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We are a strong group who support each other through information, guidance and community.
Our aim is to increase awareness and understanding of this condition and each year we run a Training Event for Professionals working in the field of Erb’s Palsy; and for families we have an annual Fun Day event.
Erb’s Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Paralysis, is a condition which mainly due to birth trauma can affect 1 or all of the 5 primary nerves that supply the movement and feeling to an arm. Each baby’s injury is individual. The paralysis can be partial or complete; the damage to each nerve can range from bruising to tearing. Some babies recover on their own; however some may require specialist intervention. For many people this is a life-long disability which can affect the mobility and function of their arm, and impact upon their daily life.
Early Intervention is crucial in order to ascertain the full extent of damage caused. There are tests, which can be carried out that show which nerve/s are damaged. Treatment in the first year of life can have a significant impact on recovery. However, if there is no progress or you are worried, you might want to ask your doctor or paediatrician to refer your child to a specialist within the field of Erb’s Palsy.
Find out more“From birth, throughout life, this Group supports, inspires and makes such a difference to the children and families affected by Erb’s palsy and works tirelessly educating the obstetric profession on good practices to prevent avoidable injury.”
NORTHERN IRELAND FUN DAY Calling all Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland parents and children. Our annual meet up family fun day will take place on; SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2018 FROM 12.30 PM TO 16.00 at MELVIN SPORTS COMPLEX, MELVIN RD, STRABANE BT82 9PP I have chosen to hold the fun day/meet up at the same […]
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George Groves and Golf ! I caught up with George Groves in the South East corner of Portugal, at a training camp put on by his golf college. With a month of training and study ahead of him, and also the prospect of graduating in July, we talked about how he is working on his […]
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As previously reported in the Blerb, it was decided by the Board of Trustees that we would no longer continue with the Young Achiever Award which coincided with our Fun Day Event. In its place, we agreed that Trustees would consider the achievements of our members over the year with a view to selecting an […]
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Sophie Corless took part in her sponsored swim at DW sports in Morecambe, it consisted of a 1 hour swim. The timer started and off Sophie went, up and down the 20 metre length pool with her family and friends cheering her on and her swimming teacher Molly from “Molly’s Little Minnows” swimming […]
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