Click here to find out more about HemiHelp's new primary school information pack
Primary schools pack launched
Presentation for schools
HemiHelp has produced a new presentation for use in schools explaining the underlying aspects of hemiplegia. Read more.
Education
Get information about pre-school, primary and secondary education in our Education section.
Home visits
Get support in your own home with our Home Visiting Service
Families
If you or someone in your family has hemiplegia, this section is for you. We've got practical information, news on the latest events, and guidance on the issues that matter to you.
- Useful contacts
Meet up with HemiHelp families near you, find a pen pal with hemiplegia, and get contact details of useful organisations and links to other websites. - Events for families
HemiHelp holds fun days and music workshops for children, and conferences for parents. - Supporting a child with hemiplegia
Find information on supporting a child diagnosed with hemiplegia, facts for family and friends, and leaflets on benefits and legislation. You can also get support from our helpline and home visiting service. - Brothers and sisters What impact can hemiplegia have on a child's siblings?
- Everyday living
Practical guidance on all-important issues: dressing and shoe lacing, equipment and computers. - Activities
Info on bikes, driving, sports and music for children with hemiplegia. - Over 16s page
A new page aimed at, and created by, teenagers and adults living with hemiplegia. The page features two short films made by young adults with hemiplegia.
Parents' survey... the results
In 2008, 711 parents of children with hemiplegia took part in our parents survey. We believe this could be the biggest survey of hemiplegia in the world. Read a summary of the results here.
New home visitor for N. England and Scotland
Living in northern England or Scotland and want one to one support at home?
Click here to find out more about our new home visitor...
