Have you got any plans next Sunday? Why not come to CP Teens UK Boccia on the 28th?!

1-4pm, Chesterfield.

Fun, tactical & competitive. Best suited to those with moderate to severe Cerebral Palsy and similar neurological physical disabilities.

Register: cpteensuk.org/events

SUMMER BLOCK OF CHIT & CHAT IS HERE☀️🗣

This block will run until the school summer holidays.

Wed 24th April
Wed 1st May
Wed 22nd May - GAMES NIGHT SPECIAL
Wed 5th June
Wed 19th June
Wed 3rd July
Wed 17th July - SPECIAL GUEST (to be announced)

REGISTER: cpteensuk.org/events

NEW SOCIAL JUST IN 💚

Come & join us for a social in Nottingham!

Sat 25th May.

Bowling is FREE and each 'CP Teen' can claim back up to £35 for their and a +1's food, drink & travel costs.

FULL INFO/REGISTRATION ➡️ cpteensuk.org/events

Summer is just around the corner ☀️...

There are 3 spaces left (3 'CP Teens' and 3 accompanying parents/carers/PA's) on the CP Teens UK Canal Trip!

Sat 8th June 2024.

FREE (refundable deposit of £15 required to secure place).

FULL INFO/REGISTRATION: cpteensuk.org/events

DEADLINE EXTENDED ⏰

Registrations for the Sponsored Wobble 2024 will now close on Mon 15th Apr, 6pm!

Walk, 'wobble' or wheel - accessible 5k through Chatsworth.

Changing Places at halfway point 🚽

Sat 20th Apr

Full information & registration at: cpteensuk.org/events

Just over 48 hours left to register for the Sponsored Wobble 2024! ⏰

Walk, 'wobble' or wheel - accessible 5k route through Chatsworth Park.

ALL mobility aids welcome. Changing Places facility🚽

Sat 20th Apr 2024, Chatsworth

Full info & registration: cpteensuk.org/events

REGISTRATION FOR THE SPONSORED WOBBLE 2024 WILL SHUT ON FRIDAY AT 6:00PM!

Come and 'wobble' with CP Teens UK! Walk, 'wobble' or wheel - accessible 5k route through Chatsworth Park.

Sat 20th Apr 2024, Chatsworth.
Start: 2pm

Full info & registration at: cpteensuk.org/events

Good Friday good news!

Casper, who's partner's brother has Cerebral Palsy, is running 500km in 100 days - this is 5km a day with no days off!

So far, Casper has raised an incredible £805!

Thank you so much Casper, you are amazing! 💚

REGISTRATION FOR THE SPONSORED WOBBLE 2024 WILL SHUT ON FRIDAY 5TH APRIL AT 5:00PM! 🥾🦽

Come and 'wobble' with CP Teens UK!

Changing Places facility at halfway point 🚽

Saturday 20th April 2024, Chatsworth

Full information & registration at: cpteensuk.org/events

Block one ✅

Block one of Chit & Chat is complete. That's a quarter of the year gone already!

Lots of laughs, conversations and fun has been had over the last 3 months. Chit & Chat will return after Easter for the spring/summer block - keep your eyes peeled 👀

Happy Easter! 🐣

Boccia Sundays 🔴⚪️🔵

Another fantastic CP Teens UK Boccia session. A competition day is on the horizon!

NEXT SESSION: Sunday 28th April

INFO/REGISTRATION: cpteensuk.org/events

Sponsored Wobble 2024 🥾🦽

Come and 'wobble' with CP Teens UK! Walk, 'wobble' or wheel. Do it your way!

Accessible 5k route.
Changing Places facility at halfway point 🚽

Sat 20th April 2024, Chatsworth.
Start: 2pm

Full information & registration at: cpteensuk.org/events

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Did you know? It is estimated that 1 in 400 babies born in the UK have Cerebral Palsy.

#CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy normally become noticeable around 18 months to 2 years old. Although, sometimes diagnosis is later in childhood. It is rare, but Cerebral Palsy can also be diagnosed in adulthood.

#CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth

Have you got any plans on Sunday? Why not come to CP Teens UK Boccia?

1-4pm, Chesterfield.

Fun, tactical & competitive. Best suited to those with moderate to severe Cerebral Palsy and similar neurological physical disabilities.

Register: cpteensuk.org/events

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Did you know? Cerebral Palsy effects muscles from big to small.

Cerebral Palsy distorts messages from the brain to cause increased muscle tension or reduced muscle tension. Sometimes tension fluctuates, becoming more or less obvious.

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Did you know? It is estimated that people with Cerebral Palsy use three to five times more energy to try and move than able-bodied people use for regular movement. Over time, this can lead to both generalised fatigue and exhaustion.

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Did you know? 40% of people with Cerebral Palsy were born prematurely.

Being premature can put you at greater risk of Cerebral Palsy - babies born at 32 weeks or earlier are at a particularly high risk.

#CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Did you know? Lots of people with Cerebral Palsy can struggle with communication due to their speech muscles being effected.

Speech can be slowed, slurred, jittery, loud, or quiet. Lots of people with Cerebral Palsy are also non-verbal

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month...

Motor disability can range from minimal to profound with Cerebral Palsy.

Some individuals will have very mild motor, movement & coordination impairment, whereas others will require full-time care and have no voluntary movement.