Brain injury news
By Dr Martine Stoffels, consultant neuropsychiatrist and clinical director, Phoenix Mental Health Services Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) has emerged as a promising non-invasive neuromodulation technique that modulates brain activity by delivering a low electrical current to targeted regions of the brain. tDCS is used in people with depression and is used in people who [...]
Former Sunderland footballer David Watson has won a key appeal to have his neurological condition recognised as work-related. Watson, 79, who helped Sunderland win the 1973 FA Cup, is living with probable Alzheimer’s and probable CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) — a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. The Upper Tribunal has overturned a [...]
NR Times issue 46 is now live and packed with exclusive news, commentary and features. In our cover story, we hear from experts about the challenge of balancing hope and realism in neuro-rehab. We also count down to the NR Times Awards ceremony on November 19 which will once again celebrate the very best of [...]
HCA UK’s The Wellington Hospital celebrated its Neurological Rehabilitation Centre’s success at the Neurological and Complex Care Awards last week, recognising the highly complex care their teams deliver every day. Their programme for patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) was honoured with the 'Innovation in Neuro Rehab' award for Paolo Tomaselli’s work integrating Neurologic [...]
NR Times is excited to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 Above and Beyond award. The award recognises the exceptional dedication, compassion and innovation of neuro rehabilitation professionals going the extra mile to improve the lives of those affected by neurological conditions, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support. The honour is [...]
NR Times is thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is one of nine categories being recognised by the third-annual NR Times Awards The honour recognises recognises individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field through clinical innovation, research, education and patient advocacy. Nominees have dedicated their careers [...]
We're thrilled to announce the shortlist for this year's Inspirational Contribution award. The award is a celebration of the remarkable individuals and teams who have transformed lives through dedication, innovation and compassion in neurological rehabilitation. Award sponsor Tru Rehab is a specialist Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation facility, which operates within residential units and community [...]
A County Durham man will walk 500 miles for charity, five years after sustaining a brain injury. Nigel Price, a specialist long-distance charity hiker from Shildon, aims to raise at least £5,000 for Rutherford House, an independent living scheme run by Durham Aged Mineworkers' Homes Association (DAMHA). The trek will start at Durham Cathedral and [...]
Military veterans who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury may face a higher risk of death than those with epilepsy but no history of brain injury. The study analysed 210,182 veterans with epilepsy, including 28,832 who had sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) within five years before diagnosis. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine [...]
One of the most delicate conversations in neurorehabilitation happens early and often: setting recovery goals. How do clinicians inspire hope and motivation while being honest about what's possible? How do clinicians support a patient's aspirations without setting them up for crushing disappointment? And perhaps most importantly, how do they balance what they think they know [...]
