News - Cerebral Palsy Scotland

More children to get a Bright Beginning, thanks to National Lottery

We are delighted to announce that Cerebral Palsy Scotland will receive £164,194 from The National Lottery Community Fund to provide specialist...Read More

Find out how we've made an impact in 2023-24

Our latest Annual Review shows how Cerebral Palsy Scotland has made a difference to the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy over the...Read More

Make people with cerebral palsy count - Cerebral Palsy Scotland's election manifesto

With the general election to be held on 4 July, Cerebral Palsy Scotland is calling on candidates to pledge to improve services for people with...Read More

Tribute to Jim Campbell, former Chairman of Cerebral Palsy Scotland

It is with great sadness that we at Cerebral Palsy Scotland pay tribute to our former Chairman, Jim Campbell, who passed away on Sunday 26 May...Read More

Bobath Centre in Watford announces closure

We at Cerebral Palsy Scotland are very saddened to hear that The Bobath Centre, based in Watford, England, is to cease operations at the end of...Read More

Challenges are being faced by the cerebral palsy community in social care and Self-Directed Support

Between December 2023 – January 2024 we asked the cerebral palsy community in Scotland to share their experiences of social care and Self-Directed...Read More

Here's our latest news

Our latest newsletter is arriving in supporters' letterboxes soon. In this edition you can find out how our team of specialist therapists helped...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month - Make your voice heard

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Keep an eye on our social media channels, where across the month a team of volunteer content creators will...Read More

Get moving in March with our Walk 'n' Roll challenge

Join our Walk ‘n’ Roll virtual challenge and get moving in March in a way that works for you – using your wheelchair or powerchair, walking frame,...Read More

Talking to my child about cerebral palsy

This information leaflet written by our Chartered Psychologist, Dr Kirstie Rees, gives parents advice and guidance on how to talk to their child...Read More

What would you like people to know about cerebral palsy?

Are you interested in raising awareness of cerebral palsy? Do you have an interest in content creation and sharing your experiences? We are...Read More

Our latest policy update

At Cerebral Palsy Scotland we continue to advocate for policy change at national level, pressing for everyone with cerebral palsy to have life-long...Read More

Share your experiences of social care and Self-Directed Support

Take our survey - tell us what you think about social care and Self-Directed Support for people with cerebral palsy in Scotland. We're ambitious...Read More

Celebrating our story - Disability History Month

Disability History Month is the perfect time to celebrate our charity's history. In the early 1990s a small group of families in...Read More

Thank you - We've reached our Big Give target

Our Big Give Christmas Challenge closed on 5 December, and we are delighted to announce that our final total is £32,435! It has been amazing to...Read More

Our inclusive Christmas cards are on sale now

As the festive season approaches, we are very excited to launch our range of Christmas cards for 2023, available to buy right now at our online...Read More

Key insights from the Cerebral Palsy Scotland community survey 2023

Between January-March 2023, Cerebral Palsy Scotland ran a survey in order to get an insight into what services were being used by the cerebral palsy...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland responds to Disability Action Plan consultation

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has responded to the UK Government’s consultation on the Disability Action Plan 2023-24. The proposed Disability Action...Read More

How Cerebral Palsy Scotland has made a difference

Today we have published our Annual Review, highlighting the impact of Cerebral Palsy Scotland's work over the past year. Read Annual Review...Read More

Read the latest news and stories from Cerebral Palsy Scotland

Read our Autumn newsletter and catch up on our latest stories and news. In this edition, Karen talks about how Cerebral Palsy Scotland has...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland receives £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has received £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland to support its fun play and therapy group for...Read More

New technology to support communication, thanks to the SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund

Cerebral Palsy Scotland are delighted to announce that we are one of the first six recipients of a SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund small grant,...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland conference and exhibition

The Cerebral Palsy Scotland conference and exhibition is Scotland’s only annual event focussing on cerebral palsy. Our next conference will be held...Read More

Corporate partnerships helping improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy: Allied Vehicles Group

