Could you be the Rehab Leader of the Year?
The NR Times Awards seeks to shine a light on the individuals helping to lead the change within neuro-rehab
‘Life-changing’ UTI treatments backed by SMSR
Two research projects to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) have been backed by £300,000 in funding. Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research (SMSR) has committed to fund the projects, which could have “life changing” implications for people living with SCI. The first project will see researchers from the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, undertake a three-year study of Uromone, a new vaccine which has been developed to prevent bladder infections.
New patient support service launched
Onward will deliver financial, emotional, legal and practical support to individuals and families in hospital
Headway Derby secures funding for new project
National Lottery grant will enable it to launch Steps Ahead to support survivors and families
New innovations to support people with ‘hidden disability’
Eagles Wings Consultancy introduce two new additions to enable people to communicate their condition and needs
Lack of sleep ‘lessens cognitive benefits of exercise’
People who are more physically active but have short sleeps see faster cognitive decline overall, research finds
Depression after TBI ‘a distinct condition’
New study suggests it could be known as TBI affective syndrome
Life-changing research recognised in NR Times Awards
Teams and individuals from around the world encouraged to put themselves forward
Memories of childhood abuse ‘have greatest impact’
The way maltreatment is remembered can have a bigger impact on mental health in later life than the experience itself
‘I’m not daft or drunk’
Stroke survivor Mark Docksey discusses the challenges of living with aphasia, apraxia and dysphasia
