Life after injury
Independence, returning to work, housing, travel and a life worth living.
Brain injury19 MayTim Richens speaks to the NR Times podcast about reaching rock bottom and now helping others
Life after injury3 MayStudent speech and language therapist David Phillipps reflects on supporting HD patient Darran
Stroke3 AprThe ability to drive gives us the power to travel independently, whether it is just the everyday drive to work or dropping the kids at school, however, for a stroke survivor, whether they are able to resume driving depends on the after affects of their stroke. Here, SR Times explores the guidelines and regulations regarding [...]
Brain injury31 MarNR Times reports on progress in unpicking the relationship between childhood TBI and struggles in education and the workplace.
The impact of childhood traumatic brain injuries on school years and working life is well documented; with behavioural, planning and learning challenges among many factors which can adversely affect young people. Often these experiences happen years after their injury, as brains develop and educational life requires ever-more independence. A spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics explains to NR Times: “Mild traumatic brain injury can have an effect on how the brain functions. “If the brain isn’t functioning normal, students can struggle with learning new information, recalling information, focusing and concentrating to their normal abilities. “Communication is key in all mild TBI patients as most of the symptoms are not outwardly visible. “Since you can’t see their struggles it is important for kids and the parents to be able to communicate with the school staff and teachers as to how their symptoms are specifically causing them struggles in school.” But evidence linking TBI and specific negative outcomes, such as exclusion, absenteeism and unemployment, is lacking. This is changing, however, as NR Times reports.
Care & services28 MarFormer Judo instructor Brian is being supported by Askham Rehab in regaining his independence
Spinal injury23 MarHow specialist therapy is supporting his recovery and giving renewed hope for the future
Tech & industry10 MarHow Thomas used GripAble to safely rebuild his strength
Care & services12 JanBy creating opportunities for care home residents in local communities, Exemplar Health Care is enabling life-changing progress
Stroke20 DecLack of social interaction and hobbies leads to mental health struggles and isolation, new research shows
Stroke31 OctHow Roger has rebuilt his life with support from groundbreaking neuro-rehab
