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October is the awareness month for Perthes Disease! Why is it so important to raise awareness? Perthes disease or Legg-Calve-Perthes disease as it is sometimes known, is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. The blood supply to the hip bone is disrupted, causing bone cells to die, which erodes the hip and causes […]
Join our webinar on the 2nd of December at 10.30 AM, London time and learn about a proof of concept which could be potentially applied to help ensure children always have good fitting and comfortable prosthesis so that they can participate fully in normal lives and, most importantly, have fun! We are delighted to invite […]
Exploring personal health budgets and welfare benefits 2nd of December, 2.30 to 4 PM, London time This webinar aims to provide an overview of the welfare benefits available to parents and carers of children with lower limb conditions as well as providing an introduction to personal health budgets. Panelists; Julie Stansfield […]
Please join us for a virtual evening with former Paralympian and Steps Ambassador Mark Williams, an inspirational speaker, to talk about his experience of Limb Loss. He will share his story of how determination and an ability to look beyond what he can’t do has enabled him to stand proud and support individuals impacted by […]
As we join the UN to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we ask ourselves if enough is done in the UK and around the world to improve inclusion. Too often we hear that inclusion remains a major challenge; whether at school, at work or in society at large. Inclusion is not a word […]
HO HO HO HO....Santa is coming to #stepscharityworldwide on the 13th of December! Your little ones don’t have to miss out this Christmas because of the COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions. After all 2020 has been hard enough for them as it is. That’s why we are inviting you all to the Christmas virtual comedy magic show, which […]
Steps are working with the Calvert Trust to bring the children and families that we support a unique opportunity. We want to offer an invaluable weekend experience for those who are affected by a lower limb condition to come together to meet, discuss and share their experiences of living with a condition. These weekends promise […]
Steps are working with the Calvert Trust to bring the children and families that we support a unique opportunity. We want to offer an invaluable weekend experience for those who are affected by a lower limb condition to come together to meet, discuss and share their experiences of living with a condition. These weekends promise […]
Topic: Complex and Atypical Clubfoot Dr Ponseti only encountered atypical and complex clubfeet many years after he developed his method. He produced a video at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital with an adapted treatment protocol for atypical clubfoot. This session will cover the definition, diagnosis, cause, and treatment of both complex and atypical clubfoot. […]
Scottish volunteers and families meet up We welcome any parents or carers who would like to come along and meet Steps' volunteers. It’s also a great opportunity to discuss future events in Scotland. Date 24th November 2021 Time 7.30pm Venue Marks and Spencer Cafe, Glasgow Fort Shopping Park, Glasgow, G34 9DL No need […]
