Life after injury

A man living in Worcestershire has fulfilled one of his lifelong ambitions to spend an afternoon driving around the Malvern Hills in a beautiful classic sports car, despite living with a complex neurological condition. Mark, 59, who is a resident at the Inspire Neurocare service in Worcester, asked if it would be possible to make [...]

East Midlands Railway has teamed up with Headway Derby to offer a new card helping brain injury survivors communicate their needs when travelling. The free card allows passengers to discreetly inform staff that they have a brain injury and may need support, without having to explain their condition aloud. It was developed using guidelines from [...]

Charity Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research will host its second Study Day this October. The event will offer inspiring talks addressing the long-term quality-of-life challenges facing the spinal injury community. Held at the prestigious Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, tickets include a hot lunch and refreshments, and access to the Exhibitor Foyer where there will be plenty of [...]

SweetTree Home Care Services reveal how adopting a structured, outcome-driven approach helped Mark rebuild his life after brain injury. Rebuilding a life after brain injury: Mark's story Imagine forgetting basic skills—how to brush your teeth, make a cup of tea, or even where you live. For Mark, a 49-year-old man living in London with temporal [...]

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 [...]