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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Life for this Cork boy (12) with cerebral palsy has been ‘transformed' by vital charity
Alison Lynch says a Cork-based charity has transformed the life of her son, who lives with Cerebral Palsy Today at 08:49 A Cork mother says a Cork charity has played an instrumental role in helping her son with Cerebral Palsy navigate his life's major challenges into his teenage years, Alison Lynch's son Oliver was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy after a complication during birth, flagged during an early cranial scan. Ironically, it was brother Reuben's scans that led the twins to receive the extra attention.


Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Life for this Cork boy (12) with cerebral palsy has been ‘transformed' by this vital charity
Alison Lynch says a Cork-based charity has transformed the life of her son, who lives with Cerebral Palsy Today at 03:00 A Cork mother says a Cork charity has played an instrumental role in helping her son with Cerebral Palsy navigate his life's major challenges into his teenage years, Alison Lynch's son Oliver was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy after a complication during birth, flagged during an early cranial scan. Ironically, it was brother Reuben's scans that led the twins to receive the extra attention.


Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
10 health conditions most likely to receive PIP benefit in new update
People with autism, learning disabilities and cerebral palsy topped the list People receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for specific conditions are likely to satisfy new eligibility requirements Labour plans to introduce next year. This includes about 71% of PIP recipients with learning disabilities as they already scored of 21 points or greater on the daily living component assessment. Proposed changes to PIP's eligibility criteria under Labour could result in thousands currently receiving it losing their benefit. Currently, claimants must score at least eight points across 10 activities to qualify for PIP at any level. However, starting November 2026, applicants will still have to meet this existing benchmark but they will also need to earn a minimum of four points in any one activity to qualify. In general, performing an activity without difficulty yields zero points. Needing supervision, aid, or tools may award two points, and requiring even more assistance can grant four points. So, someone securing two points in each of the activities could amass a total of 20 points but still fall short of PIP eligibility under the revamped criteria. An analysis by experts at Resolution Foundation, drawing upon prior data from the DWP, has identified certain conditions that are "least likely to be affected" by these amendments as they typically achieve over 21 points. Indicating they have probably got at least four points in a single category. Notably, 71% of claimants with learning disabilities, 44% with Cerebral Palsy and similar conditions, and 34% with autism spectrum disorders as their primary health condition hit 21 points or more in their assessments. The think tank revealed a list of the primary health conditions with the most claimants getting 21+ points: Cerebrovascular disease: 24% Neurological diseases: 23% Psychiatric disorders: 16% ADHD/ADD: 15% Multiple sclerosis and similar conditions: 14% Psychotic disorders: 11% Cancer: 10% Epilepsy: 8% Moreover, an age-based analysis showed that younger claimants were more likely to score 21 or more points. Specifically, 35% of claimants aged 16-19 and a quarter of those in their 20s met this mark, whereas only 10% of claimants aged over 50 achieved this score. These proposed changes to PIP are currently under consultation as part of a green paper. One aspect of this consultation focuses on how to assist individuals who are presently claiming the benefit but may not qualify under the new criteria. The Resolution Foundation noted: "The Green Paper is consulting on whether people who lose PIP after a reassessment might need transitional protection to offset this loss of income, or help or support in managing their condition. Transitional protection has been an important part of previous welfare reforms, such as the move from tax credits to UC."
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How Shriners' Motion Analysis Center helped teen with cerebral palsy defy the odds
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A medical service is advancing applied science and helping young lives in northwest Louisiana by utilizing a setting inspired by space travel and cutting-edge technology to conquer fears of the unknown. 'It's a nod to infinite possibilities. We want the kids to be future-oriented in how they're thinking about things. Letting them visual themselves moving past this state they are in now and think about this transformative thing they are moving toward,' said Damian Duhon, Manager of Therapy Services, Shriners Children's Shreveport. Shriners Children's Shreveport houses a unique specialized service called the Motion Analysis Center. The only one of its kind in Louisiana and a part of the largest motion analysis data group in the world under Shriners Children's hospitals. 'It allows us to see things we can't see with our eyes and eliminate our biases. We can actually detect the rotation of the bones underneath the skin to tell which bones which may need to be cut and rotated to improve how that child moves. Things that we can't measure any other way,' Duhon said. Shriners Hospital ambassador explains how he achieved varsity football dream with prostetic leg Using two types of technology to assist surgeons who care for children with limited mobility. 'It gives doctor the ability to see whether a surgery is doing what they think it's doing,' Duhon said. Especially children with cerebral palsy. 'Because of the lack of oxygen, we weren't sure of the long-term. Some of the doctors said his prognosis did not look good,' Taylor Wisen Baler said. Taylor said she almost lost her son Brayden when he was born. 'It was a lot of traumatic stuff that day,' Wisen said. At one year old, Brayden was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He has been in therapy twice a week since he was a baby. They said since they have been going to the Motion Analysis Center, his gait has improved through more targeted surgeries. 'I used to fall a lot. But with toning my foot, I don't fall as much anymore,' said Brayden Ferrier, a Shriners patient. Brayden recovered from a leg straightening surgery that put him on six months of bed rest. Shriners offers sports medicine care at Shreveport campus 'It was very hard just to sit there for a long period of time,' Ferrier said. Brayden said he does not like to sit around. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing baseball. This is remarkable for a young person with cerebral palsy, particularly due to the condition known as the crouched gait. 'So it puts them at a two to three times higher energy cost to do the same tasks as you and I,' Duhon said. More Local News 'He's very determined. If any doctors or anybody says he wouldn't be able to do something, he's done it. He's about to start driving,' Taylor said. Taylor said she was a young mom when she had Brayden so they have a special bond together. 'We kind of both grew up together. So we've both just been trucking along,' Wisen said. Through trauma, many surgeries and lots of therapies, while defying doctors is now thriving as a strong, young man. 'Look forward. Don't stop. Keep hustling. You can do anything you set your mind to,' Brayden said. The Motion Analysis Center is helping children from across seven different states. The team is continuing to develop research to assist children with bone alignment surgeries. They plan to help student athletes undergoing recovery treatments in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.