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Scope Response (Scope)

P.O. Box 833
Milton Keynes
MK12 5NY
Tel: 0808 800 3333 Scope Response (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Tel: 01908 321049 Publications
Fax: 01908 321051
e-mail: response@scope.org.uk
Web: http://www.scope.org.uk

Scope is a National Registered Charity No. 208231 whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. The aim of Scope is that all disabled people achieve equality. Scope’s mission is to drive the change to make our society the first where disabled people achieve equality. Scope’s services include creating opportunities for disabled people in children’s and adult services and employment. All enquiries about cerebral palsy, related disability issues and Scope’s services should be directed to Scope Response, where experienced staff will provide information, support, advice and referral to appropriate services within Scope and/or externally.

Group details last updated October 2009.

Capability Scotland

ASCS
11 Ellersly Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6HY
Tel: 0131 313 5510
Fax: 0131 346 1681
e-mail: ascs@capability-scotland.org.uk
Web: http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk

Capability Scotland is a Registered Charity No. SC 011330, established in 1946. It provides a diverse range of services to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities and their families and carers. Services include a national disability information and advice service. For children it offers activities, education and learning, children's short breaks and family support services.

Group details last confirmed March 2009.

Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments

Craighalbert Centre
1 Craighalbert Way
Cumbernauld
Glasgow
G68 0LS
Tel: 01236 456100
Fax: 01236 736889
e-mail: sccmi@craighalbert.org.uk
Web: http://www.craighalbert.org.uk

The Centre is a National Registered Charity, registered under its Company No. 129291 and a Scottish Registered charity No. SC008428, established in April 1991. The Craighalbert Centre is a school for children with Cerebral Palsy combining Conductive Education and the Scottish curriculum to teach life skills and independence. It has part-time and full-time placements for children aged 0-8 years and sessional and periodic placements for children aged 2-16 years. Accommodation is available for families who do not live within daily travelling distance. More information is available on request.

Group details last confirmed October 2009.

Additionally there are two organisations providing alternative types of help for children with cerebral palsy. These are:

The Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy

250 East End Road
East Finchley
London
N2 8AU
Tel: 020 8444 3355
Fax: 020 8444 3399
e-mail: info@bobathlondon.co.uk
Web: http://www.bobath.org.uk

The Bobath Centre specializes in individual therapy for children (and adults) with Cerebral Palsy using the Bobath/NDT approach to treatment and management. Therapy is based on a problem solving approach to this disorder of posture and movement, based on movement, analysis and systematic treatment facilitating the child to develop a greater repertoire of functional activities. The focus of therapy is helping the parents and carers to use and adapt play and everyday activities to help the children reach their functional potential. The Bobath Concept, which is used internationally, was developed at this Centre. The Centre runs an eight week postgraduate course in the treatment and management of Cerebral Palsy for doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech & language therapists. In addition, short, practical courses are run for other professionals such as teachers and classroom assistants. The Bobath Centre has a wide range of information available, details on request.

Group details last confirmed March 2009.

The Foundation for Conductive Education

Cannon Hill House
Russell Road
Moseley
Birmingham
B13 8RD
Tel: 0121 449 1569
Fax: 0121 449 1611
e-mail: foundation@conductive-education.org.uk
Web: http://www.conductive-education.org.uk

The Foundation is a National Registered Charity No. 295873, established in 1986 to develop and advance the science and skill of Conductive Education in the UK. The National Institute of Conductive Education provides direct services to children and adults with motor disabilities; cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, children with dyspraxia and those who have suffered strokes and head injuries. Through a system of positive teaching and learning support, Conductive Education maximises their control over bodily movement in ways that are relevant to daily living. The National Institute also undertakes research and offers a comprehensive range of professionally oriented, skills-based training courses at all levels.

Group details last confirmed January 2010.

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