| What is steps?
Twenty years ago, families of children with lower limb abnormalities had nowhere to turn. This was the situation Sue Banton found herself in following the birth of her son Daniel with club feet. The frustration and isolation she faced motivated her to set up steps as a self-help group in 1980. Eight years later, steps became a registered charity and now helps over 2,000 families a year.
Our Mission - to drive forward the provision of quality support and information to empower everyone affected by lower limb conditions.
We don't take walking for granted!
We hope you find this Internet site useful. Please let us know what you think by contacting info@steps-charity.org.uk.
How can steps help?
The first thing we want you to know is that you're not alone! We have been offering support to parents just like you for over 20 years. This year we expanded our services to cover adults affected by these conditions in childhood, who are having problerms. We can help by;
Telephone help-line and information service
The help-line is available Mon - Fri, 9.30am to 4.00pm for advice by telephone if there is something you need to know: 0871 7170044.
Alternatively, please feel free to e-mail info@steps-charity.org.uk write or even visit us at the office in Warrington Lane, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0SA
Further information
We have booklets and leaflets on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot) and Lower Limb Deficiencies, a regular magazine and equipment / aid lists. We also have a comprehensive library of information relating to conditions affecting lower limbs.
Getting together
Each year steps organises an annual event which not only reviews the current thinking on lower limb abnormalities but allows you to meet experts (such as Orthopaedic Consultants) in an informal setting and brings together people who share common experiences. Click here for more info.
Disclaimer
Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website was accurate at the time of publication, we do not warrant its accuracy. We disclaim any liability to any third party anywhere in the world for any injury, damage, direct or direct loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss suffered as a result of the use of or reliance upon the information contained in this website to the maximum extent permitted by law. Medical and care information should be treated cautiously as it may not be appropriate for you or your child. If in doubt, please consult your own GP or medical advisor. The organisation is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse views expressed within them. Listing shall not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over availability of the linked pages. | 
