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Opinion | 07:03:24

In conversation with Professor Amin, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol provides a centre of excellence for children with cerebral palsy; Bristol Royal Hospital for Children providing support throughout the Southwest and beyond. Professor Amin, a consultant at the hospital, specialises in looking after children...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Bristol – Thoughts on the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and active travel

Towards the end of November 2022, the Bristol Clean Air Zone (‘CAZ’) came into operation. The fundamental aim of the CAZ is to reduce air pollution caused by road traffic. The Government set legal...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Living and working in Bristol

From my first term of living in Bristol at University back in 2007, driving down the M4 and seeing the city come into view has always felt like coming home. It was no surprise...

Opinion | 07:03:24

New research fellowship ‘pilot’ collaboration between the PROMPT Maternity Foundation and Limbs & Things Ltd

From late 2023, Bristol based Dr Katherine Lattey, a research fellow currently working for the PROMPT Maternity Foundation (PMF), has become the first PMF/Limbs & Things (L&T) Fellow to pilot a new research collaboration between...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Charity Spotlight: Coroners’ Courts Support Service

The Coroners’ Courts Support Service (CCSS) is an organisation which provides practical and emotional support to families and other witnesses attending coroners’ courts. They have volunteers on the ground providing invaluable support to over...

Opinion | 07:03:24

In conversation with Martin Sinclair – Former England CP International and Co-Founder of the Disability Football Collective

RWK Goodman is proud to sponsor England’s largest Cerebral Palsy International Football Festival in Bristol and delighted to speak to Martin Sinclair who has both cerebral palsy and over 50 England caps! At RWK...

Opinion | 07:03:24

The Bristol Hero turning disabilities into superpowers

Bristol-based Open Bionics have developed and manufactured the Hero Arm; the world’s first clinically approved 3D printed bionic hand for people with below elbow limb difference. Whilst most myoelectric limbs are available only to...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Paediatric brain injury and the education system

Over 40,000 children are affected by an acquired brain injury (ABI) each year according to NHS England. This is the leading cause of disability in childhood. It is sadly the case that the rate...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Asbestos claims in Bristol

RWK Goodman, who have recently opened a new Bristol Office, will enhance the support available for those with asbestos related illnesses in the area and their families. The Chambers-Ranked Industrial Disease Team at RWK...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Elijah’s story

RWK Goodman’s trust corporation, Withy King Trustees Limited, is privileged to act as the financial Deputy for Elijah, a young man based in Clevedon, Bristol. Elijah was born with Apert syndrome, which is a...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Charity Spotlight on Brain Tumour Support

RWK Goodman TAC Magazine - 9th Edt - Spinal surgery in cerebral palsy: funding the costs

Opinion | 22:08:23

Discussing spinal surgery in cerebral palsy and funding the costs of SDR and curvature surgery

Surgical treatment of the spine, whether that is to treat curvature of the spine or to carry out selective dorsal rhizotomy, has become a mainstay of treatment for children and young people with cerebral palsy. As a parent or carer of a child with cerebral palsy, it is not always an easy decision to proceed to surgery. Both the likely benefits need be considered against the known risks of surgery. In addition, for some, the cost of surgery will hang heavily in the balance.

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