AudreyRose asked:


I have a VERY mild case of cerebral palsy. Most people don’t even know I have it. I’ve thinking about joining the Peace Corps lately, but I’m not sure they’d take me. Does my disability automatically rule me out?

Bernard

asked:


i have a 7 week old daughter who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. She has had a funduplication and a g-tube and will be ready to go home from the NICU for the very first time! I must admit I am a little bit scared. She will need a lot of care. Where can i find the support i need? and all other resources?

Clarence

amandamblackmon asked:


A brother and sister to have cerebral palsy

Joel

russell jones asked:




The birth of a baby is a magical journey, from a safe warm environment to the dangerous world outside.

The short distance though belies such a significant step of life its self as the embryonic stage enters its next phase.

Great strides in medical science have been made in all areas of health care but problems associated with the birth of a child both pre and post natel appear to have continued in similar numbers for many years.

The increasing demands of medical staff to provide a service under increasing financial and resource restraints is the ‘accident waiting to happen’ or indeed ‘the recipe for disaster’.

When a birth injury occurs there are many emotions present in the minds of parents and those close to them.

Much of course depends on the severity and type of injury. An extreme injury may well take the life of a baby, mother or both. The pain and suffering of family and friends at this sad time surely can not be described, however the loved ones of a severely injured baby with cerebral palsy for example must be terrible.

The warmth and love associated at this time is replaced with a negative feel.

Very often a period of reflection is needed, to take stock and make provision for the next step.

The severity of the injury dictates the strength of emotion, and possibly the length of time needed to reflect.

There will come a time however when strength takes hold and a decision made to ask for information as to why the birth injury occurred.

At this moment it is important to get a medical negligence expert onboard.

Professionally managing the case will reduce the amount of stress and worry of taking on a compensation claim for damages are, particularly in these types injuries.

To make a successful compensation claim for a birth injury in the UK it must be demonstrated that four main areas are covered.

1: a duty of care owed

2: a breach of that duty, which we will call negligence

3: a causal link between the breach of duty and injury sustained

4: a loss or injury

If all of these requirements are made then it would be fair to assume a successful compensation claim would be possible.

For further information surrounding making a compensation claim for a birth injury visit the website:

http://www.cerebralpalsy-compensation.co.uk









Norma

socmum16 ? asked:


It seems like there are fundraising efforts being done for everything under the sun. But what about people with Cerebral Palsy? Do you know of any fundraising efforts being done nationally or maybe locally in your area?

Cindy

rainbow asked:


I have Cerebral Palsy and would like to communicate live on the internet with other people.

Vera

mary b asked:


i have cerebral palsy. i think that i can walk if i pratice alot. the other day i went to store and walk with my walker. now my legs are score and i cant pratice now. how can i make my legs less sore?

Steve

Josie P asked:


How does having Cerebral Palsy make people different that other people?

What does it mean to have it?

Roberta

Poppy Lily asked:


My 2 year old daughter has cerebral palsy which affects her legs and arms ,she is happy and playfulas any other 2 year old but she is restricted physically as she cannot sit unaided , she does attend a group once a week but i think she needs to concentrate on physical therapy i have found programs such as brainwave in the south but does anyone no of anything similar in the northwest merseyside cheshire area?

Harry

MaraDett asked:


I space out a LOT and I do random little things with my hands while I’m spaced out, (Like grabbing the hem of my shirt, flicking my nails, stuff like that) and I also have these small moments where my body shudders for no reason. I had it for a long time, and whenever I ask my family about it, they all say that everybody does that. But it happens to me a lot more than it happens to other people. Is this from the cerebral palsy or am I just weird?

John