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By Eloise Moliner Assistant Psychologist (Research), Daniel Earnshaw former Assistant Psychologist (Research), Dr Mar Matarin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist, Dr Sara da Silva Ramos, Senior Research Fellow With World Menopause Day approaching on 18 October, we have been reflecting on how menopause may affect people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). This is an [...]

Brainkind has announced the appointment of Andy Cole OBE as its new permanent chief executive officer, joining the organisation in November. Cole brings extensive leadership experience from across the health and social care sector. He joins Brainkind from Royal Star & Garter, where he currently serves as Chief Executive. He also holds the position of [...]

The latest issue of NR Times is out now. This month, we explore some of the key stories and developments shaping neuro-rehab, including: How immersive technology is being used to support people recovering from brain injuries The role of rehabilitation in helping former professional athletes manage long-term health challenges First-hand experiences of recovery, including one [...]

Communication difficulties following a brain injury can take many forms. But too often, when someone struggles to speak, find words or process language at the usual pace, the people around them - however well-meaning - begin to speak for them.  How do families, carers, therapists and lawyers make sure that what's heard is truly the [...]

NR Times issue 50 is now online and packed with exclusive news and insights. Our cover story turns to the future, exploring the intersection of music, AI and the mind - and what emerging innovation could mean for neuro rehabilitation. As always, this issue brings together insight, experience and forward-thinking ideas from across the field. [...]

Elizabeth Wilce, programme manager for the Brain Injury Linkworker Service at Brainkind, reflects on 28 years working at the intersection of brain injury and criminal justice. NR Times award-winner Elizabeth Wilce has dedicated her near thirty-year career at Brainkind to extending person centred neurorehabilitation to previously under-represented groups. She is committed to providing care for [...]

Brainkind has announced the appointment of Chris Askew as interim CEO, effective 23 March 2026. Askew brings extensive experience of leading national charities and membership organisations. His previous roles include Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and senior leadership positions at the Royal College of General Practitioners, and the General [...]

By Alice Jack, Assistant Psychologist at Brainkind Kerwin Court Memory rehabilitation after acquired brain injury Memory is a cognitive process that allows us to encode, store, and retrieve information. It underpins many everyday activities, from remembering routine tasks to recognising familiar people. The neural networks supporting memory include the hippocampus, medial temporal lobes, and frontal [...]

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When a brain injury, stroke or neurological condition turns life upside down, patients and families often enter the rehabilitation process with a mixture of hope, fear and uncertainty. They're navigating unfamiliar medical terminology, adjusting to new limitations and trying to understand what recovery will actually look like. We asked our members to share what they [...]