Cerebral Palsy affects every individual differently that is why it is difficult to create a one size fits all guidance about the impairment and coronavirus. If you have respiratory issues, like ...
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 17 Mar 2020
What is this thread about? We realise these are particularly difficult times for all who visit Scope’s online community. The impact of covid-19 has been far reaching, not least emotionally, as we ...
Discussion in Mental health issues - 9 Jan 2021
We understand that this is a worrying time for everyone, but we've made a list of the advice and support you might find useful. Read our website's new coronavirus section, with information on a ...
Discussion in Disabled people - 30 Mar 2020
You can find this page (Cerebral Palsy and coronavirus) and other vital information related to coronavirus on the advice and support pages of our website. The Government has said that people with ...
Discussion in Disabled people - 30 Mar 2020
Is anyone else concerned about administering the Covid vaccine in case of side effects? My daughter had convulsions as a baby after the routine jabs. She has quadriplegia cerebral palsy.
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 18 Jan 2021
A new commentary, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, from the University of Michigan, highlights the state of scientific research, policies and health services available for adults with cerebral ...
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 14 Jan 2021
When people think of cerebral palsy, they may think of it as a childhood condition. After all, about 8,000 babies are diagnosed with it annually, along with another 1,200 -1,500 toddlers. Across the ...
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 1 Dec 2020
I am a carer to my husband born with CP. He is currently being held captive (!) in hospital following a bout of Sepsis, and I am terrified! I know he is in the best place but oh Lordy do I feel ...
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 16 Dec 2020
By medical definition, cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition. While CP might not present a progressive nature on the surface, the side effects can be painfully rampant throughout the body. ...
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 1 Dec 2020
I am 19 and I have cerebral palsy. Throughout lockdown I have really struggled with the lack of socialising and more importantly with my mental health! Recently, my stiffness has got really bad and I ...
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy - 26 Nov 2020