Life after injury

A case study by Katie Turner, Unite Professionals Case Management The client was involved in a road traffic collision (RTC) whilst he was on his motorcycle vs motorcar. He sustained multiple complex fractures, the most significant being to his right femoral shaft and right femoral neck. These injuries resulted in him having an external fixator. [...]

By Paula Hansen, managing director, World Accessible Holidays In clinical negligence and catastrophic injury claims, future needs must be costed carefully and realistically. Accommodation, therapies, equipment and care are typically supported by expert evidence so that the figures presented are both justified and practical. Holiday costs should be approached in the same way. Too often, [...]

By Circle Rehabilitation When Matthew suffered a sudden stroke on 22 October 2025, his life changed overnight. One day he was active—working full-time, walking his dog twice daily, and playing golf—and the next he was in a hospital bed, unable to use his leg or arm and struggling to speak. His stroke came without warning [...]

By Paula Hansen, managing director, World Accessible Holidays For many neuro rehab clients, travel is not a luxury add on. It is part of rebuilding confidence, independence and quality of life. Yet travel is still frequently treated as a retail transaction rather than a continuation of rehabilitation planning, with accessibility confirmed late or assumed rather [...]

By Paula Hansen, World Accessible Holidays Fibromyalgia is one of those conditions that can be hard to explain until you live it. From the outside I might look fine, but inside my body can feel like its been hit all over with a baseball bat. Pain can be constant or it can spike without warning, [...]

A businesswoman, who describes herself as a ‘bedpreneur’ due to a debilitating medical condition, has opened up the world of travel to disabled holidaymakers on a budget with the UK’s first one-stop website providing accessible and affordable holidays.  Experienced traveller Paula Hansen, 52, established World Accessible Holidays after spotting a gap in the market to [...]

Martial arts classes are transforming the lives of people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease. NR Times editor Stephanie Price speaks to Adam Poulter, founder of Foundation Physio, to find out more. Neurophysiotherapy service Foundation Physio is helping its clients to build strength, flexibility and co-ordination through a ten-week [...]

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 [...]

By Askham Rehab Askham Rehab has long been at the forefront of cutting-edge neurological and complex rehabilitation, redefining what’s possible for individuals recovering from life-changing conditions. Our holistic, patient-centred approach ensures that each individual regains independence, confidence, and control over their lives. One of our remarkable success stories is Deborah Weston, a 61-year-old woman who [...]

By James Bovey, head of property finding, PLG Consultants Imagine this: you’ve been discharged from hospital after a life-changing injury. You know you can’t return to your old home. You need a safe, functional space – often very quickly – but all your experience so far tells you that accessible homes are scarce, complex and [...]