Patient stories
By CHD Living At CHD Living, we believe rehabilitation is about more than recovery – it’s about restoring independence, dignity and purpose. Our specialist centres in Bagshot and Kingston are designed to deliver transformative outcomes for people recovering from complex neurological conditions. One such story is Lucy’s. When 31-year-old Lucy walked out of Bagshot Park [...]
The husband and best friend of late campaigner Claire Lomas, who raised nearly £1m for charity, are completing three wheelchair running events to reach her fundraising target. Dan Lomas and Stuart Hall took part in Sunday’s Great North Run, having already done the Manchester 10k, with the Great South Run due in October. The pair [...]
By SweetTree Home Care Services After a stroke in 2021, Samuel’s mobility on the left side of his body was affected, which had an impact on his day-to-day life and resulted in his early retirement. When Samuel reached out to SweetTree to organise ongoing specialist support, the Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions team identified some [...]
A 65-year-old father-of-three with motor neurone disease (MND) has broken four wheelchair Guinness World Records in a single day. Paul Jameson, from Godalming in Surrey, who can no longer walk or talk, described his feat as a journey from “tragedy to triumph”. The entrepreneur was diagnosed in June 2017 with progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) – [...]
By Askham Rehab Askham Rehab has long been at the forefront of cutting-edge neurological and complex rehabilitation, redefining what’s possible for individuals recovering from life-changing conditions. Our holistic, patient-centred approach ensures that each individual regains independence, confidence, and control over their lives. One of our remarkable success stories is Deborah Weston, a 61-year-old woman who [...]
A quadriplegic former rugby player has become the first person to successfully ascend a previously unclimbed 4,720m (15,485ft) peak in Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan mountains. Ed Jackson, 36, reached the summit on Saturday after two years of planning with a small team and a demanding climb over glacial terrain, steep ice and a rock climbing summit. [...]
An MND patient who lost her voice 25 years ago can now speak again after AI rebuilt it from an eight-second VHS clip. Sarah Ezekiel, 59, from Hendon in London, was left unable to speak or use her hands when motor neurone disease (MND) – a condition that damages the brain and nerves – struck [...]
On Wednesday 17 September, national charity Back Up presents Front Row: Next Gen - a groundbreaking fashion show that redefines what it means to walk the runway. The event returns with a focus on inclusive fashion, showcasing models with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and raising funds to support Back Up’s work with people affected by [...]
A woman who suffered a spinal injury when she fell in the shower four years ago said she was “buzzing” after completing a triathlon dressed as Wonder Woman. Trish Brookes, from Crewe, Cheshire, took part in the Superhero Tri event in Windsor on Friday in the latest of a series of challenges in support of [...]
Charity rowers mistaken for migrants by an MP have finished the first leg of their Britain circumnavigation, reaching the Forth Bridge near Edinburgh. The Row4MND crew rowed around 900 miles since leaving Land’s End on 25 July, burning 450,000 calories while battling sleep deprivation and exhaustion. They are raising money for Leeds Hospitals Charity, the [...]
