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UK adults living with Cerebral Palsy
of adults with CP have deteriorating mobility with age
CP is nearly 30 times more common than muscular dystrophy
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Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most frequent, and pervasive of symptoms for people with CP, and often very misunderstood by people outside our community. Understanding and managing fatigue can be one of the most crucial factors in living your best life.
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Mental Health
Mental health, or the lack of it, is woefully under-represented in discussions about CP. We know of the greater prevalence of mental health issues in our community. Get an overview of the issues, and starting points for getting help.
This short film shows how adults with CP keep smashing barriers, achieving goals and changing the world for the better.
News & Events
A letter from Dr Denise Al Mari-de Waal and Aaron Hume has been published in the Guardian, reflecting on what RJ Mitte’s story tells us about cerebral palsy and mental health.
Whether you want to speak from your own experience, advocate for change, or simply add your voice to ours: now is the time.
UP has secured funding from the National Lottery to develop a UK transition programme. We are now looking for young people and their parents or carers to take part in the first run of the programme, completely free of charge.