EXCLUSIVE: The role of therapeutic equipment in supporting disabled young people to be more physically active
Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager at Jiraffe In a proactive move, the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have recently issued new guidelines to support disabled…
‘Life-changing’ versatile standing system set to help children aged 5-14
Postural support specialist Jiraffe has announced a new product that will help change the lives of children across the UK and around the world. Jiraffe…
Guest article: How Jiraffe adapted specialist services for children’s postural management during lockdown
Jenx Sales Manager Paul Everett ensuring a child is positioned correctly and safely in the Junior+ seating system at a home visit during the first…
CASE STUDY: Three-in-one standing frame helps youngster with cerebral palsy in lockdowns
Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee, who was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and his mum Kerry have shared their story of keeping spirits high…
CASE STUDY: Seven-year-old girl overcomes disability to finish virtual charity run
A seven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has raised £600 for charity by completing a virtual run using equipment provided by postural support specialist Jiraffe. Wren…
CASE STUDY: 20-year-old with complex disabilities set to take on a Parkrun thanks to Jiraffe
A Derbyshire youngster with complex disabilities has her sights set on taking part in a Parkrun event after bespoke equipment provided by Sheffield-based postural support…
CASE STUDY: How a 3-in-1 standing frame has helped ‘inspirational’ young boy with CP during lockdown
Seven-year-old Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee, who was born 23 weeks premature, lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and global development delay. For World Cerebral Palsy Day (6…
Guest article: Postural management – A clinical priority
Richard Harvey, National Clinical Training Manager from Jiraffe The difference a robust postural management plan can make to a child’s comfort, function and health is…
CASE STUDY: Disabled toddler can finally play with his family thanks to postural support specialists
The parents of a 22-month-old boy from Greater Manchester with cerebral palsy have praised the equipment provided by a leading Sheffield-based postural support specialist. Max…
Postural support specialist issues helpful guidance for carers about positioning a child correctly in equipment
Jiraffe has highlighted the importance of ensuring a child is positioned correctly and safely in equipment by publishing tips and advice for parents and carers…