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Does anyone have any experience of a hip replacement with CP?

Hi I am 36 and have CP effecting my lower limbs.I had both of my Achilles' tendons lengthened in 1987. I live as active life as I can, I have a job which I love, & an active social life. I struggle ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 24 Jul 2017

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Audrey, 35, dx cp past March

Hi! My name is Audrey Gardner! I am very glad to read that I am not the only adult recently diagnosed with cp. My mom first started noticing my developmental delays when I was a toddler. In my first ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 24 Sep 2018

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Researching experiences of adults with CP through art.

Researching the experiences of adults with CP through art This study proposes to use art to raise awareness and understanding of lived experience under policy for adults with Cerebral Palsy. Here ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 21 Jun 2021

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Lack of SALT for adults with CP

I will try and be as concise as possible but we are encountering a situation that epitomises everything that is wrong with services (or lack of) for adults with CP. My son is 22, athetoid CP, GMFS 4, ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 23 Oct 2020

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What's on This Week with Cerebral Palsy Mids (CPM)

Cerebral Palsy Midlands Up and coming online activity plans Monday 26th October 12pm Chit chat with Mark on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84569358239 2pm Matt's Music Monday (LIVE on the CPM ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 27 Oct 2020

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Hi all. My daughter with CP is shielding, and the information on vaccines is vague to non-existent.

Hi all, Just a general and mundane question considering the times, however! I have a daughter with CP who is 11, I assume that she is miles off being able to receive a covid vaccine. Information is ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 8 Jan 2021

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CP Sport and Frame Football

CP Sport would like to find out about what you know about CP and Frame Football. Please complete the following short form to help us gain a better understanding of your awareness around the sport. ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 7 Nov 2023

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Hi, my name is mumlove! I support my daughter who has CP

Hi, I support my daughter who has CP. She was diagnosed at birth, due to her birth experience. I love her and support her but she’s 24 years old now and it can be hard, especially as her circle of ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 25 Oct 2023

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Happy World CP Day 2023!

Happy World Cerebral Palsy Day! There are over 17 million people with cerebral palsy around the world, and every single one of those people is a reason to strive for change. So thank you for your ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 6 Oct 2023

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Cp Awareness month of March

Hello to the online Scope community Appogies I know that it’s not cerebral palsy month yet but I have written this poem in preparation of the month cerebral palsy awareness month CP Awareness ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 27 Feb 2023

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