News for Families and Carers of a Disabled Child

6 y.o. Girl with Cerebral Palsy Walks for First Time

2012-01-06

Just read this fantastic story in the Daily Mail - great news for Lily and her family as she learns to walk following pioneering surgery in the U.S..

A little girl who has spent her entire life crippled by cerebral palsy has taken her first steps.

Since undergoing pioneering surgery in the U.S. Lily Gordon, six, has even managed a few dance steps with the help of a walking frame.

Her proud mother, 39-year-old Joanne, of North Shields, North Tyneside, said: 'She is doing so well.

Ella walks tall following US operation

2011-12-22

5 year old Ella, a cerebral palsy sufferer, will be able to walk without aids this Christmas thanks to an operation in the United States.

The operation was paid for after a community fundraising drive managed to raise £60,000 for the operation that is not available in the UK.

However hope is at hand because a separate campaign is half way to its target of £1.5m which is needed to purchase one of the specialist robots required to undertake the operation at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Read the full story in the London Evening Standard

New Unit for Children with Disabilities opens in Lisburn

2011-11-01

A newly refurbished unit for children and young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours has been officially opened in Lisburn by Health Minister, Edwin Poots.

Glenmore Cottage, provided by the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, is a modern purpose built bungalow situated in a community setting with access to local shops, school, post office, leisure and transport and to the many and varied facilities in the Lisburn area. It provides medium to long term care to four children/young people aged 12-18 years with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours....

Read the complete article in the Ulster Star