Corporate support makes a huge difference in powering our work to improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy in Scotland. One particular...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Aberdeen to close and transfer funds to Cerebral Palsy Scotland

Fundraising organisation Cerebral Palsy Aberdeen (CPA) has announced that it is to close on 19 June. Remaining funds from CPA are to be transferred...Read More

Read the latest policy update from Cerebral Palsy Scotland

We're ambitious for people with cerebral palsy and continue to advocate with government and policymakers for the cerebral palsy community to have...Read More

We're recruiting - Senior Clinical Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary...Read More

Support and advice for parent carers

June 5-11 is Carers' Week. As a parent carer, feeling supported and having someone you can ask questions of, get advice from, or just vent your...Read More

Read our latest news and stories

Our spring newsletter is packed with stories about how your support is helping children and adults with cerebral palsy in Scotland reach their full...Read More

March is cerebral palsy awareness month

March is cerebral palsy awareness month. This year, we will be sharing content created by people from the cerebral palsy community in Scotland...Read More

What services do you want to see at Cerebral Palsy Scotland?

We want to make sure we're offering the cerebral palsy community services you really want and need and that make a positive difference to your...Read More

Join our Walk ‘n’ Roll virtual challenge

Join our Walk ‘n’ Roll virtual challenge and get moving this March in a way that works for you – using your wheelchair or powerchair, walking frame,...Read More

Self-Directed Support - new factsheets for people with neurological conditions

On 10 January, the Neurological Alliance of Scotland (NAoS) in conjunction with Self-Directed Support Scotland have published three factsheets to...Read More

Feel the burn: Firewalk for Cerebral Palsy Scotland

Join us this January for your most memorable Burns Night yet. Learn the secret of firewalking and prove to yourself that you really can do anything...Read More

Support with the cost of living crisis

Like all disabled people, the cost of living crisis is hitting people with cerebral palsy and their families hard. Recent findings from the Joseph ...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland call for benefits to be increased at least in line with inflation

Cerebral Palsy Scotland have today signed a joint-letter to the Prime Minister along with 18 other long term health condition charities strongly...Read More

Report highlights challenges faced by people with CP as they move into adulthood

On World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6 October, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cerebral Palsy launched a report focussing on the difficulties that...Read More

How we've made a difference

To coincide with World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6 October 2022, we have published our Annual Review, setting out how we have supported people with...Read More

Developing neurology specific principles of transition

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has worked in partnership with NHS Ayrshire and Arran, ARC Scotland and the University of Dundee to complete the first phase...Read More

Shape the new National Care Service by joining Lived Experience Experts Panel

You can help shape the new National Care Service in Scotland and represent people with cerebral palsy by joining the Scottish Government's new...Read More

Read our autumn newsletter

Read our autumn newsletter which is packed with stories about how your fundraising is helping to support children and adults with cerebral palsy in...Read More

Policy and campaign update

During the past few months, we have been busy keeping the needs of people with cerebral palsy at the forefront of the minds of statutory service...Read More

Become a Friend of Cerebral Palsy Scotland

Join us on our mission to improve the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy in Scotland. As a Friend of Cerebral Palsy Scotland your...Read More

Apply for Better Start

Better Start is open to children with cerebral palsy age 2-14, with places funded by National Lottery Community...Read More

Read our spring newsletter

Read our spring newsletter which is packed with stories about the difference your support makes for people with cerebral palsy in Scotland. In...Read More

Do you know about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?

Every child has rights and protections under international law. What does this mean for a child with CP?

