Cerebral Palsy

Published: 08 January 2021

This quality standard covers assessing and referring children (under 16) and adults (16 and over) who have symptoms or signs associated with neurological conditions. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Published January 2020

Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust introduce the Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway to improve access to care and management using a standardised surveillance programme for children diagnosed with CP.

Published 31 January 2020

This quality standard covers care and support for adults with cerebral palsy (aged 25 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Published 01 May 2019 (Last updated 04 July 2019)

This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation.

Published March 2019

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust implement recommendations from NICE guideline CG145, Spasticity in under 19’s: Management (2012) by establishing a progressive resistance strength training group for children with Cerebral Palsy.

Published 15 January 2019

This guideline covers care and support for adults with cerebral palsy. It aims to improve health and wellbeing, promote access to services and support participation and independent living.

Published 10 October 2017

This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people under 25. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Published 25 January 2017

This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people from birth up to their 25th birthday. It aims to make sure they get the care and treatment they need for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy, so that they can be as active and independent as possible.

Published 25 July 2012 (Last updated 29 November 2016)

This guideline covers managing spasticity and co-existing motor disorders and their early musculoskeletal complications in children and young people (from birth up to their 19^th birthday) with non-progressive brain disorders. It aims to reduce variation in practice and help healthcare professionals to select and use appropriate treatments.

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