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The world's leading neurorehabilitation magazine ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Experimental ALS drug moves closer to potential FDA approval](https://nrtimes.co.uk/experimental-als-drug-moves-closer-to-potential-fda-approval-therapy25/): Clene Nanomedicine has applied for accelerated FDA approval of CNM-Au8, an experimental oral treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). - [Young fundraiser takes on 62-mile walk inspired by grandma's stroke recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/young-fundraiser-takes-on-62-mile-walk-inspired-by-grandmas-stroke-recovery-kind26/): An 11-year-old girl from Swindon has raised £835 so far in a 62-mile walking challenge for the Stroke Association, inspired by her grandmother's stroke. - [Losing just 5% of body weight in middle age could cut stroke risk, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/losing-just-5-of-body-weight-in-middle-age-could-cut-stroke-risk-study-finds-aab25/): A 5 per cent weight loss in middle age was linked to better cardiovascular health later in life, potentially reducing stroke risk, a UK study suggests. - [Brain injury survivor hopes to turn DJ passion into new career after life-changing collision](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivor-hopes-to-turn-dj-passion-into-new-career-after-life-changing-collision-slater26/): A man who was forced to give up his job after suffering life-changing injury when he was hit by a car is now looking to achieve his dream of getting back into employment after making strong progress in his rehabilitation. - [Spinal cord injury community calls for further action towards day-to-day accessibility](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cord-injury-community-calls-for-further-action-towards-day-to-day-accessibility-slater26/): The start of October marked the Spinal Injuries Association’s flagship event of the year, the Rebuilding Lives Conference. The much-anticipated event brings together spinal cord injury communities across the UK to understand the impact of spinal cord injury, as well as exploring key improvements to services. - [Don't miss the first issue of the new look NR Times](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dont-miss-the-first-issue-of-the-new-look-nr-times/): In this issue, we look at how AI and digital health are reshaping neuro-rehab, alongside case management, mental capacity, housing and the latest news from across the sector. - [Exercise could reduce chronic pain after spinal cord injury, trial finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/exercise-could-reduce-chronic-pain-after-spinal-cord-injury-trial-finds-life25/): Exercise prescribed under spinal cord injury guidelines may reduce chronic pain, but a clinical trial found mixed results. - [Walking fewer than 5,000 steps a day linked to higher stroke and Parkinson’s risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/walking-fewer-than-5000-steps-a-day-linked-to-higher-stroke-and-parkinsons-risk-ins25/): Adults with low step counts, averaging under 5,000 a day, had an 80 per cent higher rate of neurological diagnoses than those exceeding 12,000, a study found. - [Tongue exercises could preserve quality of life in ALS - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tongue-exercises-could-preserve-quality-of-life-in-als-study-lpc25/): Tongue exercise increased activity in surviving nerve cells in a preclinical ALS model, suggesting a possible way to preserve speech, swallowing and breathing. - [Ultra-processed foods may increase brain injury risk - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ultra-processed-foods-may-increase-brain-injury-risk-study-care26/): Ultra-processed foods have been linked to signs of vascular brain injury in a Canada-wide study involving more than 8,700 middle-aged adults. - [Researchers take brain cells to space to study MS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-take-brain-cells-to-space-to-study-ms-kind26/): Brain cells and organoids have been sent to the International Space Station to prepare for future research into multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. - [Discover the World of Tea: Finding the Perfect Blend for Every Moment](https://nrtimes.co.uk/discover-the-world-of-tea-finding-the-perfect-blend-for-every-moment/): There is more to tea than just being a beverage that is easy to enjoy and prepare. For some people, it is a component of their everyday lives and of social routines, and is a way to wind down and enjoy a moment of peace. From an eye-opening brew in the early morning to a - [After a Private ADHD Diagnosis: Using Your Report at Work and in Study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/after-a-private-adhd-diagnosis-using-your-report-at-work-and-in-study/): For