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Mess Up the Mess Theatre Company in South Wales. Join our winter production.
Be part of a bold, creative, reimagining of a Christmas classic. Welsh playwright Ciaran Fitzgerald is very privileged to be writing a show for The Rising Stars Theatre Company and Mess Up The Mess Theatre Company this Christmas. We’re looking for more young people to get involved, and are especially interested in hearing…
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Allerton woman with cerebral palsy wants to break records
By Freya Thomson From Telegraph and Argus DIAGNOSED with cerebral palsy at just six months old, Bradford woman Alana Walker has not let her condition define who she is or what she can do. Now 33, Ms Walker, from Allerton is a competitive athlete and is "now looking to break multiple world records and gain a world title."…
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Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy can finally communicate thanks to ITV Granada
A Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy is finally able to communicate thanks to donations from ITV viewers. Read the story here: Viewers help give man with cerebral palsy a voice
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Hello everyone
Hello everyone, I'm really pleased to join this fantastic and inclusive community. I worked in special education for a long time and miss the wonderful people now I have a different job. I'm interested to hear current issues and celebrate successes. 😃
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month "Embracing Identity Through Laughter" Rhys Thorne
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Welsh comedian Rhys Thorne, whose fresh voice, quick wit and lived experience bring something truly special to the comedy scene. Our conversation explored the intersections of cerebral palsy, LGBTQ+ identity, creativity, and personal resilience. And how humour becomes a powerful…
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Celebrating CP Stories: Georgia Vine
CP Awareness Month is here! In honour of our upcoming Employment CP Roundtable on Wednesday 18 March, I interviewed Georgia Vine. Georgia is an Occupational Therapist, PHD candidate, and blogger. 1.Your story Tell us about yourself How did you decide you wanted to be an occupational therapist (OT)? I’m Georgia, a disabled…
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month: a cerebral palsy lens
LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates LGBTQ+ culture, history, and achievements. It is also a time to think about the progress we still need to make. You may hear the word intersectionality this month. This means that some people face more than one type of discrimination. For example, someone can be both gay and disabled. CP…
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My Successful PIP Appeal – What I Learned & How I Prepared and how £20 helped me win!
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my PIP tribunal experience to help others who might be going through the same thing. I was initially awarded 0 points for both daily living and mobility, but after appealing, I was awarded Enhanced Daily Living and Standard Mobility for 5 years. The process was frustrating and exhausting, but…
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SEEN & HEARD
The Rosie Jones Foundation Episode 1: Same but Different Join Rosie Jones and Abbie Hills as they candidly discuss their lived experiences and explore the similarities and differences between how their ataxic cerebral palsy manifests, and what self-care looks like to them. As we continue our mission to create a world in…
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'We're a family': my experience as a disabled Arsenal fan – video
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…
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Samantha Maxwell-Author and Chair of Wrexham Accessibility Project
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…
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Creative Pathways is coming to Leeds!
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) •…
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youngest elite player with cerebral plasy
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…
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Growing up with cerebral palsy. Then, Now and What comes next. Podcast.
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
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Cerebral Palsy Didn’t Stop This Woman From Becoming a Poet and Teacher
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…
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CP Sport Swimming Nationals are BACK 🏊♀️
Entries are now open for this year's event Date: Saturday 18th April 2026 Location: Alfreton Leisure Centre Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Time: 9am until 3:30pm (subject to change) Age: 10 + (as of 31/12/2026) Entry Deadline: Sunday 29 March 11:59pm Register today
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Automatic tool to prevent hip dislocation in children with cerebral palsy
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, together with Manchester Imaging Ltd, (a local company that specialises in developing AI medical devices), have received a £1.2 million grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s (NIHR) ‘Invention for Innovation’ (i4i) programme, to build…
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Am I getting the right amount of benefits?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Can I claim PIP , LCWRA and carers allowance at the same time .
