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Grassroots hero 'proud as punch' to teach children and young adults with disabilities how to swim
Joanne Barber founded the inclusive North East Disability Swimming Club in 2010 which meets monthly in Durham. Watch the interview on ITVX
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Myotonic Dystrophy
Hi…my name’s Steve. ****. Retired. I live in Surrey. I have Myotonic Dystrophy. My brother died aged 62 from same MD. I’m pretty upbeat and try to do most things bearing in mind I can only walk about 25m with walking stick. I use Rollator and e wheelchair. Gave up driving year ago before I hit someone or thing. I love Art,…
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UK's first disabled strongman launches mission
From BBC News Alexandra Bassingham BBC News, West of England Claire Carter BBC Radio Somerset The UK's first disabled strongman is fundraising to secure the future of a national event for strongmen and strongwomen. Gary Clarke, 48, from Chard, Somerset, is a key organiser for the British Disabled Strongman Competition,…
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Anniversary of Stoke Mandeville Games-Paralympic Movement. Disability Pride 2025
The Paralympic movement at Stoke Mandeville is celebrating its 77th anniversary today. The first Stoke Mandeville Games were held on July 29, 1948. These games, organized by Ludwig Guttman are recognized as the precursor to the modern Paralympic Games. The anniversary will be marked by various events, including…
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British Power Hockey League finale!
Come along and watch the very best power hockey players Britain has to offer in what promises to be a fast-paced finale weekend for the 2025 British Power Hockey League! Cardiff City Foundation, Marton Furness (near Middlesbrough), and two team from Greenbank in Liverpool (the Bears and the Spartans) will face off to see…
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BBC Make a Difference Awards in Wales 2025
Community heroes from across Wales have been shortlisted for the BBC Cymru awards on 20 September 2025. You can read all the nominations by following the link BBC Make a Difference Awards One of the Young Hero Award nominations is Andrei Santau. Diagnosed with CP, Andrei took his first independent steps at the age of 10. A…
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Parallel Windsor Event
ParalympicsGB has 100 free entries available for challenge events at Parallel Windsor, taking place in the beautiful Windsor Great Park on Sunday 6th July. Participants can walk, push, or run alongside Paralympic athletes and choose from a range of distances—100m, 1K, 5K, 10K, or the unique SuperSensory 1K. There are no…
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British Ice Skating's Let's Skate Project
British Ice Skating's Let's Skate project, launched in 2024 aims to grow the opportunities for disabled people to participate in ice skating. A number of ice rinks and clubs have signed up to the Let's Skate project to deliver new inclusive ice skating sessions. Watch this space as CP Sport are teaming up with British Ice…
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Para Ice Hockey - Sheffield
📣 CALLING ALL FUTURE STEELKINGS 📣 We're always on the lookout for the next Steelkings players to join our growing family! And that could mean you! 😊 On the 20th June, we are running an introduction to para ice hockey for those people who are interested in getting involved in the coolest team sport going! We're particularly…
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British Cycling and CP Sport Track and Trike Taster
British Cycling and CP Sport Track and Trike Taster Date: 22nd June Location: National Cycling Centre, Manchester, M11 4DQ Time: 11 am - 3 pm It is for 10-24-year-olds at the iconic venue of Manchester Velodrome with a tour included. There is a range of bikes, including track, recumbent and Frame Runners. So there should…
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Paralympian's recovery inspired frame running club
A Paralympic swimmer has set up a frame running club to help disabled people after crediting the sport with helping her recover from a career-threatening injury. Tully Kearney said she was left unable to swim after she suffered complex concussion syndrome in 2023 when her head was accidentally hit by a closing car boot.…
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Disposable swim pants
Hello, I am struggling to find any disposable swim pants to fit my 3 year autistic and non verbal son. He weighs 21kg and in 5-6 year clothes (hes very tall) and I can not seem to find any at all. Are they even a thing to fit this size/weight? Has someone been lucky enough to find any? Any help or pointers in the right…
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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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Foundation: Sutton Announce New Cerebral Palsy Team
Sutton United Foundation is very excited to announce that we are extending the Sutton United Disability Section in 2025/26. Our 3 Pan Disability teams will be joined by a Cerebral Palsy football team, with the plan then to enter the CP National League in the first season. Glen May, the new Head of CP Football said “Really…
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Dance Study for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy
If any parents and carers of children with CP live in East London or surrounding areas, this might be an interesting study to be a part of. Dance study for children and young people with cerebral palsy
