Aphasia recovery to be tracked in app
An app to track and improve communication recovery for people with aphasia is being developed, inspired by a stroke survivor who wanted to monitor his progress.
QEF appeal hits £1million milestone
A charity has reached the £1million milestone in its three-year fundraising appeal to complete and fully fund its state-of-the-art Care and Rehabilitation Centre.
MindMaze to expand neurorehab portfolio after $125m raise
Pioneer in digital neurotherapeutics MindMaze has raised $125million to drive forward the continued growth and potential of its neurorehab platform.
The role of the pioneering Linkworkers
Brain injury in adult males, women and young people within the Criminal Justice System is up to five times higher than the general population. The Disabilities Trust has, over the last ten years, developed an innovative service to challenge the criminal justice system to adapt to the needs of individuals with impaired neurofunction due to a brain injury. Here, the charity's Linkworkers share what it is like raising awareness of this hidden disability in prisons
Calvert Reconnections unveils winter activity programme
The winter activity programme at Calvert Reconnections has been unveiled, as it continues to build its unique approach to brain injury rehabilitation.
Children’s recovery from concussion investigated
Improved assessment and treatment of concussions in school-aged children is the subject of a major new research project backed by $10million in funding.
Fast-growing AKA maintains commitment to staff and clients
Having been a key name in case management for 19 years, AKA Case Management is now set for the next chapter in its journey after it was acquired earlier this year. Here, director Andrew Rose discusses its commitment to its clients and team and how its strong and ongoing progress will never be about 'growth for growth's sake'
A place for artistic talent and expression to thrive
A new gallery has been opened to display the artwork of people living with brain injury, after more survivors than ever before turned to art during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor
An anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and severe COVID-19 has been identified by a research team.
‘I’d love for my voice to be heard’
A lot of times in our day to day interactions with patients they share with us their worries and concerns.