many adults, receiving an ADHD diagnosis brings a mix of relief and new questions. The relief comes from finally having an explanation for years of missed deadlines, lost keys, and unfinished projects. The questions come soon after. Should I tell my employer? Can I get support at university? Will a private diagnosis be taken - [Spinal cord injury services are national assets and need to remain so](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cord-injury-services-are-national-assets-and-need-to-remain-so-sia26/): When I sustained my spinal cord injury (SCI) when I was just 18, I was taken to the nearest hospital. I was lucky because at this hospital I had a surgeon who was a specialist in spinal surgery. But when I was able to be discharged from their care, follow-up care was under the Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC) where I have been seen at least once a year since then. - [Walk To Cure Parkinson’s raises £80,500](https://nrtimes.co.uk/walk-to-cure-parkinsons-raises-80500-char25/): Walk To Cure Parkinson’s raised £80,500 after participants completed 5km, 10km and 20km routes centred on Battersea Park on 11 October 2026. - [AI paves way for more personalised stroke assessments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-paves-way-for-more-personalised-stroke-assessments-stroke25/): An AI model has identified genetic variants linked to stroke risk, offering a potential way to improve personalised assessments. - [Sustainable Labs: Practical Changes That Protect Research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sustainable-labs-practical-changes-that-protect-research/): Expired reagents, duplicate orders and equipment running between uses are practical starting points for a laboratory sustainability review. Check what is needed, what is being wasted and who can authorise a change. Sustainable labs reduce unnecessary resource use while preserving safety and reliable results. Start with manageable operational improvements, give someone responsibility for each, and - [Menu engineering matrix: six steps for better menu decisions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/menu-engineering-matrix-six-steps-for-better-menu-decisions/): A bestseller can keep the kitchen busy while contributing less money per portion than a dish that rarely sells. A menu engineering matrix brings those two measures together: popularity and contribution margin. It sorts dishes into four categories, helping you decide where to adjust prices, recipes or presentation. 1. Choose comparable dishes and a consistent - [Experts unveil 'first-ever' brain injury guidelines for first responders](https://nrtimes.co.uk/experts-unveil-first-ever-brain-injury-guidelines-for-first-responders-nrlaw25/): Fifty-two experts have agreed 28 recommendations for recognising, diagnosing and managing brain injury in first responders, described as the first guidance of its kind. - [US military looks to improve detection of brain injuries caused by blasts](https://nrtimes.co.uk/us-military-looks-to-improve-detection-of-brain-injuries-caused-by-blasts-care26/): The Pentagon is seeking new standards to assess blast-related brain injuries and other causes of mild traumatic brain injury among US military personnel. - [Under two weeks left to recognise kindness in brain injury rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/under-two-weeks-left-to-recognise-kindness-in-brain-injury-rehab-kindcat/): There's less that two weeks left to nominate the individuals and teams whose kindness and compassion are transforming the lives of people affected by brain injury - [The Brain Charity named Liverpool Chamber’s Charity Partner of the Year](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-brain-charity-named-liverpool-chambers-charity-partner-of-the-year-char25/): The Brain Charity has been named Liverpool Chamber's Charity Partner of the Year, with fundraising activities planned over the next 12 months. - [Exoskeleton linked to improved quality of life in spinal injury study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/exoskeleton-linked-to-improved-quality-of-life-in-spinal-injury-study-kind26/): Seven people with chronic paraplegia used a ReWalk exoskeleton at home for up to 45 months, reporting improvements in quality of life and no falls or device-related fractures. - [Two weeks left to nominate your care provider of the year](https://nrtimes.co.uk/two-weeks-left-to-nominate-your-care-provider-of-the-year-carecat/): Care providers delivering exceptional support to people with brain and spinal injuries have just two weeks left to enter the NR Times Awards 2026 - [Strokes nearly doubled among younger adults - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/strokes-nearly-doubled-among-younger-adults-study-kind26/): Stroke