Community neuro rehab

By Tony Ward RD, MSc, specialist neuro rehab dietician and NRN director After a traumatic brain injury, recovery is rarely straightforward. Clients often spend weeks in ICU, losing significant weight and muscle mass as their bodies fight to heal fractures, soft tissue damage, and, crucially, the brain itself. Yet when they leave acute care, nutrition [...]

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody has revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). The 47-year-old World Cup winner shared the news with the BBC. Moody said he was finding it difficult to accept what the diagnosis meant for his future and his family, though his symptoms were relatively mild, including some [...]

A brain injury survivor from Loxley has completed a 2,650-mile trek from Mexico to Canada for the Child Brain Injury Trust, raising more than £13,000 for charity. Ten years ago, Will Baxter was given a devastating prognosis. After suffering a sudden brain haemorrhage that paralysed the entire left side of his body, doctors told him [...]

By The London Neurognitive Clinic In neurorehabilitation and clinical practice, the concept of neurodiversity is no longer confined to a discussion of autism or ADHD alone. It represents a broader recognition that cognitive, emotional, and behavioural differences are part of the human spectrum. For neuropsychologists and other allied health professionals, this shift in perspective demands [...]

A mother and son are bringing a series of comedy nights to East Sussex, raising funds and awareness of motor neurone disease (MND). Rona and Anthony Stephens-Hill launched the project in memory of dad Adrian, which has already secured venues across the county. Their goal is to raise £20,000 for the MND Association and the [...]

By SweetTree Home Care Services How do we ensure that the right care is always delivered at the right time…with resources used in the most efficient way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes? That is the challenge faced by social care teams, case managers and court appointed deputies across the country, who are under [...]

Former Arsenal academy forward Billy Vigar has died aged 21 after sustaining a brain injury during a non-league match. Vigar was placed in an induced coma after an incident in the 13th minute of Chichester City’s Isthmian League Premier Division game against Wingate and Finchley on 20 September. He underwent surgery on Tuesday to aid [...]

A leisure centre boss using a wheelchair is aiming for a world record by completing a marathon on a ski simulation machine for a spinal injury charity. Richard Cartwright hopes to be the first to cover 26.2 miles (42km) on a SkiErg machine in the SIT 3 category – for people with no core function [...]

By CHD Living Every recovery journey is unique – but some truly redefine resilience. At CHD Living’s Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre, we’ve walked alongside hundreds of people living with complex neurological conditions. And among those stories, Nigel’s stands out. In September 2024, Nigel’s life changed in an instant. A fit and active HGV driver, he [...]

A group of Southeast Asian nurses are celebrating 25 years of service working for a UK charity, after they were recruited to help address a critical shortage of nursing staff across the country at the time. In 2000, more than 20 nurses were flown over from the Philippines to start employment at St Andrew’s Healthcare, [...]