Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. The family of a young boy from Sutton Coldfield who was paralysed from birth are desperately appealing for help to buy him a new wheelchair. Bobby Sproston was rushed with a police escort from Good Hope Hospital to a second hospital in Leicester when he was born after medics found a blockage in his bladder, which was quickly rectified.
At first, doctors told his parents they thought he may have emerging Cerebral Palsy. And then thought he may have a brain injury. But then a second opinion on a scan, taken when Bobby was two years old, revealed the tot had a spinal cord injury sustained at birth.
This means Bobby will always need to use a wheelchair. Read more: Family of girl with one in 50 million condition appeal to do 'everything we can'. In his current wheelchair, Bobby has been able to self-propel and to transfer himself from the floor into his chair, allowing him to stay active. He attends cubs and swimming, as well as chair racing, wheelchair skiing, basketball, golf, hockey and badminton. It is said to no longer supper his posture and is deemed unsafe. As a result, Bobby can no longer sit straight and the curve in his spine is worsening, as well as causing him pain.
The year-old had developed sepsis when he was five months old, resulting in an almost fatal cardiac arrest, which left him with an acquired brain injury, unable to speak or walk.
We constantly have to think about where we need to go and how we will manage, but Bobby not having a wheelchair we can rely on, and which is suitable for him, is a big worry. Newlife is the largest charity provider of specialist disability equipment in the UK, providing wheelchairs, buggies, beds and car seats. It helps me play and be included and so I can do things for myself. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join.
