by Sam Harris | Nov 25, 2021 | Blog
Help us understand the current physical accessibility limitations in school for children affected by lower limb conditions by completing our survey. This will be used to inform and support work to address accessibility issues. Where possible, we encourage the child to...
by Sam Harris | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Hip Dysplasia (DDH), Sweden
When Julian’s daughter was diagnosed with DDH and underwent three failed operations and major surgery he decided the family needed something lift Elisa’s spirits and made up a story about a squirrel called Hazel who has an accident and gets a brand new stripy tail....
by Sam Harris | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Hip Dysplasia (DDH), International, Personal Stories, Sweden
Julian and his family live in Sweden, this is their story of daughter Elisa’s diagnosis and treatment for DDH. Inspired to keep Elisa entertained during her treatment by making up stories, Julian has since written a children’s book, The Squirrel’s Tail, to give other...
by Sam Harris | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog, Personal Stories, Talipes / Clubfoot
This is Kade and he is 18 weeks old, mum Katie tell’s us his story: We first found out Kade had clubfoot/talipes at our 20-week scan, where we were told something wrong with our baby had been picked up! It was the most heart-dropping, scariest moment! We met...
by Sam Harris | Oct 29, 2021 | Blog, Perthes
This article was authored by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt, Chief Executive of Steps Charity Worldwide, and originally appeared in the British Journal of Child Health, June 2021. It is only just over a century since Perthes disease (also known as coxa plana,...
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