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Hi, my name is pjnlass80!
Hi there nice to chat to you have a nice weekend lots to do in Yorkshire long coastline nice pub lunches , Pauline and grown up family here š plenty of time to pass how about you're travels and hobbies š Cheers healthy living good ideas š” š
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Disability Sports Wales Event. New opportunities for children.
I attended the Disability Sports Wales Insport event at Cwmbran Stadium in Torfaen, Wales, on Friday, 20 February 2026. It was a great opportunity to try several sports in one space. There was boccia, golf, table tennis and boxing. But the sports attracting the most interest were wheelchair rugby and curling. Attendeesā¦
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Do you have cerebral palsy?
Did you know that exercise is vital for cerebral palsy? Just like a car needs fuel (or electric!), if a car hasnāt got any fuel, it simply wonāt start! Or if it has limited fuel, it simply wonāt get very far! Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition, but it is also known as a motor disorder affecting movement! So theā¦
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CP Network Wales winter meetings moved online. Please join us In One Month.
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Reactive hypoglycaemia
I have seen a discussion here about reactive hypoglycaemia. I have suffered low blood sugar on and off for a few years but in 2024, I had serious low blood sugar. It made me loose my balance, sweating, confusion etcā¦ since it has happened very often. I was seen by endocrinologist. I had pet scan and CT scan to eliminateā¦
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What is a normal day, let alone life?
I thought this would be an interesting topic, With my Mental Health I struggle with my personal care. I am ashamed to admit thy as someone who always takes prides in my appearance, I freely admit that its been an as and when I have the energy jobby. When I came out of the Mental Health Unit in late 2023, I was placed intoā¦
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Diagnosed with GERD
Hello, hope everyone is doing well :) I have recently been diagnosed with GERD (I think I remember seeing a few posts about it here). For those of you who have it or know someone who does, what sort of things have been put in place to help with the symptoms? I have been put on medication and will be seeing a dietitian forā¦
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How do you get to go to a gym if you DON'T NEED a carer?
Dear Anyone. I live in Brighton, have done for 10 years. Just found out about this community (well, recently!) Been trying to get to go to a gym all the time I've been here and "No, Sorry, you Must Have your Carer With you. Health and Safety." Thing IS - I don't have or need a carer. And to hire one for a day - they don'tā¦
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Cerebral Palsy and Early Menopause Article
Cerebral Palsy and Early Menopause ā Sara Edwards-Cerebral Palsy Specialist When it comes to women's health, many topics remain shrouded in silence, particularly for those living with disabilities. As someone with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, my journey through gynaecological health has been fraught withā¦
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Free transport and advice for disabled people. South of England
Queen Elizabeth Transport Advice Service. If driving is not an option due to a medical condition, disability or age related impairment, the free Transport Advice Service can signpost you to alternative, accessible transport choices. Guidance is available face to face, over the phone or on our website. Our friendlyā¦
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Hi, my name is Abbee!
Hi all, in a bit of a negative place right now. Strike survivor, not recovered as well as Iād hoped (so far). My father passed away recently and the tiny bit of blood family have all abandoned me. I do not do drama and myself and my father made a point to stay away from it. now itās all going on. I canāt do any of myā¦
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Please sign our open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,
Tell the government: we need action now, not words Thank you for your continuing interest in the work of The Neurological Alliance.Earlier in July, we published the results of the 2024 My Neuro Survey, our national survey of people affected by neurological conditions, including adults, children and carers.Ā The message isā¦
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World Wellbeing Week
On the last day of World Wellbeing Week, here is a simple and effective technique to help manage negative thinking. We live in a world filled with uncertainties and it's all too common to be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. This state of being can often lead to negative views of feeling worthless or unloved. Emotionsā¦
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World Wellbeing Week
On the last day of World Wellbeing Week, here is a simple and effective technique to help manage negative thinking. We live in a world filled with uncertainties and it's all too common to be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. This state of being can often lead to negative views of feeling worthless or unloved. Emotionsā¦
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NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low Euan O'Byrne Mulligan BBC News Published 9 June 2025 The NHS has warned that it continues to face a "challenging" blood shortage, as it calls for 200,000 new donors to come forward. Concern over blood stocks prompted the health service to issue an "amber alert"ā¦
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Hi, my name is Firend!
