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Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapist (ACPC) resources

Tummy Time Poster (Update 2016) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Promoting Physical Development: Lying to Sitting | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Positional talipes (CTCV) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Positional talipes (CTEV) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Babies who bottom shuffle | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Babywalkers – are they necessary? | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Flat Feet in Young Children | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Bone Health | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Hypermobility and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (2023) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Intoeing Gait | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Standing Frames (2020) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Choosing Footwear for Children (Updated 2016) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Parent Leaflet – Choosing the right school bag (Updated 2016) | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Health Transition – Young Person | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Health Transition – Carer | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)

Bridgewater Children’s services:

www.apcp.org.uk
The Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists is a clinical interest group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

There are parent information leaflets available in the Information for Parents Tab.

www.csp.org.uk
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Well Child
WellChild is the national UK children’s charity making it possible for children and young people with exceptional health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible.

Scope
Scope offers a range of services for disabled children and young people.

Contact
Contact website has advice and information about any concern a family might have about raising a child with additional needs. Links to a variety of charities that offer support and advice that are specific to conditions.

National Autistic Society
National Autistic Society is a leading UK charity for people with autism and their families. The website provides information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

www.naswarringtonbranch.webeden.co.uk
The National Autistic Society – Warrington Branch

Bobath Centre
The Bobath Centre specialises in working with children with cerebral palsy.

Cerebra
Cerebra is the national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.

www.hemihelp.org.uk
HemiHelp is a charity providing support and information to people with hemiplegia and their families in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

www.steps-charity.org.uk
Steps are a small national charity supporting children and adults affected by a lower limb condition such as clubfoot or a hip condition.

www.shinecharity.org.uk
Shine is Europe’s largest organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families as they face the challenges arising from spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Downs Syndrome Association’s website.

www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
A website containing information around diagnosis and living with a diagnosis of dyspraxia.

Newlife Charity
Newlife Charity is a charity for disabled and terminally-ill children to ensure they get the best possible start in life. Newlife offers a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed

ADDvanced Solutions
Addvanced Solutions is a community network that encourages, supports and empowers the families of neurodiverse children and young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

Warrington Wheels For All
Wheels for All embraces disabled people and people who would otherwise not be able to cycle, through providing fun and friendly activity in 28 locations across the country.

Wizzybug
Wizzybug is a powered wheelchair for young disabled children under 5. It offers children fun, independence and freedom of movement, often for the first time in their lives.

Warrington Youth Zone
Warrington Youth Zone is a purpose-built state of the art facility for the town’s young people aged 7 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. Inside the Youth Zone young people will have a choice of over 20 fun and engaging activities every day including sports, arts, music, media, dance, drama, cooking, employability and enterprise workshops, and much more.

Cerebral Palsy United FC
CP United is an opportunity for people with Cerebral Palsy or an acquired brain injury to partake in an inclusive environment to play a sport which they enjoy. Training sessions are run by FA and UEFA qualified coaches (Including goal keeper training) and are specifically designed for players with CP

Warrington Play and Sensory Centre
Warrington Play and Sensory Centre is a purpose-built activity centre for disabled children and adults or those with special needs. It has a number of different areas where you can relax or play.

Fun2B Sensory
Fun2B Sensory is a sensory play area for children with sensory or special needs in Warrington. At our sensory play area, we encourage children to play, learn and develop their social skills whilst engaging with their senses, promoting their cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Our aim is to provide a fun and inclusive play experience for every child.

Frame Running | CP Sport
Frame Running (formerly known as RaceRunning) is an adapted sport for children, young people and adults who cannot functionally run and rely on sports aids for mobility and balance.

Cerebral Palsy Sport
We are a national disability sport organisation and charity. We encourage people with cerebral palsy to live more active lives by promoting the opportunity, capability and motivation involved in taking part in sport and physical activities.

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