Life after injury

By Mike Frankling, RMR Rehabilitation At RMR, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) (movement order) and those recovering from Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) (muscle tightness), helping them to achieve more than just physical improvement. Our mission is to empower our clients to lead fuller and more independent lives. Recognising that every [...]

The medical negligence team at Thompsons Solicitors, working with barristers David Knifton KC and Chris Gutteridge from Exchange Chambers, have secured a £1.7m interim payment to help a young girl with severe brain injuries access the specialist housing and care she desperately needs. The payment will allow the child’s family to purchase and adapt a [...]

Evolve Case Management recently held its inaugural "Life After Litigation" conference that brought together more than 70 professionals from across the case management and rehabilitation sectors. Taking place at The Drawing Room in Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough, home to Evolve Case Management’s offices, the conference explored the multifaceted challenges individuals face after litigation, including emotional, financial, [...]

By Beata Roberts, Case Manager, ILS Case Management Becoming a parent is a significant change in anybody’s life. It requires a resilience and flexible thinking around new routines as well as adjusting to being responsible for a baby. It is a journey filled with joy, excitement and fear at the same time. Imagine for a [...]

Brain injury charity Headway has created an air fryer cookbook for people living with TBI to bring independence and enjoyment back into the kitchen. For many living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), cooking food for themselves and loved ones can be a difficult task - following recipes can be complication and the nature of [...]

Actor Christopher Reeve, known for his role as Superman in the 1978 film, who suffered a life changing spinal cord injury is the star of the new film Super/Man: the Christopher Reeve Story, released today in UK cinemas. The film is the story of movie star Christopher Reeves, a superhero of the screen who one [...]

People in Northampton who have previously been unable to work due to mental ill health, are to receive support to ease them back into employment. The announcement coincides with World Mental Health Day, on Thursday, October 10, which this year is about prioritising mental health in the workplace. Workbridge, the vocational education arm of complex [...]

A new digital pathway - the ‘Life After Stroke’ Pathway - has been developed by a partnership between health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, NHS Lothian and Pogo Digital Healthcare. The pathway provides stroke survivors tailored information based on their personal experiences, symptoms, and concerns in order to better manage their condition, alongside support [...]

As a man living with autism and Down’s Syndrome, Jamie Williams has always been fiercely protective of his independence. Known for his attitude and zest for life, he refuses to let anything defeat him.  “He just gets on with it, whatever the challenge is, he doesn’t let anything get in his way. He’s amazing, and [...]

For Jennifer, a retired volunteer who cherished her independence, life took an unexpected turn when an unwitnessed fall led to a fractured hip and a cognitive impairing brain injury. Following intensive care at hospital, Jennifer was referred to Woodlands, Active Care Group's specialist neurological rehabilitation facility in York. Upon admission, Jennifer faced significant challenges — struggling [...]