Cerebral Palsy

Does your young boy with cerebral palsy want to be an actor?

'Happy Snaps' is inspired by the writer's brother's real life story. He grew up with cerebral palsy and spent his ...
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What commonly goes wrong to cause types of birth injury and why?

Birth injury statistics Giving birth is not easy and can be a traumatic experience for all, even if things go ...
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Introducing Wizzybug – the fun way to get around for children with physical disabilities

The Wizzybug is an innovative powered wheelchair modelled on the ‘Little Tikes’ car, aimed at younger children with limited mobility ...
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What is HIE and how is it linked to Cerebral Palsy?

What is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)? Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy, otherwise known as “HIE”, is a technical term describing brain damage caused ...
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An early Christmas present for Henry

You may well remember, back in the spring, we told you all about Henry and the super-lightweight crutches our Innovation ...
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boy in a wheelchair with a carer stood behind him

PVL and the link to Cerebral Palsy

PVL - what is it?  Periventricular Leukomalacia, commonly referred to as PVL, is a form of injury to the white ...
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henry, smiling at the camera

Something Super-Light and Super-Strong for Superstar, Henry!

Henry, from Midsomer Norton in Somerset is 9 and a ¼ although, as a massive Harry Potter fan, he will ...
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Transitioning from School to Further Education

Moving from a school setting into further education is a difficult decision for any young person. However, for people with ...
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Emily Nicole

Growing up with CP – Becoming a Youtube Sensation!

Growing up, Emily never felt as though any of the people she saw in the media represented her and knew ...
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Family

Learning Your Child Has Cerebral Palsy – What Next?

Through years of representing inspirational children with brain injuries and working with their amazing families, I understand that in the ...
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