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Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour (Associated with Hydrocephalus)

  • Location: Peterborough
    •  9088116
Part of the Shine Lifelong opportunities Programme. An event for parents/carers of a child aged 11-18 years with Hydrocephalus who may be presenting challenging behaviour. Benefits of attending: The event aims to: * Help build a better understanding relating to some of the behaviours associated with Hydrocephalus. * Provide…

Your Recipes Wanted to help Shine

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Shine supporter, Rebecca Morris wants members of the Shine community to contact her with their favourite recipes - Do you have one? Becky is writing a recipe book to raise money for Shine and as part of the project, is looking to include several from people who are part of the Shine community. Commenting, Becky explained: "I have decided to try to put together a celebrity recipe book to raise much needed awareness and funds for SHINE: Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality , a charity very close to my heart because of the support…

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Did You Know?

Babies born prematurely are at increased risk of developing hydrocephalus.

Para-athletes with spina bifida and hydrocephalus compete in sports ranging from cycling to dressage.

Each used mobile phone or ipod donated raises around £5 for Shine.

Hydrocephalus may affect memory, concentration and behaviour.

The usual treatment for hydrocephalus is to insert a shunt into the brain.

CSF stands for cerebro-spinal fluid.

Hydrocephalus is a build up of excess fluid in the brain.

Shine is always looking for Marathon Runners to help with fundraising.

Benny Bear is a teddy with hydrocephalus who helps children understand the condition.

Shine has over 2400 followers on Facebook.

Spina bifida occulta is a hidden form of spina bifida.

Shine can raise money by recycling your used inkjet cartridges, toners or CDs and DVDs.

Most babies with spina bifida undergo surgery within 48 hours of birth.

Some babies with spina bifida are now operated on before they are born via keyhole surgery.

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