among younger adults is becoming increasingly common, with rates nearly doubling among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly three decades, research has revealed - [100-year-old Royal Navy veteran marks a bright new era for Hazlemere Lodge Care Home](https://nrtimes.co.uk/100-year-old-royal-navy-veteran-marks-a-bright-new-era-for-hazlemere-lodge-care-home-agin26/): 100-year-old naval veteran Brian Brown cut the ribbon at Hazlemere Lodge Care Home in High Wycombe to celebrate the year anniversary of Buckinghamshire Council appointing family-owned care provider Agincare to operate four homes and three extra care schemes in the county. - [Report calls for national service to tackle adult social care postcode lottery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/repor-calls-for-national-service-to-tackle-adult-social-care-postcode-lottery-care26/): A national assessment service should take over adult social care assessments from councils to reduce unequal access to support in England, a report proposes. The call follows an analysis showing large differences in access to publicly funded long-term care between councils with similar social and economic characteristics. Under the proposals, councils would continue planning care - [Parental stress linked to lower self-esteem in children with MS, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parental-stress-linked-to-lower-self-esteem-in-children-with-ms-study-finds-nracm25/): Parental stress may help explain the link between disease-related difficulties and lower self-esteem in children with MS, a study suggests. - [Experts urge shift towards long-term care for brain and spinal cord injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/experts-urge-shift-towards-long-term-care-for-brain-and-spinal-cord-injuries-aab25/): International experts across institutions and disciplines have proposed a fundamental shift in how traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries in adults are understood and managed. Sandro Marini, MD, of the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, is a co-first author, and Saef Izzy, MD, also of the Neuroscience Institute, is one of the co-senior authors and - [FDA approves daily Parkinson's pill](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fda-approves-daily-parkinsons-pill-care26/): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Juvmo, a once-daily Parkinson’s pill designed to help adults manage movement symptoms. - [Scot takes on Forth Bridge Abseil for stroke charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/scot-takes-on-forth-bridge-abseil-for-stroke-charity-char25/): A Fife man is preparing to take on the Forth Bridge Abseil to raise money for a stroke charity in memory of his mother-in-law. - [Implantable device may help restore function after SCI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/implantable-device-may-help-restore-function-after-sci/): A flexible spinal cord device may help restore multiple functions after injury by interpreting signals linked to movement, sensation and organs. - [Stroke drug shows potential MS benefits](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-drug-shows-potential-ms-benefits-aab25/): A stroke drug may help preserve and repair myelin damaged by multiple sclerosis, according to a review of animal studies. - [From book to app: Widening the reach of fatigue management after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-book-to-app-widening-the-reach-of-fatigue-management-after-brain-injury-bis26/): A few years ago, I wrote a book. Not the kind you curl up with, but the kind that sits on a rehab shelf, or in a therapy room, and helps someone make sense of one of the most misunderstood parts of life after brain injury: fatigue. - [Tai Chi shows Parkinson's benefits in clinical trial](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tai-chi-shows-parkinsons-benefits-in-clinical-trial-lpc25/): Tai Chi may improve motor symptoms, physical function and quality of life in people with early to mid-stage Parkinson's, a small trial suggests. - [Where is the access to vital mental health services after a spinal cord injury?