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Cerebral palsy runner from Southampton to take on London Marathon
From Daily Echo A runner with cerebral palsy from Southampton is set to take on the London Marathon while attempting a new Guinness World Record. Gus McKechnie is a qualified American football referee and will be using some of his own kit for his record, running as the fastest CIH athlete dressed as a referee. Gus, who…
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🥇🥈🥉 Paris 2024 Paralympics Medal Table Prediction Contest
Hello everyone, The Paralympic Games kick off tomorrow, so we're excited to kick off our Paralympics Medal Table Prediction Contest! How it works Predict the Final Medal table: Post your predictions for which countries will be in the top five of the medal standings by the end of the Paralympics. If you would like to stand…
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Ice skating and cerebral palsy
Evie's Ice Skating Journey: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month As part of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we're delighted to share Evie's ice skating journey! ⛸️ Ice skating has given Evie the opportunity to do a sport which we never thought possible. Evie has gained confidence and the ability to push herself and improve at…
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New National Cerebral Palsy Football League and CP Cup Sponsorship – Brain Injury Group
New National Cerebral Palsy Football League and CP Cup Sponsorship – Brain Injury Group We're delighted to announce that Brain Injury Group are proud sponsors of the following National Cerebral Palsy Football fixtures, plus the CP Cup held at St George's Park on 10th May 15 March, Salford Community Stadium 29 March,…
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CP on Morning Live!
Traitors winner Jake Brown featured on Morning Live. He talked about the importance of sports inclusion. As well as the impact of having a hidden disability. You can watch the segment on BBC IPlayer
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Help us make the outdoors more accessible
We’re researching the biggest barriers disabled people face when accessing outdoor activities like hiking, rowing, and cycling. This is part of a project to help a business develop solutions that improve accessibility. What challenges have you encountered? Whether it’s a lack of adaptive equipment, inaccessible paths, or…
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Man with cerebral palsy to swim 5km for charity
From BBC News A man with cerebral palsy known for taking on fundraising challenges says he is training for his next event. Ash Jenkins, from Bristol, is planning to swim 5km (three miles) in open water at Adam Walker's lake, in Lincolnshire, for charity. He has previously done bungee jumps and indoor skydives - but the…
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Hi, my name is HaM78!
I'm here to meet new people and to share experiences and hopefully so new friends.
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What do you do?
I'm epileptic and relive the same day. Is there anyone else with epilepsy or medical condition that feel isolated? If so how do you spend your day?
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A message from Scope's Partnership Team-An opportunity to be Premiership Rugby next charity
Do any of our CP Network members play or enjoy watching Rugby? Scope is writing an application to be Premiership Rugby's next charity. They would love to include a story or quote from someone in our Network about their relationship with Rugby. Inclusivity is a key value of the Premiership and there are lots of…
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Atherton man wins world record after half marathon with cerebral palsy
From Leigh Journal.. By Conal Cunningham, Senior Reporter Man smashes world record after running half marathon with cerebral pals has been on an incredible journey from learning to walk to earning a world record for his half-marathon time. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at one-years-old, Harvey Rowson's family was told that…
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Power Hockey League dates announced
We’re delighted to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 British Power League! This year, we’re going to have teams from across the country playing in Northern and Southern Conferences. The Southern Conference will take place on 23 March at Goals Beyond Grass in Gloucester (GL3 1HX). The Northern Conference will…
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Power Hockey League dates announced
We’re delighted to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 British Power League! This year, we’re going to have teams from across the country playing in Northern and Southern Conferences. The Southern Conference will take place on 23 March at Goals Beyond Grass in Gloucester (GL3 1HX). The Northern Conference will…
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Hi, my name is Rto78!
Just joined the site not sure what else to say but hello I don't know anybody yet !
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Jean Martin Championing cycling as a lifelong mobility aid
The CP Network's very own Jean Martin has been named one of the 100 Women in Cycling 2024 Jean has been involved with Scope since its creation and has been cycling for almost as long! Jean has been cycling for nearly seven decades, starting with a tricycle chosen for her as a child with cerebral palsy to develop her…
