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Whether you are right at the start of your journey of living with a brain injury, or you are years down the line, it's so important to know and understand the possible behavioural and speech difficulties that you may come across following a bra...

March 20th marks Head Injury Awareness Day, so we'd like to talk about the realities of living with a brain injury as a family and the journey of recovery. If you or a loved one has experienced a brain injury, you’ll know it can feel like life has be...

When someone experiences a brain injury, life doesn’t just change for them; it changes for everyone around them. Brain injuries can bring a mix of physical, emotional and cognitive challenges, many of which are invisible. You may find yourself wonder...

Fatigue is a chronic illness that we have discussed many times, yet there is still so much left to delve into! Everyone experiences fatigue in different ways, and the effects may fluctuate daily for individuals too. This makes it tricky for brain inj...

Fatigue. It’s something we’ve all felt before—maybe after a long day or tough workout. You rest, get some sleep, and feel better the next day. But if you’re a brain injury (BI) survivor, fatigue can look and feel completely different. Rest doesn’t al...

Whether you are starting a new job or you want to continue at your current workplace, it is important to understand and accommodate the hidden disabilities that you may experience after a brain injury. What may have been an enjoyable career can now b...

Living with a brain injury can be tough, but something that makes it even harder that many of the side-effects aren’t visible to others. These hidden disabilities can impact your daily life in ways people may not understand. Things like fatigue, low ...

The festive season can be overwhelming for anyone, but for those living with a brain injury, this time of year can feel even more intense! All the holiday displays, twinkling lights and crowded shops can be particularly difficult to navigate. Not to ...

Recovering from a brain injury can feel overwhelming at times. But one thing to remember is that your words and thoughts hold a lot of power. The way you talk to yourself can really shape your recovery, and small changes in how you think can make a b...

We understand that no two brain injuries are alike, and recovery can be different for everyone. One thing we can be certain of is that acceptance will help everyone to move forward with their lives, whether that’s the brain injury survivors themselve...

Whatever stage of life you are in, whether you survived a brain injury recently or have lived with the changes for years now, we can still always do with a bit of support. The good news is there’s plenty available to you right now! However, we’ll be ...

Going through a brain injury is a tough experience, and it can really change how you think, feel, and interact with the world. The thing is, it doesn’t just affect you; it impacts your relationships too, especially the ones you have with your friends...

Are you struggling to understand how to live with a hidden disability? Do you feel as though this has harmed your relationships? Do you know how to find the right support? In this blog post, we will discuss some of the ways a brain injury can affect ...

Recovery after a brain injury can feel like a long and unpredictable journey, but by managing distractions, building routines, and setting yourself achievable goals, you can regain a sense of control. With a few simple strategies, you can regain cont...

Our brains process so much information, all the time. What you see, hear, smell, the things you are thinking, feeling and even our memories. These are all running intentionally or subconsciously, in the back of your mind. Yet, after a brain injury, t...