Celebrating 40 years
We are the leading charity working for all those whose
lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions.
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 you 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
Ceri’s Story
My Name is Ceri and I am from Portsmouth. I was born with DDH, also known CDH, Congenital Dislocation of the Hip. Even though I was born with CDH I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 18 months old. This was because my left hip was completely out of the socket, meaning in...
Webinar on Perthes Disease
#perthesdisease #perthesawareness Webinar on #perthesdisease - July 22nd at 1 PM UK time We are pleased to welcome back as panellist Professor Dan Perry. Professor Dan Perry is a Consultant Children's Orthopaedic Surgeon funded by the UK National Institute of Health...
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip/Hip Dysplasia – what do you know about it?
June is the international awareness month for Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). DDH is a common and preventable cause of childhood disability. Unfortunately, a late diagnosis of the condition leads to a higher chance of needing surgery and a higher risk of...
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Our Stories
Denise’s Story
Extended Scope Physiotherapist in Paediatric Orthopaedics Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by Denise Watson Meeting a new family with a child with Clubfoot always feels to me like the beginning of a journey. For some this turns out to be more...
Oillies Story
Many years ago I was having my first scan with my 3rd child. Having had 2 healthy happy children already, my husband and I were excited to see baby number 3! The face on the lady doing the scan will stay with me, along with the words “I need to get the doctor”......
Henry’s Story
When Henry was born in March 2014 I had never heard of hip dysplasia. At his newborn check a ‘clunk’ was picked up. We were then referred for an ultrasound at our local hospital (which he slept through!) and they confirmed that it looked like he had hip dysplasia, so...