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/where-is-the-access-to-vital-mental-health-services-after-a-spinal-cord-injury-sia26/): In 2006, Arshad (Ash) Mahmood (54) from Bradford was diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome, a compression of the nerves in the lower spine. After emergency surgery, Ash’s right leg was still numb below the knee and he was experiencing nerve pain, but he could walk using crutches. - [Dopamine discovery offers hope for new Parkinson's treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dopamine-discovery-offers-hope-for-new-parkinsons-treatments-life25/): New findings on dopamine disruption could point towards treatments targeting Parkinson's disease at an earlier stage, researchers suggest. - [How Neurologic Music Therapy can support neurorehabilitation and development](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-neurologic-music-therapy-can-support-neurorehabilitation-and-development-cmt26/): Neurologic Music Therapy® is an evidence-based clinical treatment system of 20 techniques that use music to support the development of, rehabilitation of, or maintenance of speech and language, cognition, motor skills, and psychosocial function. NMT-trained therapists work with patients in neurorehabilitation across a range of settings, but may also work with people who have developmental needs or . This July, Chiltern Music Therapy had the pleasure of supporting a hybrid UK-based training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT™). - [Family to swim channel in stroke charity fundraise](https://nrtimes.co.uk/family-to-swim-channel-in-stroke-charity-fundraise-stroke25/): Four members of the same family will swim the English Channel in a relay to raise money for the Stroke Association. - [Brain stimulation study paves way to better neuromodulation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-stimulation-study-paves-way-to-better-neuromodulation-ins25/): Brain state may help predict how people with epilepsy respond to electrical stimulation, a study suggests. - [‘I’m still me’: Tilly’s recovery after a stroke at 19](https://nrtimes.co.uk/im-still-me-tillys-recovery-after-a-stroke-at-19-rneuro26/): When Tilly had a sudden stroke, ordinary young-adult life suddenly felt out of reach. Her story shows how specialist, technology-enabled community neurorehabilitation can turn clinical progress into something more personal: work, friendships, freedom and a way back to herself. - [£45k funding will use MRI to improve child brain cancer diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/45k-funding-will-use-mri-to-improve-child-brain-cancer-diagnosis-kind26/): A £45,000 award will fund MRI research aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of children with brain tumours. - [Cygnet celebrates double National Care Awards shortlisting](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-celebrates-double-national-care-awards-shortlisting-cyg26/): Neuro-rehab provider Cygnet is celebrating after being named as a finalist in two categories at the National Care Awards 2026. - [Brain implant enables MND patient to 'speak' in real time](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-implant-enables-mnd-patient-to-speak-in-real-time-nracm25/): A woman with progressive motor neurone disease used a brain implant to generate her own words and communicate in real time through text and synthesised voice. - [ReEmerge raises US$37m to restore brain funcion after injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/reemerge-raises-us37m-to-restore-brain-funcion-after-injury/): ReEmerge has raised US$37m to fund a clinical study of its brain injury therapy in people with chronic moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. - [Around 1,500 Britons a day quitting jobs to become unpaid carers, report finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/around-1500-britons-a-day-quitting-jobs-to-become-unpaid-carers-report-finds-care26/): Around 1,500 Britons a day are quitting their jobs to provide unpaid care, a report has found. - [Don't miss the new issue of NR Times](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dont-miss-the-new-issue-of-nr-times-2/): The latest issue of NR Times is out now - [Michael J. Fox Foundation announces US$2.5bn Parkinson's innovation campaign](https://nrtimes.co.uk/michael-j-fox-foundation-announces-us2-5bn-parkinsons-innovation-campaign-therapy25/): The Michael J. Fox Foundation has announced a US$2.5bn campaign to support next-generation Parkinson’s treatments and research towards a cure. - [Existing drug may slow MS progression, world-first trial finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/existing-drug-may-slow-ms-progression-world-first-trial-finds-kind26/): An existing drug may slow MS progression after showing early promise in a world-first clinical trial. - [Nasal spray may protect against TBI - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nasal-spray-may-protect-against-tbi-study-care26/): Intranasal neuropeptide Y reduced brain damage and improved behavioural outcomes after traumatic brain injury in an animal model. - [Saline used as placebo in clinical trails may have spinal injury benefits - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/saline-used-as-placebo-in-clinical-trails-may-have-spinal-injury-benefits-study-care26/): Saline placebo injections may reduce pain and disability in some spinal conditions, raising questions about their use as