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We are Steps Charity Worldwide
We don’t take walking for granted
Steps is the leading charity working for all those whose lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions . Everything we do is about valuing and supporting individuals, families and carers affected by conditions which have an impact on the legs, hips or feet.
We are the only charity which supports the most common and much rarer lower limb conditions. Our valuable experience can help families, individuals and carers make confident and informed decisions at what can be a confusing and difficult time. How do we do it? We partner with health national systems and local communities around the world not only to raise the medical standards, care and emotional support – but also to establish them!
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200,000
babies are born with Clubfoot worldwide each year
250,000
are born with, or develop a hip disorder each year
35,000,000
approximate number of people with a need for prosthetics/orthotics and related rehabilitation services
Steps
About Us
Every day thousands of children are affected by a serious lower limb condition. These leg conditions vary in their symptoms, frequency and prognosis. But without the correct diagnosis, treatment and support, it would be impossible for any of these children to walk properly later in life. We have created a model of true local sustainability. We partner with health national systems and communities around the world not only to raise the medical standards, care and emotional support – but to establish them! The support we provide is elevating the standards of care around the world, giving a change to everybody to walk without pain. As we like to say here at Steps, we don’t take walking for granted.
Steps
Who are we?
Steps was founded in 1980 by Sue Banton in the United Kingdom. Sue’s son Daniel was born with clubfoot and, at that time, there was limited support and medical options for families affected by the condition. She was determined to change this, not only for herself but for all the families and individuals facing the same challenges. Forty years on, her legacy is still very much alive and is reaching countries all over the world.
Latest News
Good luck to our Ambassador Jude Hamer at the Commonwealth Games
We wish all the best to the athletes competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. We will be cheering on our Steps Ambassador Jude Hamer as she competes in the Women's Wheelchair Basketball 3x3. Jude Hamer is a Paralympic and World Championship Wheelchair Basketball...
Bake it for Steps this summer
Not certain what to do with the kids this summer? Or are you looking to organise a fundraising event at work? Then why not getting involved with our Bake It for Steps challenge! Bake for school, work or anyone you like and fundraise for those affected by childhood...
Runners wanted!
Every year, we have our own places in the Great North Run, the Great Scottish Run and the Great South Run. They offer the chance to compete in some of the UK’s landmark athletic events, in return for raising a minimum sponsorship amount for Steps. If you have your...
Upcoming Events
Our Stories
Archie’s DDH story
Archie Andrew is now 21 months old, he was late being diagnosed with DDH in his left hip at 18 months old. This is Archie's DDH treatment story: When Archie was born he passed all checks including the hip checks. All appointments with his health visitor went amazingly...
Elise’s volunteer story
Elise, from Northern Ireland, became a Steps volunteer aged just 18 as she wanted to use her own experiences of a lower limb condition to help others, she says: "I decided to be a volunteer for Steps because I have lived with a lower limb condition and have gone...
Elise’s story: femoral retroversion
Elise struggled with femoral retroversion, also known as hip retroversion which is a condition related to hip dysplasia. This is the story of her diagnosis, operations and recovery to date: Hi I’m Elise and I live in Northern Ireland. I’ve recently turned 18...