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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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CP is nearly 30 times more common than muscular dystrophy

Live Well

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

 

Whether you want to speak from your own experience, advocate for change, or simply add your voice to ours: now is the time.

September 30, 2026

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.

August 29, 2026

We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Phab, a charity that has been bringing disabled and non-disabled people together for almost 70 years.

August 27, 2026