CPS response to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on a Long Term Conditions Strategy
Cerebral Palsy has never had a condition-specific policy approach. We understand that there can be similarities in treatment approaches amongst long term conditions. However, we are concerned that people with CP cannot access adequate services or if they do get to see a health professional, they do not understand the condition, have no knowledge or experience of CP and therefore are unable to support the person effectively.
Cerebral Palsy Scotland are already concerned that the needs of the c.12,000 people in Scotland living with CP are not being met or understood currently. This population is invisible and too often ignored by policy makers and service providers. We are calling for this to be improved and have little confidence that grouping all long term conditions together into one policy area will do anything to improve support for people with CP.
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LTC – CPS Consultation Response July 2025
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