News
Driven by the aim of improving rehab services and addressing unmet needs across the UK, the new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) will open its doors this summer. It will include a dedicated ward for neuro-rehab, offering intensive rehab for a variety of conditions. NR Times spoke to lead nurse Rebecca Kenny for an update on [...]
With Cath Stanley, chief executive of the Huntington’s Disease Association Huntington’s disease is a rare neurodegenerative disorder, with around two in every 100,000 people living with the condition across the globe, including around 7,000 in the UK. Manifesting in both mental and physical symptoms, there is currently no cure for Huntington’s disease. While medications and [...]
Throughout my time working as a Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant (CRA) with the BIS Services, I’ve had the privilege of supporting a range of unique clients throughout different points in their rehabilitation journey, post acquired brain injury (ABI). One key thing I have learned is that the success of the rehabilitation process depends as much on [...]
Brotherwood were delighted to deliver Lewis’ new Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle – an amazing new Boundless Blue Ford Tourneo Connect ‘Active’, with our inclusive C’arete conversion – right on time for his birthday! We caught up with Lewis and Mum & Dad, Claire & Mark, to see how they were enjoying their new vehicle, and what led them [...]
Dr Anita Rose, a consultant clinical neuropsychologist at Cognivate Rehab, tells NR Times about the power of the lament and finding light through vulnerability. In the neuro-rehab field, the journey of recovery often involves grappling with deep emotional pain. That can be in the form of trauma from road traffic accidents, strokes, or life- altering [...]
Since 1996, the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation has been a prominent force in helping to advance research, education and clinical practice around brain and spinal conditions. Its mission to drive awareness, provide education and encourage research collaboration is supported by a global network of 5,000 members worldwide, 38 special interest groups and around 45 affiliated [...]
In a recent study, middle aged workers in the U.S. who reported high job strain at the start of the study experienced significantly more sleep disturbances over an average follow-up of nine years. The study analysed data from 1,721 workers, with an average age of 51 years, who participated in the Midlife in the United [...]
The much-anticipated review of the UK's social care system - which impacts on many families affected by brain and spinal conditions - will not report until 2028, the government has announced. The government has set out plans to support people with disabilities to remain in their homes through the improvement of adult social care, taking [...]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons. The average life span after diagnosis of this incurable disease is two to five years. Now, researchers have identified a new lead: tiny, antenna-like structures 0n cells called primary cilia, which could open a potential new avenue for therapeutic development. Despite extensive [...]
The UK Government has announced a £100m funding boost to help hospices this year and next to provide the best end of life care to patients and their families in a supportive and dignified physical environment. Hospices for children and young people will also receive a further £26m revenue funding for 2025/26 through what until [...]
