About Andrew Nealen

I’m Andrew Nealen, I was formally on TV as a sports reporter, but turned my eye to all things neuro after losing my Grandad to a severe stroke. Having joined the Aspect Publishing group in July I’m relishing in the opportunities I’ve had to speak to some amazing people and organisations.

Boxer Nick Blackwell on his life changing brain injury

Nick Blackwell’s life changed forever on 26th March 2016 after entering the ring for what would be for the last time as a professional boxer. 

Nick went 10 rounds with Chris Eubank Jr that night, but the fight was stopped due to swelling on his left eye. He later collapsed, was put into an induced coma and spent weeks in hospital.

Here, he shares with NR Times the story of his career, the two recovery journeys he has faced and his everlasting love for boxing.

By |2025-08-06T09:33:01+01:008 March 2023|Brain injury|

“My parents were told to say goodbye” – actor on her play based on life-changing accident

NR Times speaks with Eleanor May Blackburn about the accident, her recovery and how she came to create the play.

By |2024-07-04T17:59:11+01:0015 September 2022|Interviews, Insight|
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