The NHS urgently needs O type blood. Please book an appointment to donate.

Advice

Useful websites and charities

CANCHILD offers resources for children and young people with cerebral palsy and their families.

Bliss offers information about babies born premature or sick.

Ei SMART offers support to families of babies with developmental challenges from birth onwards.

Born to move is an NHS app which helps parents teach their babies important movement skills.

Scope UK is a charity aiming to achieve equality for disabled people.

Contact offers support for families with disabled children.

Muscular Dystrophy UK offers information for people with muscle wasting or weakening conditions.

NHS healthier families provides tips for healthier children and families.

CP Sport supports people with cerebral palsy to be able to access and enjoy being physically active throughout their lives​.

Para Sport offers tools and resources to foster participation in adapted sport for children and adults with disabilities.

Activity Alliance aims to support disabled people to get involved in sport.

Whizz-kidz is the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users.

Wheelpower is a charity dedicated to providing opportunities for disabled people to enjoy sport and live healthy active lives.

Professional bodies

Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council