clinical trial controls. - [Cancer can trigger blood clots and stroke, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cancer-can-trigger-blood-clots-and-stroke-study-finds-stroke25/): Cancer-related blood clotting may contribute to stroke, with risk appearing highest soon after a cancer diagnosis, a review of 82 studies suggests. - [Experimental drug reverse MS paralysis and vision loss](https://nrtimes.co.uk/experimental-drug-reverse-ms-paralysis-and-vision-loss-aab25/): An experimental drug reversed paralysis and vision loss in a mouse model of MS, while preserving nerve fibres and their myelin insulation, researchers found. - [Norfolk neuro centre to close due to declining demand](https://nrtimes.co.uk/norfolk-neuro-centre-to-close-due-to-declining-demand-care26/): A specialist Norfolk neurorehabilitation centre supporting adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions is set to close after demand declined. - [New Parkinson's drug candidate licensed in deal worth over US$300m](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-parkinsons-drug-candidate-licensed-in-deal-worth-over-us300m-nracm25/): SK Biopharmaceuticals has licensed global rights to Parkinson’s drug candidate 1ST-104 in a deal worth up to US$314.8m. - [Less painful MS test speeds up diagnosis and reduces costs](https://nrtimes.co.uk/less-painful-ms-test-speeds-up-diagnosis-and-reduces-costs-kind26/): A new MRI test for MS has cut diagnosis times and allowed patients to avoid lumbar punctures, researchers report. - [Insomnia may increase stroke risk, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/insomnia-may-increase-stroke-risk-study-suggests-stroke25/): Insomnia was linked to a 26 per cent higher stroke risk and 28 per cent higher odds of hospital admission, according to a large evidence review. - [Book Review: How to Use a Fork by Dr Orlando Swayne](https://nrtimes.co.uk/book-review-how-to-use-a-fork-by-dr-orlando-swayne-penn26/): Reviewed by Warren Collins, partner and solicitor-advocate, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP - [Rapid genetic test could transform brain cancer diagnosis, NHS says](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rapid-genetic-test-could-transform-brain-cancer-diagnosis-nhs-says-kind26/): A rapid genetic test could identify brain tumour type in under two hours, potentially allowing treatment decisions to be made sooner. - [From framework to practice: Raising the standard of rehabilitation personal training](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-framework-to-practice-raising-the-standard-of-rehabilitation-personal-training-rmr26/): In our previous article, we explored why RMR Rehabilitation developed a Medical-Legal Personal Trainer Framework and why greater clarity, governance and accountability are needed when Personal Trainers work within complex rehabilitation pathways. - [Stroke can increase brain cancer risk, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-can-increase-brain-cancer-risk-study-suggests-ins25/): Stroke promoted glioma growth and tumour infiltration into injured brain regions in human and mouse glioma models, researchers have found. - [Southampton pub to be converted into care home](https://nrtimes.co.uk/southampton-pub-to-be-converted-into-care-home-care26/): A care home administrator has been given a suspended jail sentence over a £3,278.58 refund fraud involving a deceased resident’s family. - [Nasal spray antibody trialled in early-stage ALS patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nasal-antibody-als-trial/): The first three participants have been dosed in a nasal spray antibody trial for early-stage ALS, testing whether it can calm nerve-damaging inflammation. - [Introducing the Immersive BPM Project (iBPM)](https://nrtimes.co.uk/introducing-the-immersive-bpm-project-ibpm-bpm26/): In 2026, the iBPM Immersive DJ Project was born through the pioneering collaboration between BPM Rehab, the MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub (MITIH) and the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) - [26-year-old boxer dies a week after suffering brain bleed](https://nrtimes.co.uk/26-year-old-boxer-dies-a-week-after-suffering-brain-bleed-care26/): Mexican boxer Arturo Torres has died aged 26, a week after suffering a brain bleed following his final bout in Mexico. - [Tetraplegic veteran completes 79-mile challenge for spinal injury charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tetraplegic-veteran-completes-79-mile-challenge-for-spinal-injury-charity-life25/): A tetraplegic veteran has completed a 79-mile challenge across the Highlands, raising more than £25,000 for spinal injury charity Regain. - [Brain injury charities to benefit from golf fundraise](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-charities-to-benefit-from-charity-fundraise-char25/): Brain injury charities Headway and bibic are to share £1,545 raised at a charity golf day organised by personal injury law firm Harris Fowler. - [Nurse discovers renewed sense of purpose in neuropsychiatric rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nurse-discovers-renewed-sense-of-purpose-in-neuropsychiatric-rehabilitation-cyg26/): A nurse who began her career supporting young people in Nigeria has described how her journey to the UK and experience across specialist healthcare settings ultimately led her to Cygnet Paddocks, where she says she has found the “missing piece” of her nursing career. - [Mood swings, brain fog, fatigue... Is it brain injury, the menopause or both?