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Thousands back campaign to increase SLT provision

The Government has responded to a petition signed by thousands of people calling for greater access to speech and language therapy (SLT), saying it is “supporting the restoration” of such vital support for those in need. 

By |2024-07-04T17:41:26+01:0017 September 2021|Therapy, Community neuro rehab|

‘Don’t count the days, make the days count’

In our latest interview with the Brain Injury team at St Andrew’s Healthcare, we meet Dr Lorraine Childs, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist on Rose ward, one of only three secure neurobehavioural units in the country.

By |2026-02-11T11:41:27+00:0016 September 2021|Insight, Inpatient neuro rehab, Brain injury, Care & services|

Supporting the cyber safety of brain injury survivors

Brain injury survivors, and the professionals who support them in their lives, are being educated in the risks of using the internet and how to maximise safety when going online by the UK’s only cyber safeguarding specialist of its kind. 

By |2025-06-16T07:52:43+01:0016 September 2021|Tech & industry, News, Case management, Brain injury|

Award to recognise schools’ commitment to brain injury support

Schools are to be recognised for their commitment to supporting children with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families through the introduction of a new accreditation. 

By |2024-07-04T17:41:27+01:0015 September 2021|Community neuro rehab, Brain injury|

From re-learning to walk after amputation to competing in the Paralympics

Former military police officer and Blesma member Lesley Stewart spent many years in agonising pain, and eventually lost her leg, due to undiagnosed dystonia. Read her incredible story of coming back from years of struggle to compete in the Paralympics 

By |2024-07-04T17:41:27+01:0014 September 2021|Patient stories|
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