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Interview with Zach Eagling. Pride of Britain Winner 2025
Introduction. Sara Edwards and Lucy Hindmarch from the CP Network recently interviewed Zach Eagling, an inspiring fourteen-year-old who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Zach's journey began during the COVID-19 lockdown, when, motivated by Captain Tom Moore, he undertook a remarkable fundraising challenge. At just…
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PIP Review Success Story and Timeline
Hi I thought I'd share my PIP review timeline and outcome here. People so often share the negative and I just wanted to share a positive story. I spent hours lurking in forums reading posts during the review process and most of what I read scared me, so I wanted to put it out there that sometimes it does go well! My Review…
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Ciaran Fitzgerald. Playwright. Work In Progress-Play Review by Sara Edwards
Ciaran Fitzgerald – Playwright -A Fragile Hope. Ciaran Fitzgerald is an RTS Cymru award-winning disabled screenwriter and playwright from Port Talbot. His TV series ‘BWMP’ aired on S4C in 2025 and is the first Welsh-language comedy with a disabled protagonist. Produced by Octagon Content, its pilot won an RTS Cymru Award…
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Badass artists / creators to feature?
Hi all! I'm trying to write a blog post for the holidays primarily featuring disabled creators, trying to get eyeballs on cool stuff people are doing. But it's damn hard! Invisible or visible disability doesn't matter, I just want to signal-boost the cool stuff people are getting into, and maybe make this holiday season a…
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Water Therapy has Given my Daughter Confidence
A 15-year-old girl who was told she may never walk after being born with cerebral palsy has grown in confidence thanks to aqua therapy, her mother has said. Listen to Lillie's mum, Keighly discuss this with Radio Sheffield. BBC News Cerebral Palsy
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Breaking Barriers with Power Hockey
Ellis Palmer invited me to Greenbank to play power hockey. Greenbank offers a range of inclusive sports including power football, hockey, and boccia. We know moving with cerebral palsy is essential, especially as we get older. But it can be challenging to know where to start or even to meet fellow disabled people. Clubs…
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Disabled strongwoman hopes to tackle gym stigmas
From BBC News Leigh Boobyer, West of England and Claire Carter, Gloucestershire A personal trainer (PT) who is the country's strongest disabled woman is calling for more people with disabilities to lift weights to tackle stigmas. Louise Greer, who is a PT in Gloucester, said the assumptions she faced discouraged her when…
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I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I've embraced it — all with one hand
From CBC by Kiaira Fedorus Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome and adapt. This First Person column is the experience of Kiaira Fedorus, who lives in Grande Prairie, Alta. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. Time stood still while I sat…
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Cerebral Palsy No Barriers for Oxford Student
Maisy Gallagher-Horwood, aged 21, who lives in Shipton-on-Cherwell has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. For years she has championed disability rights and accessible employment opportunities, Now she’s landed a job with Oxfordshire County Council as its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) media…
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'I'm the voice for Wrexham fans with a disability'
Charlie Buckland Source from BBC News Behind the newfound glitz and glamour of Wrexham AFC, people like Kerry Evans have acted as a pillar throughout the transition. Previously not even a football fan, she now makes sure no-one gets left behind as the club's disability liaison officer, and is also familiar face on the…
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Dad with cerebral palsy shares parenting hacks
From BBC News Vic Minett BBC Radio CWR. Tanya Gupta BBC News, West Midlands A man who is living with cerebral palsy and has become a stay-at-home dad for his 11-month-old son has taken to social media to share "laughs, hacks and life". Danny Berney, 32, a former nursery worker from Leamington Spa, has been posting videos…
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PIP tribunal result - enhanced rate indefinitely
Hi everyone - As something to give hope to those struggling with the dwp and its system, I thought I would share my result with you - I had my hearing yesterday and I have been awarded the enhanced rate indefinitely. thats a very significant contrast from the total 'nil' score that i was given by the dwp I am obviously…