About Prader-Willi Syndrome
PWS is a rare genetic eating condition that occurs at conception or soon after. It affects every part of the lives of people with the condition. Those with the PWS often experience poor muscle tone, delayed motor development, speech and language problems, learning difficulties and immature social and emotional behaviour.
The main characteristic of PWS is however the inability of the sufferer to control his or her appetite for food. As a consequence their diet must be carefully managed to avoid all of the health problems associated with obesity.
There is no cure for PWS but there is hope. Gretton Homes offers long term residential care to people with PWS and supports almost 70 people from all over the UK.