Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain and is not an abnormality of the nerves or muscles.

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In this blog post, we explore what mild cerebral palsy is, how it affects individuals differently, and the support options available to help those living with the condition lead fulfilling lives.

Explore the potential genetic factors involved in cerebral palsy, and learn how recent research is shedding light on the role genetics might play in its development.

Learn about the risk factors during pregnancy that can contribute to cerebral palsy, from maternal infections to birth complications.

Our guide is to help understand whether cerebral palsy is considered a learning disability and learn about how it can affect cognitive development in some individuals.

Identify early signs of cerebral palsy in infants, including developmental delays and unusual muscle tone, to better understand when to seek medical guidance.

Gain insight into the prevalence and impact of cerebral palsy in the UK, with detailed statistics on its occurrence, types, and associated challenges.

Learn about whether cerebral palsy is a progressive condition and how symptoms may change over time.

Children living with cerebral palsy have a range of specialist care requirements that can significantly affect their needs in terms of providing safe and practical living accommodation.

JMW Solicitors spoke with fitness and lifestyle YouTuber, Charlie Randell, about his experiences growing up with cerebral palsy and how he has adapted by breaking down the stigma related to fitness and dating with a disability.

JMW Solicitors spoke with one of the UK’s leading accessible travel bloggers, Carrie-Ann Lightley, about keeping a strong outlook on life and developing a positive self-image whilst living with cerebral palsy.

We spoke to Eleanor, an 18-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, and recently made the decision to study Counselling Psychology at the University of Worcester.

People living with cerebral palsy and their families may feel that sport and other physical activities are closed off to them because of the significant challenges their disabilities bring.

Myth-busting the common misconceptions surrounding people who have CP

Paul and Meera, share their experiences of navigating the world with each of their children. They explain how the public’s reaction affects them, the impact the condition can have on the whole family, and how the smallest of achievements can bring with it the greatest of joys.

The ‘cooling’ method is being offered by some UK hospitals and involves wrapping babies who have been starved of oxygen in a blanket filled with fluid that reduces their body temperature from the normal 37C to 33.5C.

We invited a number of young people affected but not defined by disability to offer advice to their younger self or to others who have just become physically disabled.