Cerebral Palsy

So, Cerebral Palsy what is it? 

The NHS’ definition of Cerebral Palsy (CP) is;
Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It’s caused by a problem with the brain that develops before, during or soon after birth.

Types of cerebral palsy:

• Spastic: The most common type, characterised by increased muscle tone and stiffness. This is me
• Dyskinetic: Involves abnormal movements and fluctuating muscle tone (tight to floppy).
• Ataxic: Characterised by shaky movements and poor balance.

My cerebral palsy writing

I write about how cerebral palsy affects different parts of my life, including independence, work, friendships, cooking and attending live events. Explore my latest articles below.

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  When Two Conditions Cause the Same Fatigue8 September 2026
  My cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy can both contribute to me becoming increasingly fatigued as the day wears on. Their symptoms can overlap, which often makes it difficult to identify… Read more: When Two Conditions Cause the Same Fatigue
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  Disability Is Not Always the Same Every Day6 September 2026
  My cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy are permanent conditions, but their effects aren’t fixed. What I have to identify is that both conditions can have very similar physical effects on… Read more: Disability Is Not Always the Same Every Day
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  What a Brilliant Day Costs Afterwards31 August 2026
  Across my content, I try to convey that I don’t let my disabilities get in the way of having a good time socially. Whether that means attending a match, going… Read more: What a Brilliant Day Costs Afterwards
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  Working in Sports Media With Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy29 August 2026
  Cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy affect how I prepare for, carry out and recover from work across sports media, but they do not define the contribution I can make. Since… Read more: Working in Sports Media With Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
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  Living With Both a Visible and an Invisible Disability28 August 2026
  I live with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. One is generally considered a visible disability while the other is invisible, but the reality is not quite as straightforward as those labels… Read more: Living With Both a Visible and an Invisible Disability
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  I Don’t Think About My Disability Until I Have To27 August 2026
  I spend so much time not thinking about my disability, I forget to actually stop and think about the impact it does have on me. The ordinary periods when cerebral… Read more: I Don’t Think About My Disability Until I Have To
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  Friendship and Cerebral Palsy: The Small Things That Help26 August 2026
  All I have ever wanted is to be treated equally. I don’t want my disability to be the first or only thing my friends and peers see when they look… Read more: Friendship and Cerebral Palsy: The Small Things That Help
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  Cerebral Palsy and Culinary Passion: My Journey26 August 2026
  Cooking is one of my biggest passions and something I get a great deal of enjoyment from. As the saying goes, I live to eat rather than eat to live.… Read more: Cerebral Palsy and Culinary Passion: My Journey
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  Fitting In: My School Journey with Cerebral Palsy25 August 2026
  My cerebral palsy (CP) affected me physically at school, with an obvious visual element, but it also affected me academically. In my case, processing and retaining large amounts of information… Read more: Fitting In: My School Journey with Cerebral Palsy
• Overcoming Cleaning Challenges with Cerebral Palsy25 August 2026
  Since living independently, I have always lived in studio or one-bedroom apartments. These have been easy to keep clean (to an extent). I’ll delve into that later. My pain, caused… Read more: Overcoming Cleaning Challenges with Cerebral Palsy