain Injury Group's podcast series. Growing Minds. It was a privilege to be asked and share my lived experience of cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Here is the link to the conversation. Growing Minds Cerebral Palsy Conversation

From The Better India By Nishtha Kawrani Edited By Vidya Gowri Venkatesh Born with cerebral palsy, Vinayana Khurana overcame immense physical challenges to become a poet, life coach, and guest teacher at Delhi University. Her journey proves that sometimes obstacles can become growth opportunities. Some lives remind us that…