gait
/ɡeɪt/
noun — the way a person walks.
Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland
We help children find theirs.
Intensive therapy for children with cerebral palsy and neurological conditions, across Northern Ireland and Ireland — and steady support for the families beside them.
start here
Three steps into what we do
Who we meet
Children and young people aged 0–25 living with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. And the families beside them.
What we do
Intensive programmes pairing neurophysiotherapy with Conductive Education. Structured blocks, running right through the year.
Why it matters
Regular therapy is hard to come by here. Without it, progress stalls. With it, children go further than anyone expected.
what we deliver
One blended model, and the therapies around it
Conductive Education and neurological physiotherapy are delivered together, as one programme, at the intensity the evidence says decides the outcome. Other therapies work alongside it.
the model at the heart of Gaitway
Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation
The model at the heart of Gaitway — Conductive Education and specialist neurological physiotherapy delivered as a blended programme, at the intensity the evidence says decides the outcome.
Learn more →Delivered as a blended programme
And alongside it
Cognitive therapy
Support for thinking, attention, communication and learning — developed alongside physical progress so children build skills for everyday life.
Learn more →Robotics
Robotic-assisted therapy that guides repeated, consistent movement practice — helping children build strength and control through technology-supported exercise.
Learn more →Hydrotherapy
Therapy in a warm pool, where the water supports your child's body — easing tight muscles and helping them move, build strength and grow in confidence.
Learn more →our purpose
Vision, mission and values
Our vision
To support children and young people with cerebral palsy and neurological conditions to become the best version of themselves.
Our mission
To provide consistent, high-quality therapy in an inclusive environment where children can build strength, confidence and independence, while supporting families every step of the way.
Our values
We are guided by care, inclusion and respect — creating a safe, supportive environment where children can build confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.
about us
Built by parents, for families
The Gaitway Organisation was set up by parents who experienced first-hand the challenges of accessing consistent therapy. We exist to change that — building a service around real needs and real outcomes.
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What families tell us
“The progress our son has made through Gaitway's intensive programmes has been beyond anything we expected.”
— Parent of a Gaitway child
“Consistent, expert therapy in a place where our daughter feels she belongs. It has changed our whole family's outlook.”
— Gaitway family
“Every camp brings new confidence and new skills. We finally feel supported.”
— Parent, Northern Ireland
thank you to
Our funders and supporters
We're grateful to the businesses, clubs and grant-makers whose support makes our work possible.
We get no government funding. Every step is paid for by people like you.
Sponsor a step and you are paying for a specific piece of a child's programme — not a general pot.