Bobath Scotland

Why your donation matters

We help children from all over Scotland with the disabling condition cerebral palsy by providing unique, specialist therapy which enhances their communication, mobility, and independent living skills, and therefore their overall quality of life.

We provide therapy at no cost to the families involved, but at considerable cost to our charity, which relies heavily on voluntary income to keep our services going. However, due to the continuing global economic crisis, income from all sources has steadily fallen.

Children with cerebral palsy desperately need your help to ensure that we can keep our vital services running. Donate now, and help us continue making a real difference to their lives.

Case study: donations in action

Beatrice, who initially attended aged 3, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a premature birth which caused a brain haemorrhage – and robbed her of twin Flora.

Unable to manipulate toys with her hands, she can play semi-independently by activating battery-operated toys via a flat pressure switch. When positioned optimally, she can press a switch without assistance, particularly enjoying toys with movement, sound and bright colours.

Head of Therapy, Rina explains: "Some switches can be used on their own because they have voice recorders. Songs, rhymes and short stories can be recorded onto the switch itself and played back when Beatrice presses the switch. This allows Beatrice to sing along or say rhymes with other children by pressing the switch."

Mum, Louise says: "Bobath is plugging some pretty enormous gaps … I am sure only Bobath therapists could have found the time to unearth her best position for using a switch, something that makes a huge difference to her life.”