Long read: Seven-year-old Caeden climbs Ben Nevis raising more than £16,000 for good causes
At just seven-years-old Caeden Thomson, who has cerebral palsy, has climbed the highest mountain in the UK to raise more than £16,000 for different causes.
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Enable Asks… James Moore
Although our favourite soaps may have been put on pause, Emmerdale’s James Moore reveals how he is surviving lockdown during Enable Asks.
Emmerdale actor with cerebral palsy calls for wider disability awareness
James Moore has called for greater awareness and knowledge on how disability can impact a person’s motor skills after he was wrongfully pulled over by police, suspected of drink driving.
London clinic successfully uses 3D printing to make orthoses for children
A London clinic for disabled children has begun using 3D technology to treat their patients.
Tackling social isolation with CP Teens UK founder Ellie Simpson
During her gap year Ellie Simpson, who has cerebral palsy, started to feel socially isolated. Motivated to create opportunities for other young disabled people Ellie set up her charity, CP Teens UK, and got involved with sport.
CPISRA preparing to hold inaugural outdoor recreation camp for adults with cerebral palsy
CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) to hold inaugural outdoor recreation camp for adults with cerebral palsy and related neurological conditions.
Animal therapy: how caring for horses improves cerebral palsy
It is no secret that animal therapy is a powerful tool for many people worldwide. Be it supporting physical, learning, sensory disabilities, or mental health…
Charity launches to help ‘abandoned’ adults with cerebral palsy
A woman from London is launching a cerebral palsy (CP) charity for adults who she feels have been left helpless by the authorities as soon…
Evolve 21 introduce first inclusive fitness app for all abilities worldwide
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are paramount regardless of ability. For people living with limited mobility it can be stressful or daunting to exercise…
Disability in the Spotlight: Lost Voice Guy wins Britain’s Got Talent
The winner of Britain’s Got Talent has been announced and it is a triumph for the disabled community. Lee Ridley, known by his stage name…
Should we let disabled children win? #StandUpToBullying
In the last week 10-year-old Daniel Boyers shot to online fame when his classmates let him win a school sports race. This may seem out of the ordinary…
Birmingham Book Launch Celebrates Ability Before Disability
Last night, more than 50 guests joined disability trainer and campaigner Aideen Blackborough in Great Barr, Birmingham, to officially mark the start of a new…
Cerebral palsy charity branches into Cheshire
Stick ‘n’ Step, a North West charity that works with children with cerebral palsy, has launched a pilot project in Tarporley this month (March), thanks…
Parliamentary Inquiry into children with cerebral palsy shows earlier diagnosis and intervention can improve potential AND reduce dependence on the State
A Parliamentary inquiry into cerebral palsy has found: Approximately 30,000 children in the UK have cerebral palsy, which is the most common form of childhood…
Racing driver offers disabled young people in East London career tips
Racing driver Nicolas Hamilton met with a group of young disabled people from East London to talk to them about his career, and to inspire…