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Because you matter challenge. Starts today Tuesday 1 September 2026
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…
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Young people living with cerebral palsy — we want to hear from you
💬 Young people living with cerebral palsy — we want to hear from you. Adults often talk about the experiences of young disabled people. Scope and the Cerebral Palsy Network want to make sure we’re listening directly to you. We’d love to hear your perspective on: 💜 How does fatigue actually feel for you? Not just being…
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Invitation to co-design standing frame intervention for a trial
Help us design a standing activity programme for children with cerebral palsy We want to hear from families, carers and professionals. Why this matters Cerebral palsy is a disability that affects the way that children move. Some children with cerebral palsy need full support to move and may spend long periods sitting or…
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Scope and Cerebral Palsy Sport Inclusive Sports Festival
Try something new. Meet new people. Enjoy sport together! Scope and Cerebral Palsy Sport are teaming up for an Inclusive Sports Festival — and you’re invited! Join us for an afternoon of sport and activities in a friendly, supportive environment. Whether you already love sport or are trying it for the first time, come…
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Cerebral Palsy PC user needs
Trying to help a friend out. He is a able to use his computer with the aid of heavy duty buttons/paddles operating specialist software (left right and up down buttons on a grid) programmed to undertake various PC tasks. He also uses a Possum Primo to turn on TV etc. He cannot use his upper limbs for anything needing fine…
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Moving out
my lovely Forster parents are getting old and social services have I have move out soon even at 42 years I am nervous about the change any advice you can give me to relax about the situation?
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I stopped drinking water so I wouldn’t need to use the toilet
Article by Melissa Parker. From the Metro I’ve always needed help finding accessible bathrooms – and it’s always made me feel like a burden (Picture: Melissa Parker). ‘Please may I use the bathroom?’, I asked. Desperate for the loo while on a family holiday in Spain, I clearly remember the expression on a relative’s face –…
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Lasting Power of Attorney & ADRT
I honestly feel like each day I get nowhere with life due to the health conditions I have. I have not seen any family since 2015, nor do I have any friends. Since my ex-wife walked out on me in 2023, I have had nobody to advocate for me. I battle my own corner each minute of the day, which is truly tiring. I question every…
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CP Sport: a summer of inclusive sport
CP Sport: a summer of inclusive sport 🏃⚽🏄 There has been a huge amount happening at CP Sport over the summer, with young people and families getting involved in athletics, climbing, cycling, surfing, football and much more across the country. Here are some of the highlights. National Athletics Championships 2026 The CP…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September 2025. Cerebral Palsy
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. September focuses on raising awareness about the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals living with mental health conditions. Suicide is a pervasive issue that does not discriminate, affecting individuals from diverse backgrounds. In 2023, the recorded rate across…
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Parents and cares of children with cerebral palsy
Parents and carers of children with cerebral palsy-we want to hear from you. We'd love to hear your perspectives on: a time your child's behaviour was misunderstood. experiences of fatigue. talking to a child about cerebral palsy working with school what helped after diagnosis Your views can help Scope and the Cerebral…
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CP Teens Accessible Canal Trip!
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…
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CPotential October Intensives – Monday 26th to Friday 30th
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,…
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Neurological Alliance Need You Please Sign the Open Letter
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…
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im scared for work after college
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…
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Because you matter. 30-day challenge
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…
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World Menopause Day: Early Menopause and cerebral palsy
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…
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Bernie Smith: Wisdom from a Life Lived with Cerebral Palsy
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…
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Autumn Events with Cerebral Palsy Teens UK
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…
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Cerebral palsy, epilepsy and menopause. A study by The University of Manchester.
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…
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Watch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
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…
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Do you have a period and use a wheelchair?
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…
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Minister backs calls for better support for people with cerebral palsy
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,…
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'People don't expect disabled people to have sex'
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.…
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Disability Sports Wales. Sports Try Out
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…
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Teen in disbelief after being named coach of the year
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.…
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Hackcessible: Could you help shape the next generation of assistive technology?
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…
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Return to school and the shopping trip every parent dreads
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…
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Birchwood Painters. Beyond Disability Art Show. Queens Park Art Centre. Update.
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…
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Would You Like To Be A Cerebral Palsy Sport Young Ambassador?
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…