We are delighted to announce that Cerebral Palsy Scotland has received £29,500 from Global's Make Some Noise to support children and adults with...Read More

Our survey shows health services are failing people with cerebral palsy

Sixty five percent of people with cerebral palsy say health services in Scotland are not meeting their needs. A survey carried out by us in November ...Read More

The impact of Covid on people with CP

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has undertaken three surveys of the cerebral palsy community to better understand the impact restrictions have had on people...Read More

Adult CP Hub present 'Midweek Matters'

An opportunity to participate in online speaker events exploring topics related to cerebral palsy and disability, hosted by our friends at Adult CP...Read More

Thanks to you I have my cheeky smiling boy back

I’m Kirstie and I am mum to Mirren who is five and Fraser who will be four this month. Fraser was diagnosed with cerebral palsy just before his first ...Read More

Apply for Better Start

Better Start is open to children with cerebral palsy age 2-14, with places funded by National Lottery Community Fund available for those living in...Read More

We issue our Annual Review with a call to give people with cerebral palsy support and services

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, Cerebral Palsy Scotland has issued their Annual Review with a call for an urgent plan to #StampOutTheGap and give...Read More

What's your reason for supporting World Cerebral Palsy Day?

October 6 marks World Cerebral Palsy Day. This is the day people around the world come together to celebrate and support those living with cerebral...Read More

We're making some noise on Heart and Capital

We are really pleased to announce that Cerebral Palsy Scotland has been selected by Global's Make Some Noise as one of the small charities they will...Read More

Support us and win up to £25,000!

Glasgow Community Lottery is a fun way to support Cerebral Palsy Scotland and be in with a 1 in 50 chance each week to win a prize, with a top prize...Read More

Thank you to our supporters!

We love to share news about our supporters and the things you're doing to raise funds for people with cerebral palsy and their families. Click on...Read More

Can you participate in a new research project?

Adults with cerebral palsy, or another neurological condition, are being asked to participate in a new research project looking into their experience ...Read More

Donate to our Spring appeal today

There is absolutely no doubt that for many people living with cerebral palsy the coronavirus outbreak has been extremely challenging. We know that...Read More

All Party Parliamentary Group on Cerebral Palsy publish first report

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cerebral Palsy has published its first report, focussing on the issue of early intervention. Published on 25...Read More

Survey findings – the impact of Covid restrictions for people with CP

Findings from our latest survey show that Covid restrictions are continuing to have a negative impact on people with CP’s physical and mental...Read More

Stamp out the gap on health services for adults with CP

We are supporting the new campaign calling for the 130,000 UK adults living with cerebral palsy to stop being treated like ‘second class citizens’...Read More

Better Start - National Lottery Award

We are delighted to announce that Cerebral Palsy Scotland has received a National Lottery award from The National Lottery Community Fund over three...Read More

Help us a build a picture of the impact of Covid-19 on people with CP

Help us show the impact of Covid-19 on people with cerebral palsy and their families We find ourselves nearly a year into living with restrictions;...Read More

CP Connect service awarded £5000 by The Crerar Trust

Our CP Connect service, which offers free therapy and support to children and adults with cerebral palsy during the coronavirus outbreak, has been...Read More

Stephanie Fraser, CEO granted peerage

Cerebral Palsy Scotland is delighted to congratulate Stephanie Fraser, CEO on being a granted a peerage by Her Majesty the Queen. Ian Johnstone, ...Read More

A life of Bobath therapy: Ewen’s story

For Ewen McIntyre, soon to turn 60, the Bobath concept of therapy has been – and continues to be – a central part of his life. Despite the...Read More

Annual Review - what we've been doing to help

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has published a round-up of how we have supported people with CP and their families over the past year and a half. Our...Read More

Watch again - Conference 2020

It was wonderful to bring together so many people at the online conference to talk about issues facing people with CP, their families and the people...Read More

Thanks to funders for supporting our coronavirus response

Lockdown, shielding and restrictions have had a major impact on people with CP and their families. Many people are feeling isolated and their...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland trustee named one of the most influential disabled people in the UK

Elaine Boyd, Cerebral Palsy Scotland trustee, was named on the Shaw Trust’s Power 100 List. The list, which is published each year, recognises the...Read More

Annual Conference 2020

Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference: 1 October 2020 Supported by Digby Brown About The seventh...Read More

Life after lockdown - Survey Results

As restrictions have eased and some aspects of life have returned to something more like normal, how have things changed for people with CP? Thank...Read More

Welcome back!