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mood-swings-brain-fog-fatigue-is-it-brain-injury-the-menopause-or-both-brk26/): 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 - [Can meaningful changes still occur 10 Years after spinal cord injury?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/can-meaningful-changes-still-occur-10-years-after-spinal-cord-injury-nk26/): Is meaningful improvement still possible 10 years after an incomplete cervical spinal cord injury? Steven Dowd set out to find the answer…. - [Smart shoe could monitor gait in TBI, Parkinson's and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/smart-shoe-could-monitor-gait-in-tbi-parkinsons-and-more-therapy25/): A smart shoe powered by footsteps classified movement with 95.4 per cent accuracy in an early prototype study. - [Brain-computer interface firm raises $250m for US rollout](https://nrtimes.co.uk/precision-neuroscience-250m-brain-computer-interface/): Precision Neuroscience has raised $250m to expand its brain-computer interface, taking total funding to $430m since the company was founded in 2021. - [Parkinson's vaccine shows promise in clinical trial](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-vaccine-shows-promise-in-clinical-trial-nracm25/): An experimental Parkinson’s vaccine was generally safe and triggered an immune response against aggregated alpha-synuclein in an early Phase 2 trial. - [Meet the lawyer: Mark Howarth, partner, Simpson Millar](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-mark-howarth-partner-simpson-millar-simp26/): Mark Howarth, a partner at Simpson Millar specialising in brain and spinal cord injury claims, discusses what makes these cases so complex, why the right lawyer and MDT matter and shares the career highlights that have stayed with him most. - [Dividing radiosurgery treatments may improve brain tumour outcomes, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dividing-radiosurgery-treatments-may-improve-brain-tumour-outcomes-study-suggests-nracm25/): Fractionated radiosurgery reduced recurrence after brain metastasis surgery and was associated with longer survival than a single treatment. - [HIV drug derivative shows MS potential](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hiv-drug-derivative-shows-ms-potential-kind26/): An experimental MS drug restored movement and vision in mice by protecting nerve fibres and myelin, researchers report. - [Delayed diagnosis of brain cancer: Medico-legal considerations](https://nrtimes.co.uk/delayed-diagnosis-of-brain-cancer-medico-legal-considerations-penn26/): For many patients, a diagnosis of brain cancer arrives unexpectedly and with devastating consequences. In some cases, the individual affected may be young, fit and otherwise healthy. Scottish international swimmer Archie Goodburn, a national record holder who had been training with aspirations of competing at the Paris Olympics, was only 22 years old when investigations into seizures, episodes of numbness and feelings of déjà vu led to the diagnosis of multiple inoperable brain tumours. - [Blood pressure fluctuations linked to increase stroke risk, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/blood-pressure-fluctuations-linked-to-increase-stroke-risk-study-finds-aab25/): Greater blood pressure variation between research visits was associated with death, while variation in some measures was also linked to stroke in a study of more than 57,000 people. - [Uni receives $5m donation to fuel spinal cord recovery and neural restoration research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/uni-receives-5m-donation-to-fuel-spinal-cord-recovery-and-neural-restoration-research-care26/): UC San Diego has received US$5m for a new initiative focused on spinal cord recovery and neural restoration. - [Headway Shropshire to unveil renovated centre following £600k revamp](https://nrtimes.co.uk/headway-shropshire-to-unveil-renovated-centre-following-600k-revamp-kind26/): Headway Shropshire will reopen its Shrewsbury centre after a £600,000 refurbishment supported by National Lottery funding. - [Six Flags retires X2 