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Steps Charity @STEPS_Charity

Leading charity working for those affected by childhood lower limb conditions.

Joined March 2010
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Steps Charity@STEPS_Charity
20 Oct 2021
📢SUPPORT WE OFFER for families, carers and individuals facing a lower limb condition: 👉Our helpline 44 (0) 1925 750271 is open from 9am until 5pm on weekdays, for any questions you may have about practical support. See thread for more ways we can support.
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Did you know? 👣 🇪🇸 Dr Ignacio Ponseti was born in Spain in 1914 🏥 He developed the Ponseti Method in the 1940s 🌍 His method is now used worldwide to treat clubfoot 👶 It has helped thousands of children avoid major surgery #PonsetiMethod #ClubfootAwareness
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June is International Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month 💜 Did you know? 🦴 The hip is a ball-and-socket joint 👶 Babies’ hips continue developing after birth 🔍 Early diagnosis can improve outcomes #HipDysplasiaAwarenessMonth #HipDysplasia
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📅 3 June is World Clubfoot Day 🌍👣 Take on our Challenge of Thirds for Steps 💙 🎂 Bake in 3s 🏃 3-legged race 🏊 Swim 300m 🚴 3 laps 👥 Teams of 3 Help raise awareness for children & families affected by clubfoot 🙌 #WorldClubfootDay #ClubfootAwareness #StepsCharity
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🌍 World Clubfoot Day is coming up! Join our 1,000ft Challenge 💙 Walk, run, cycle or swim 1,000ft in a safe place near you and help us celebrate Dr Ponseti and the life-changing Ponseti Method. Let’s show our appreciation together 👣 1000 Foot Challenge - STEPS Charity
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Adam Galloway@GallowayAdam
May 12
🚨Op NON-STOP milestone🚨 The 60th participant has been recruited to OpNONSTOP.org 🥳 A huge thank you to all the children, families, clinicians and researchers involved so far! We can’t do this without you 🙏 Another step closer 💪 #Perthes #Research
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For a role description please email amanda@steps-charity.org.uk
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If you have Perthes’ Disease ask your team about getting involved in the Op NON-STOP study Check out the great website too! OpNONSTOP.org

OP NON STOP

A study to compare the outcomes of 'Active Containment' and 'Surgical Containment' in children treated for Perthes’ Disease

opnonstop.org
Adam Galloway@GallowayAdam
Apr 24
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are the latest site trained to deliver the Op NON-STOP study 💪 Great engagement from the team, and a garden in the therapy space was amazing! 👏 ☀️ #PerthesDisease #Perthes #clinicalresearch #NIHR
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🚨Kids, parents & carers!🚨 We need your help! What questions do YOU think we need to answer about broken bones in children?🦴 We’re working with @LindAlliance to find out what matters most Submit your questions & ideas here: tinyurl.com/fracturePSP #ChildHealth #BrokenBones
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So cool to hear directly from a patient about an important research study for #Perthes Way to go Teddy! 👏 If you’ve recently been diagnosed with Perthes’ Disease, be sure to talk to your healthcare team about the OpNONSTOP.org study 🦴
Adam Galloway@GallowayAdam
Feb 26
Have a listen to the AMAZING Teddy describing the @NONSTOPPhD and the app📱 He also talks about how amazing the OpNONSTOP.org study is💪 A perfect demonstration of the impact that the involvement of children has had throughout this project! Thank you 🙏 #PPIE #NIHR
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To our incredible community affected by hip conditions: your resilience matters. Steps is proud to stand with you, providing support, solutions, and encouragement at every stage. Together, we move forward. #supportinghipissues 📷📷📷#raisingawarenessofhips
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Adam Galloway@GallowayAdam
Feb 26
Have a listen to the AMAZING Teddy describing the @NONSTOPPhD and the app📱 He also talks about how amazing the OpNONSTOP.org study is💪 A perfect demonstration of the impact that the involvement of children has had throughout this project! Thank you 🙏 #PPIE #NIHR
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Hip Health Awareness Month is almost up on us, March 1st, why not purchase your caps and join in with our challenge!!! stepsworldwide.org/product/h… stepsworldwide.org/get-invol…
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🏃‍♀️ Ready to take on the Great North Run? 💙 We still have a few limited charity places available — don’t miss your chance to run for an incredible cause! Apply now and make every step count. fundraising@steps-charity.org.uk #GreatNorthRun #CharityRun #RunForACause
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☕💛Still tickets available for a special Coffee Morning! Join the ladies for coffee, cake & connection with other families affected by lower limb conditions. Meet our wonderful volunteers, learn more about Steps, and be part of their supportive community. See you there!
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💙 Thank You, Fundraisers! 💙 We’re a small, busy charity, so sometimes we miss giving shout-outs. If we promised one and you’ve completed a Digital Consent form, drop us a line — or tag us anytime! Your efforts keep us strong, aware, and inspired. 💪 🏃‍♀️#FundraiserSpotlight
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💛 Parents/families affected by SUFE/SCFE, Coxa Vara, or Metatarsus Adductus — we need your experiences! Help us update our info resources. All input is confidential & reviewed by experts. Your voice keeps our community strong! 📩
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🏃‍♂️ The London Marathon is almost here. 👣 Could you put your foot in it and help our runners reach the finish line? Please donate or share if you can. Every bit of support truly makes a difference. 💙 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthus… 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthus… 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthus…
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