Tag: Cerebral Palsy Scotland

Cerebral Palsy Scotland launches new legal support network to improve access to specialist advice

Two of the UK’s leading specialist law firms have joined forces with Cerebral Palsy Scotland to launch a new Legal Support Network aimed at improving access to expert legal advice for people with cerebral palsy and their families.

The network, spearheaded by Cerebral Palsy Scotland, brings together legal specialists with expertise in cerebral palsy, birth injury and disability-related law to help families access trusted support from professionals who understand the lifelong impact of the condition.

Founding partners Slater and Gordon Lawyers and Irwin Mitchell will work with the charity over the next year to develop a new model for legal support, informed by the experiences of people with cerebral palsy and their families.

Stephanie Fraser, CEO at Cerebral Palsy Scotland, said: ” People with cerebral palsy and their families often face complex legal issues throughout their lives.By bringing together some of the UK’s leading experts in this field, we’re creating a network built on trust, expertise and shared values.

“This initiative is about making it easier for families to find the right support, at the right time, from professionals who genuinely understand their experiences.”

As part of the initiative, partners will help develop a code of practice to support best practice when working with clients affected by cerebral palsy.

Representatives from both founding law firms welcomed the opportunity to support the initiative.

Derek Couper, Principal Lawyer, Slater and Gordon, said: “Cerebral Palsy Scotland plays an outstanding role in helping people across the country affected by the condition, and without them, their tailored support would be very hard to access.

“Their own research shows the struggle people experience in finding resources and understanding how to navigate their lives, which makes the support of this charity absolutely invaluable.

“Slater and Gordon in Scotland is delighted to partner with this incredible charity and to offer their beneficiaries across the country access to high-quality, accessible and expert legal advice.

“We have a team of experienced solicitors ready to listen to the needs of individuals and families living with cerebral palsy, and to take action where appropriate in pursuit of achieving the highest standard of living.”

Darren Deery, Head of Clinical Negligence Scotland, Irwin Mitchell: “We are proud to support Cerebral Palsy Scotland in launching this important initiative. Through our work, we see the profound and lasting impact cerebral palsy can have on individuals and their families, and how important it is to have access to clear, specialist legal advice at the right time.

“This network is a positive step towards ensuring families can access trusted expertise in a way that is joined-up, compassionate and focused on their needs.

“By working in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Scotland and others, we hope to help improve understanding and make it easier for people to access the support and answers they deserve.”

The charity hopes the network will become a trusted source of specialist legal support while encouraging greater understanding of the legal, practical and emotional issues experienced by people with cerebral palsy and their families.

For more information, visit cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk

Cash boost for Glasgow Therapy Centre for Cerebral Palsy

A Glasgow charity which gives support to people living with cerebral palsy is to benefit from a cash boost gifted by a regional builder.

Cerebral Palsy Scotland has received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes West Scotland to continue to provide virtual, face-to-face and phone-based therapy sessions for people with cerebral palsy across Scotland.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological condition caused by an injury to a child’s brain at or around the time of birth. CP affects a person’s ability to control their movement, posture and balance and one in three people with the condition are unable to walk. Other areas of function can also be affected. One in four are unable to talk and 50% have learning disabilities.  Many live with ongoing pain and epilepsy

The donation comes as part of the housebuilder’s Community Champions scheme, which will see a pot of £24,000 given out to local good causes throughout the region over the next 12 months.

Groups will be chosen every month to receive a match-funding donation with local community groups being encouraged to apply by completing an online form at www.persimmonhomes.com/charity.



Susan Sheridan at Cerebral Palsy Scotland, said: “We are delighted that Persimmon Homes West Scotland have chosen to support us.  60% of the people we support have told us that COVID-19 restrictions have negatively impacted on their mental health and we are working hard to reach out to them however we can.

“The £1,000 donation will fund our CP Connect service phone calls for five months providing free therapy and support for children and their families living with cerebral palsy.”

Chris Logan, managing director for Persimmon Homes West Scotland, said the community initiative was a way of supporting people across every city, town and village where the company works.

He said: “Cerebral Palsy Scotland make a huge difference to children and their families living with cerebral palsy and have found a way to support them despite the ongoing restrictions.  Their tenacity in raising funds and quality of their application gave them the edge when it came to choosing the good causes to support but it is always a difficult choice.

“We now want to hear from more groups and charities as we look to allocate more funding over the next month.  All we ask is that the group or charity has already worked hard to raise money themselves, and we will then match this effort with funding of up to £1,000.”

To find out more about Persimmon Homes development in Glasgow including The Boulevard, located just south of the city centre, Greenlees and Castle Gardens in Cambuslang, Sycamore Park in Darnley, or to apply for funding, visit:

www.persimmonhomes.com