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Minister Alison Thewliss has pledged to transform care for adults with cerebral palsy in Scotland after a powerful visit to Cerebral Palsy Scotland, where she witnessed firsthand the urgent need for lifelong, specialized support. With over 100 babies diagnosed annually, current services often collapse at adulthood — despite cerebral palsy being a lifelong condition that evolves with age. Three-quarters of adults suffer chronic pain and fatigue without adequate multidisciplinary therapy, leading to avoidable decline. The charity is now demanding concrete government action: allow Self-Directed Support payments for ongoing care, mandate cerebral palsy training for health and education staff, build a unified national framework, and improve data collection. This visit marks a turning point — a commitment to collaborate across sectors to deliver personalized, innovative care that meets people’s changing needs throughout their lives.

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