Supporting a child with hemiplegia

If your child, or a child you know, has been diagnosed with hemiplegia, you will want to support them but may be unsure how to go about it. This section contains tailored information for parents, and for family and friends, about hemiplegia, and how to give your support to a child with hemiplegia.

• Parents: information if your child has just been diagnosed If you've just been told your child has hemiplegia, we have information and support that will help you.
• Helpline - Contact's free helpline support families with any issue to do with caring for a disabled child.
• Family Back Up service Home and school visits. Please note from August 2017 the Family Back Up service will not be operating until further notice.
• Family and friends Your help and support can make a big difference a child you know with hemiplegia, and to their parents.
• Friendship and popularity in mainstream schools What school life is like for children with hemiplegia.
• Benefits and legislation A quick guide the financial and legal help you may be entitled to.