💬 “Is PD Catheter Surgery Painful?” Most patients fear the worst—but the truth is gentler. 🩺 During surgery: anesthesia keeps you comfortable. 🩹 Afterwards: expect soreness, pressure, or tightness—not sharp pain. ⏳ Most patients feel noticeably better within 3–7 days as the site heals. 💚 And within weeks, many are moving freely and starting their PD journey with confidence. You’re not alone. Fear is normal—but PD gives you freedom, flexibility, and control over your treatment. Helping Societ

Thanks to a generous grant from the Openwork Partnership, we've been able to offer free access to some of our recorded Q&A events. You can now view some of our most popular recordings on Youtube for a limited period of time. This Q&A features experienced Consultant Speech and Language Therapist Libby Hill who specialises in autism. She answers questions which explore PDA and selective or situational mutism, including why this happens and approaches that can help. To watch the full recording: htt