3Spoonies On Cerebral Palsy

3Spoonies Episode Number 56, 28th May 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    What is it really like living with cerebral palsy as an adult? In this powerful episode we’re joined by Vicki, who shares her lived experience navigating cerebral palsy, healthcare systems, independence, and disability advocacy. Vicki explains how cerebral palsy affects people differently, why adult support often drops off after childhood, and how exercise, physiotherapy, and persistence helped her maintain mobility and independence. She also shares the shocking reality of breaking her hip, advocating for the right treatment in hospital, and how that moment ultimately improved her long-term mobility and support. This episode is essential listening for anyone with cerebral palsy, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, or those wanting to better understand disability, accessibility, and independence. If you live with cerebral palsy or disability, share your experience in the comments.   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guest Vicki Wilson  Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK. www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/   Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:   Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest. Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn. Find out more: www.greencatbooks.com   And to our advert sponsors!  Strange Little Obsessions Strange Little Obsessions is a curated horror and alternative culture event celebrating dark art, independent creators, and the beautifully unusual. Website: https://strangelittleobsessions.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangelittleobsessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangelittleobsessions   Focus Guru Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days. https://getfocus.guru/ Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies   _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Sponsor: Green Cat Books 00:55 Hosts intro + guest introduction 01:32 Vicki’s business and cerebral palsy background 03:45 Childhood, treatment, and early medical experiences 09:59 Alternative therapies and physical improvements 16:28 Walking frame and life-changing mobility support 19:44 Sponsor break 21:42 Cerebral palsy in adulthood vs childhood care 27:41 NHS limitations and long-term condition support 33:32 Independence, mindset, and adapting over time 39:55 Running a business with cerebral palsy 43:22 Client relationships, flexibility, and support 44:48 Where to find Vicki 45:46 Outro _____