For World CP Day 2024, we staged a photo highlighting that CP is lifelong. We will be telling the stories of each of the participants in the photo, bringing to life the reality of living with CP across the age spectrum.

We are UP. What we are aiming to achieve and why it is so important.

A Breath of Fresh Air

 

In June’s Midweek Matters, we are exploring respiratory issues and cerebral palsy.

CP Charter

 

Add your name to the Cerebral Palsy Charter and help us move CP up the political agenda

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130,000

UK adults living with Cerebral Palsy

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20- 50 %

of adults with CP have deteriorating mobility with age

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30

Cerebral Palsy is nearly 30 times more common than muscular dystrophy

“I feel like I found a lot more answers to how I have been feeling about having CP. Your website is very useful, thank you.”
Sophie Owen, community member

“The UP team is doing incredible work to bring the #CerebralPalsy community together!”
Dom Sphere, Disability Plus

“It was wonderful to connect with others and not feel so alone trying to be fashionable. Looking forward to the next meeting!”
Cplifeandme, community member

“Absolute pleasure working with UP to enable better multidisciplinary care for children, young people and adults with CP to ensure optimal outcomes.”

Lawrence Ambrose, Royal College of Podiatry

News & Events

 

In July’s Midweek Matters, we are continuing to explore Respiratory and Digestive issues. 

June 24, 2025

Roxanne Steel is someone who speaks openly, honestly, and passionately about what it means to live at the intersection of disability and queerness.

June 18, 2025
Young person at edge of precipice

The Government’s recent proposal to remove Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children in non-specialist schools poses a serious threat to the future of disabled people in the UK – particularly those living with cerebral palsy.

June 9, 2025