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Facebook charity page restored after ban mix-up
Article by Steve Beech and Dan Hunt, BBC Derby. Full Article The founder of a charity that supports teenagers with cerebral palsy has spoken about the "nightmare" of being unable to use its Facebook page for more than a year after it was flagged as having inappropriate content. CP Teens UK, based in Chesterfield,…
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An ongoing battle-Parents battle for their children to access changing places in hospitals
It's devasting to read this article. Why are so many public buildings and public services lacking the essential facilities disabled people require. A Changing Place isn't a luxury, for some it's a necessity. Imagine visiting a hospital or a school or any public space, needing the toilet, but someone says, No, sorry they…
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Join an Exciting Project on Cerebral Palsy
We need children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and their parents to help with a PhD project. Your insights can help improve condition management through technology. Take part in shaping the future! What You Will Do: • Co-design Sessions: Share your experiences through fun, creative activities. Eligibility Criteria: • Age:…
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COMMUNICATION MATTERS FULLY FUNDED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR AAC USERS
Peer Support & Mentoring Project: CM have funding from the National Lottery for the following training sessions (Zoom): 'Achieving Level 1 in Mentoring Qualification' Tuesday 2nd December 2025 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm: Becky Tyler (AAC user) and Verity Elliott (CM Mentoring Project Co-ordinator) This is an opportunity to find out…
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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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Meet the Challenge Squad - BBC Children in Need
Last night, I watched the One Show introduce their Challenge Squad for Children in Need. All I can say, is what a great group of people to take on their challenges. I felt emotional listening to their stories. You can read more about them following the link below. Meet the Challenge Squad. Children in Need
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Frailty Index Could Improve Lives of Younger Patients
Researchers at a Scottish university have discovered a measure used to assess the health of older people can improve quality of life for younger patients. BBC News Cerebral Palsy
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What do Special Schools Need to Know about the Law
National Association of Special Schools (NASS) Do you know your school’s legal duties under SEND law? On Tuesday, 18th November, Maria Bloom from IPSEA - Independent Provider of Special Education Advice is delivering a tailored online training session for special schools on what they need to know about the law. Topics…
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Join CP Scotland's new AAC Group for Children
📣 Exciting new opportunity for children with cerebral palsy! Thanks to generous funding from The National Lottery Awards for All, we’re thrilled to launch a brand new group for children aged 1–5 years with cerebral palsy, focused on building communication skills through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). 🎈…
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Hoping to find some friendship
Hi everyone, I have joined the community to hopefully find some friendship. I am a full time carer for my 13 year old Son. He has complex health needs including visual impairments and cerebral palsy. He is not able to attend school and has been at home for over two years. I am solo parenting and have a younger Son too. We…
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World Mental Health Day and CP
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. This year's theme is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of people being…
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Forty Years Later: The Viewpoint of Cerebral Palsy from a Sibling’s Perspective.
For World CP Day 6 October 2025. Warning- This article might contain information which some might find upsetting. When parents received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and epilepsy in the 1970s and 1980s, it was an emotionally and practically overwhelming time. But what if you’re a sibling in this scenario? How does your…
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World CP Day 2025!
World CP Day 2025! It's taken a long time for me to accept my cerebral palsy. Now I understand it makes me unique, has given me opportunities I never thought possible, and united me with the CP community.
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World CP Day 2025 and Me
Hello, this is my origin story (of sorts) and the only time I'll use the word 'United' in a post. If you know me, you know why! I'll do it for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025. I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three. It makes the muscles in my arms and legs very tight, which affects my general movement.…
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You've Got to be Ballsy to Have Cerebral Palsy Poem and Video
On the occasion of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025, the FightTheStroke Foundation presents "More than Palsy," an international awareness campaign about Cerebral Palsy, created in collaboration with DUDE: Milan and under the patronage of the Cariplo Foundation, the International Cerebral Palsy Society, Cerebral Palsy Europe…
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7 Days to Go to World CP Day 6 October 2025
World CP Day is just around the corner, Monday, 6 October, and we need your voice to make this year’s campaign louder than ever! This year’s theme, #UniqueANDUnited, is about celebrating the power of our community while showing the world that cerebral palsy is not one story, but millions of unique ones. 👉 In the final…
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Ringing the NASDAQ Bell for World CP Day 2025
This World Cerebral Palsy Day, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation is honoured to take part in a very special tradition — the ringing of the NASDAQ closing bell in New York City. This year, Ila Eckhoff, Chair of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s Board of Directors, will lead the ceremony, joined by families, community leaders, and…
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Days out Lincolnshire Autism friendly
Hello! Does anybody have any recomendations for days out which are autism friendly? Thank you:)
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'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs
Wren has cerebral palsy, affecting her speech, all four of her limbs and her posture, meaning she needs help with everyday activities. At home, the 11-year-old uses an NHS manual self-propelled chair. It took more than a year to get this chair, well over the NHS's official target of 18 weeks. While Wren's mum, Anna, says…
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Cerebral Palsy-Social media advice page for young people
It's natural for teenagers and young adults to want to be part of a friendship group or community. Some find this networking activity an easy process, but for others it can be particularly difficult to find where they belong. Some young people with cerebral palsy can face challenges with building social networks. They…
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NHS 10 Year Plan
🟢 Help Shape the Future of Neurological Care We know that cerebral palsy isn’t just a childhood condition – it affects people right across their lives. That’s why it’s so important that your voice is heard as the NHS develops its new 10-year plan for health and care. NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)…
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Cerebral Palsy and Stigma Study with the University of Surrey
The study has now been published in an academic paper, and I wanted to again express my thanks for all the support that you gave with the project. You have all been thanked in the acknowledgements for the project, as we couldn't have done it without you. Description of study A University of Surrey researcher and 2 adults…
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Chest health and cerebral palsy
Help improve chest health for children and young people with cerebral palsy. Here is a video that explains more about the research: Participants needed: • People aged 8-25 with cerebral palsy • Parents or carers • Health, social, and education professionals • Researchers Your input will guide crucial measures for research…
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CP - orthotics
Hi there My son who is almost 4, has cerebral palsy. His left leg is mainly impacted. He’s been referred to orthotics for a splint but this is taking a long time. Has anyone got experience of this and whether the splint helped, or whether anyone has gone private and what their experience has been, Many thanks
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Mother Heartbroken Over Parks Poor Accessibility.
A mum says she is "angry, upset and heartbroken" over the opening of a new play park that does not cater for her daughter's disabilities, despite it being described as an "accessible space." Rebecca said there "wasn't anything" her two-year-old daughter Hannah, who has cerebral palsy and is non-mobile, non-verbal and…
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Get involved in a new physiotherapy game!
We have an exciting opportunity! Please see below to get involved! Hello! We're Aaruni and Pranathi. We made Plia Therapy. It's a digital platform for children with neurological conditions like cerebral palsy. We use games and Augmented Reality to make exercises fun. Our AI personalises these exercises for each child. They…
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CP Sport's National Athletics and Activity Day!
With just over a week to go, we are so excited to see you all. We have 102 athletes competing this year! Plus, we have a host of other activities and sporting partners attending the day. If you haven't booked onto the free activities yet, please scan and book below or visit our website. With just over a week to go, we are…
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Creative Pathways is back for 2025!
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…
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Mild CP
My 2 year old has recently been diagnosed with mild CP. It causes her left arm and leg to be stiff but she can use them both. She has OT assessment tomorrow and physio assessment on Tuesday. She was born at 24 weeks and had 3 surgeries so far, so she’s already been through so much. Can anyone give me a sense of what’s to…
