Did you know there are 5.4 million people in the UK who provide care for a friend or family member? I bet you didn’t know that this group of people are twice as likely to suffer from poor health as the rest of the population. Caregiving is hard, and it’s time caregivers got the recognition they deserve.
Down’s syndrome is a much misunderstood condition. Learn more about how children with Down’s live full, healthy and happy lives.
Hydrocephalus is a condition that impacts upon the brain. The fluid that surrounds the brain and spine, called cerebrospinal fluid, needs to flow away from the brain. In healthy babies this happens naturally, as a valve transports the fluid into the bloodstream.
Therapies to help children with autism are aimed specifically at improving the quality of life and functional independence of individuals. There needs to be a distinction made between treatment and therapy. Therapies help to improve behavioural limitations that arise because of the condition. The aim will be to improve the independence of the child, so they are able to function in society.