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Cerebral Palsy and back pain
Watch Cerebral Palsy Research Network's Webinar about cerebral palsy and back pain. It is very informative and has some practical tools for prevention as well as what to do when you are experiencing back pain
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Strawberry moon 2025:tonight!
Strawberry moon 2025: When will Juneās full moon rise and how to see itAndrew GriffinTuesday 10 June 2025 17:55 BSTComments (AFP via Getty Images) The world is about to be treated to a rare kind of āStrawberryĀ Moonā when it rises in theĀ skyĀ tonight. It will reach its fullest moment on the evening of 10 June and into theā¦
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Springwatch 2025 final week - an hour of peace and tranquility!
No Eastenders because of sport š but we do have four more glorious nights of Springwatch at 20! Monday to Thursday this week 8pm on BBC2 š¦
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Cancer talk may not be for everyone
Hello there I have bad mental health I suffer badly with my depression and anxiety I'm on the strongest medication for both and been on both the last 9 years 10 weeks ago I come across a little lump on my tongue that I thought was a osser so try things like bonjour and other moths things it didn't go away it got bigger andā¦
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Strawberry Moon - moonrise tomorrow night Tuesday
A full Strawberry Moon will appear in UK skies this week coupled with a rare phenomenon not seen in almost 20 years. On 11 June, stargazers in the northern hemisphere will be able to spot the full Moon sitting very low in the southern sky, making it appear much larger than usual. Caused by an event known as a 'major lunarā¦
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Volunteers Week-Celebrating Welsh Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of voluntary and community organisations in Wales. They are at the heart of a wide range of services, providing support to a huge diversity of people and communities who rely on them. In Wales it is estimated that approximately 938,000 volunteers contributed a total of 145 million hours ofā¦
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Lasting Power of Attorney - Finances & Property - Advocacy
This is a really hard for me to write š I am at rock bottom and Iām scraping the sides of the barrel. I have struggled with both Mental and Physical Disabilities ever since my first breath. Itās fair to say that my life has been like the Himalayan Mountain Range and for the last five years Iāve been stuck on the Hilaryā¦
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Mental Health Awareness Week - What is Mental Health? š§
Each year, the Mental Health Foundation leads Mental Health Awareness Week. This yearās theme is ācommunityā which is very fitting! Iād like to begin this week with getting to the core of what Mental Health is, how it fits with our overall health, and how it impacts us all. Mental, Physical, and Emotional health form the 3ā¦
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Barriers to accessing education-Free wellbeing session for parents of disabled children
FREE for Families in Wales Barriers to Accessing Education Is your child struggling to attend, or maintain attendance in school? Join our drop-in session for parents; a relaxed and supportive space where you can seek advice, speak to others, or simply listen. Whatās It About? ā¢ Guidance and Advice: Get practical tips onā¦
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Wrexham Meet Up with CP Network and Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK
We're excited to launch the Wrexham Cerebral Palsy get together. Monday 12 May 2025 from 9am. Please let us know in the comments below, if you are attending. Many thanks.
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Yeovil Man to Run the London Marathon
Connor Hyde who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy ran the London Marathon 2025. BBC News
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Emotional Wellness Week! š
Why is emotional health so critical? Emotional Health week is an even arranged by The Centre for Emotional Health and is an opportunity to come together and raise awareness of the importance of our emotional health, including how to develop this, because it supports us through all the challenges life throws at us. We oftenā¦
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Adaptive Yoga and cerebral palsy
During the pandemic, I wanted to try something different, outside of my comfort zone. I found Adaptive Yoga. Yoga has so many benefits, limited mobility is not a barrier. Give it a try. Balance Isnāt About Pushing Yourself ā Itās About Supporting Yourself. Hey there, If youāve ever felt unsteady standing, or anxious aboutā¦
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Flower power
I was feeling rather fed up this morning and dealing with health flared up yet again then I got a knock on the door a delivery of tiny plug plants that I completely forgot I ordered in early January on a special offer deal so it was a nice surprise today seeing these tiny little plants about an inch big and knowing thatā¦