Our History
1957
A local group was formed by parents who were seeking better local facilities for their children with Cerebral Palsy
1967
Negotiations started between the Medical Officer of Health, Mr Wainwright, the Spastics Society and the local group, to try to bring about a permanent place of treatment for members who needed physio/speech therapy.
The structure of the local committee had to change to enable us to move forward. This was carried out with the help of the Spastics Society Regional Committee.
1970
15 Lichfield Road Stafford was purchased and refurbishment began.
After a very moving talk from a parent of a very disabled child, Cannock Round Table presented the association with a new furnished bungalow at Tywyn in Wales. This continued to be of great benefit to our families.
1973
Revenue became very hard to raise and negotiations started with the Education Department, who recognised this great need. It was agreed that the Lichfield Road building would be handed over to The Spastics Society who would meet the cost of the refurbishments to Education Standards.
1982
The Day Facilities for young adults in Stafford were deemed to be inadequate. Discussions took place between Social Services and the Association, to look at the possibility of refurbishing Northfields Infant School when it became vacant in 1983.
It was agreed with other local charities that if £50,000 could be raised, the Social Service Department would go ahead with the scheme. An architect from the Spastics Society assisted with the plans for this work.
1990
The Director of Social Services asked us to consider setting up a new Computer Unit in Stafford for the use of our members who could no longer visit Great Wyrley and particularly for our friends from Glebelands Court Residential Home so we began to fundraise.
1995
We changed our name from Mid Staffordshire Spastics Association to Mid Staffordshire Scope
2014
The Computer Centre was moved to The Chetwynd Centre, Newport Road, Stafford as a temporary arrangement whilst we waited for the new Northfield Village to be developed.
1962
Physiotherapy and Speech Therapist clinics were set up under the guidance of Mr Wainwright, a very eminent Orthopaedic Consultant. Community venues and homes were used for treatment sessions, funded by the Association.
First Regional Social worker employed by the Spastics Society, Mike Townsend, who jointly with Mrs Cartman carried out a complete survey of our area of Mid Staffordshire, to assess the needs of the members with cerebral palsy and their families. The Spastics Society in London was informed of the results of the survey.
1969
With the new committee in place, the search for a house began, to establish a Day Care Centre where treatment could take place and parents could have relief from caring.
1971
The Day Care Centre opened and an Ambulance was purchased. There was a Qualified Nursing Sister in charge; physiotherapy, speech therapy, consultations and interest shown by Educational Psychology.
1974
15 Lichfield Road was officially handed to the Education Department and renamed Greenhall Nursery School for Physically Handicapped Children.
An agreement was made the 3 members of the association would be governors of the school, and that at all times children with Cerebral Palsy would be give preference any any waiting list for admission to the school.
1985
Just before Christmas, the Northfields Care Centre was opened. We contributed £10,000 towards the £50,000 charity gift.
Our fundraising efforts meant that there was some money left over. After some discussions with the Spastics Society Horticulture Department, we decided to purchase a large circular greenhouse, accessible for wheelchair users. We also set up a pottery and employed a Potter 3 days each week. We also purchased a computer and were able to provide tuition with help from local ITEC and the Polytechnic.
1992
More fundraising was undertaken to enable us to set up a Computer Centre in a portacabin on the Northfields site. West Midlands Spastics Society made a grant of £10,000 for computers.
2006
After much discussion, we once again changed our name to avoid confusion with the national charity Scope. We launched our new name on 7th July 2006 and are now known as Cerebral Palsy Mid Staffordshire.
2015
The Computer Centre moved again, hopefully for the final time! We now have a lovely room in the Northfield Centre where we continue to offer IT Training for adults who a physical disability. Find out more.
1957
A local group was formed by parents who were seeking better local facilities for their children with Cerebral Palsy
1962
Physiotherapy and Speech Therapist clinics were set up under the guidance of Mr Wainwright, a very eminent Orthopaedic Consultant. Community venues and homes were used for treatment sessions, funded by the Association.
First Regional Social worker employed by the Spastics Society, Mike Townsend, who jointly with Mrs Cartman carried out a complete survey of our area of Mid Staffordshire, to assess the needs of the members with cerebral palsy and their families. The Spastics Society in London was informed of the results of the survey.
1967
Negotiations started between the Medical Officer of Health, Mr Wainwright, the Spastics Society and the local group, to try to bring about a permanent place of treatment for members who needed physio/speech therapy.
The structure of the local committee had to change to enable us to move forward. This was carried out with the help of the Spastics Society Regional Committee.
1969
With the new committee in place, the search for a house began, to establish a Day Care Centre where treatment could take place and parents could have relief from caring.
1970
15 Lichfield Road Stafford was purchased and refurbishment began.
After a very moving talk from a parent of a very disabled child, Cannock Round Table presented the association with a new furnished bungalow at Tywyn in Wales. This continued to be of great benefit to our families.
1971
The Day Care Centre opened and an Ambulance was purchased. There was a Qualified Nursing Sister in charge; physiotherapy, speech therapy, consultations and interest shown by Educational Psychology.
1974
15 Lichfield Road was officially handed to the Education Department and renamed Greenhall Nursery School for Physically Handicapped Children.
An agreement was made the 3 members of the association would be governors of the school, and that at all times children with Cerebral Palsy would be give preference any any waiting list for admission to the school.
1973
Revenue became very hard to raise and negotiations started with the Education Department, who recognised this great need. It was agreed that the Lichfield Road building would be handed over to The Spastics Society who would meet the cost of the refurbishments to Education Standards.
1982
The Day Facilities for young adults in Stafford were deemed to be inadequate. Discussions took place between Social Services and the Association, to look at the possibility of refurbishing Northfields Infant School when it became vacant in 1983.
It was agreed with other local charities that if £50,000 could be raised, the Social Service Department would go ahead with the scheme. An architect from the Spastics Society assisted with the plans for this work.
1985
Just before Christmas, the Northfields Care Centre was opened. We contributed £10,000 towards the £50,000 charity gift.
Our fundraising efforts meant that there was some money left over. After some discussions with the Spastics Society Horticulture Department, we decided to purchase a large circular greenhouse, accessible for wheelchair users. We also set up a pottery and employed a Potter 3 days each week. We also purchased a computer and were able to provide tuition with help from local ITEC and the Polytechnic.
1990
The Director of Social Services asked us to consider setting up a new Computer Unit in Stafford for the use of our members who could no longer visit Great Wyrley and particularly for our friends from Glebelands Court Residential Home so we began to fundraise.
1992
More fundraising was undertaken to enable us to set up a Computer Centre in a portacabin on the Northfields site. West Midlands Spastics Society made a grant of £10,000 for computers.
1995
We changed our name from Mid Staffordshire Spastics Association to Mid Staffordshire Scope
2006
After much discussion, we once again changed our name to avoid confusion with the national charity Scope. We launched our new name on 7th July 2006 and are now known as Cerebral Palsy Mid Staffordshire.
2014
The Computer Centre was moved to The Chetwynd Centre, Newport Road, Stafford as a temporary arrangement whilst we waited for the new Northfield Village to be developed.
2015
The Computer Centre moved again, hopefully for the final time! We now have a lovely room in the Northfield Centre where we continue to offer IT Training for adults who a physical disability. Find out more.