Therapy at the Centre The centre has had a facelift and has (finally) been re-branded fully as Cerebral Palsy Scotland. We have installed some...Read More

Bernie Hunter: Lockdown dancing

Over the past few months our lives have been far from normal; we have seen big changes due to COVID-19. The lockdown restrictions are in place for a...Read More

Handling tips for new babies with cerebral palsy

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has produced a short video with therapy tips for handling new babies with cerebral palsy. Are you at home with a new baby?...Read More

Keep moving! Therapy tips video

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has produced a short video with therapy tips and suggestions on ways to keep moving during lockdown. The video was created...Read More

Hand Washing for People with Neurological Conditions

Hands are usually the most common way we pick up germs from the surfaces around us. Door handles, phones, light switches, filing cabinet keys,...Read More

We're changing our name, and here's why

In April 2020, Bobath Scotland changed name to Cerebral Palsy Scotland. We want to share with you the reasons behind this move. Why...Read More

New ‘Framework for Action’ aims to improve support for neurological conditions

The Scottish Government has today published its new Framework for Action for Neurological Care and Support in Scotland.

Girl’s birthday bid to raise money for Bobath Scotland

An eight year-old girl from Glasgow is getting ready to celebrate her ninth birthday by raising money for Bobath Scotland because we...Read More

Bobath Scotland publish Annual Review 2018/19

Bobath Scotland has published its latest round-up of action and activity for the period 2018/19.

Celebrating and Raising Awareness on World Cerebral Palsy Day

World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6 October 2019 and the #GoGreen4CP campaign was a roaring success - thank you to everyone who took...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference brings CP community together

The sixth Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference and Exhibition brought together a record number of delegates to discuss key issues facing the...Read More

Husband and wife run marathon on World Cerebral Palsy Day to raise funds for Bobath

A husband and wife team from Larbert who have a twin daughter that comes to the centre for therapy are running the Loch Ness marathon on 6...Read More

Celebrating World CP Day - 6 October

On Sunday 6 October 2019, 75 countries will join together to recognise World Cerebral Palsy Day. Find out what Bobath Scotland is doing to...Read More

Celebrating Scotland’s most expensive pizza!

Last week Bobath Scotland celebrated one of our more unusual donations – proceeds from an online pizza auction using Scotcoin...Read More

Bobath Scotland recognised for commitment to organisational sustainability

Bobath Scotland has been awarded the Lasting Difference symbol as part of the first group of organisatons in Scotland to be recognised for...Read More

MBE for Martin

Martin O'Neill, one of Bobath Scotland's most dedicated supporters, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Bobath Scotland working to support wellbeing of people with CP

Bobath Scotland has carried out a major piece of research looking at the state of mental health support for people with cerebral palsy...Read More

Martin O'Neill - End of an Era

After 25 years, Martin says farewell

Bobath Scotland training more specialist therapists

Bobath Scotland is delivering a course to train more specialist therapists across Scotland in the treatment of children with cerebral...Read More

You Give We Give: the sustainable investment scheme that benefits you and Bobath Scotland

Bobath Scotland has partnered with Greenfinch, an innovative online investment platform which allows you to invest money and donate to...Read More

AAC Children’s Group are super-communicators

In February, Bobath Scotland hosted our annual three-day holiday group for young users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC),...Read More

Make your voice heard and improve CP services and support

Bobath Scotland is urging the cerebral palsy community to participate in the consultation on the first ever National Action Plan on...Read More

Bobath Buddies are our superheroes

A group of eight children came to our Bobath Buddies group over the October holiday week, transforming into superheroes, defending the...Read More

Bobath Scotland’s Annual Review launched at Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference

Bobath Scotland's latest Annual Review was launched at the Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference and Exhibition on 4 October and showcases ...Read More

Making the transition from children's to adult services

This panel session, filmed at the Cerebral Scotland Conference 2018, provides information and personal experiences on making the transition from...Read More

Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference biggest and best yet!

Held on 4 October at Hampden Park, the fifth annual Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference and Exhibition was a great success, bringing together...Read More