This research published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, investigates how adults with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience complex and lifelong health challenges that require ongoing engagement with primary healthcare services.

General practitioners (GPs) play a central role in managing acute and chronic conditions, coordinating care, and supporting healthy ageing in this population. However, there is limited understanding of how adults with CP access and utilise GP services, the factors influencing healthcare use, and the types of care provided within primary care settings. This review found that approximately 78% of adults with CP accessed GP services annually, with visit frequency ranging from 1.76 to 11.7 visits per year. GP utilisation was higher among individuals with greater disability severity, advancing age, comorbid intellectual disability, and pain, highlighting the growing primary care needs of adults with CP across the lifespan.