rollercoaster after brain injury lawsuits](https://nrtimes.co.uk/six-flags-retires-x2-rollercoaster-after-brain-injury-lawsuits-nrlaw25/): Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed X2 amid lawsuits alleging riders suffered severe brain injuries on the California rollercoaster. - [Channel 4 doc to follow young people recovering from stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/channel-4-doc-to-follow-young-people-recovering-from-stroke-care26/): A Channel 4 documentary will follow three young stroke survivors as they rebuild their lives and work towards greater independence. - [From wheelchair to walking: Owen's remarkable recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-wheelchair-to-walking-owens-remarkable-recovery-circle26/): Owen who arrived at Circle Rehabilitation in a wheelchair has walked out of the hospital completely unaided after an inspiring rehabilitation journey. - [Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson's UK fund research into restorative sleep for Parkinson's](https://nrtimes.co.uk/michael-j-fox-foundation-and-parkinsons-uk-fund-research-into-restorative-sleep-for-parkinsons-kind26/): AstronauTx Ltd has announced that it has received funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) and that Parkinson's UK is funding an additional complementary research effort in collaboration with University College London (UCL). One project will test whether enhancing restorative sleep can reduce the accumulation of pathological proteins linked to Parkinson's - [Motorcycle collisions: What happens when a ride goes wrong?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/motorcycle-collisions-what-happens-when-a-ride-goes-wrong-bbs26/): This blog was written thanks to the expertise of our team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. - [3D 'mini brains' could lead to new MS treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/3d-mini-brains-could-lead-to-new-ms-treatments-care26/): 3D mini-brains made from human cells could help researchers study myelin damage and screen potential treatments for multiple sclerosis. - [Stroke sensor gives doctors window into brain](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-sensor-gives-doctors-window-into-brain-lpc25/): A breakthrough graphene-based brain sensor could help doctors watch the hidden damage unfolding during a stroke in real time, offering new hope of preventing devastating brain injuries before they become irreversible. - [Poor cognitive test scores at 60 linked to higher stroke risk, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/poor-cognitive-test-scores-at-60-linked-to-higher-stroke-risk-study-finds-kind26/): Lower cognitive test scores in adults aged 60 to 69 were linked to a higher future stroke risk in a Swedish study of nearly 5,000 people. - [£60 million fund open for bids to help disabled people into work](https://nrtimes.co.uk/60-million-fund-open-for-bids-to-help-disabled-people-into-work-care26/): A £60m disability employment fund has opened for bids across the UK, with applications closing on 26 October 2026. - [Rugby brain injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill after delays](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rugby-brain-injury-claimants-face-2-8m-legal-bill-after-delays-nrlaw25/): Rugby brain injury claimants face £2.8m in defendants’ legal costs after court-identified delays, with most due by the end of October. - [Should your company be named brain and spinal law firm of the year?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/should-your-company-be-named-brain-and-spinal-law-firm-of-the-year-lawcat/): There are now just weeks left to enter the Brain and Spinal Law Firm of the Year Award at the fourth annual NR Times Awards, with entries closing on 30 October - [Gut bacterial compound may worsen brain injury after stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/gut-bacterial-compound-may-worsen-brain-injury-after-stroke-stroke25/): A gut bacterial compound may worsen stroke brain injury by influencing immune responses, research in mice suggests. - [Cygnet celebrates success at Picker Experience Network Awards](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-celebrates-success-at-picker-experience-network-awards-cyg26/): Cygnet Group is celebrating after winning the Independent Excellence in Experience of Care category at the 2026 Picker Experience Network Awards, while Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke’s Farm Project was named runner-up in the Environment of Care category. - [First residents arrive and specialist brain injury care home](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-residents-arrive-and-specialist-brain-injury-care-home-care26/): A specialist brain injury care home in West Sussex has welcomed its first residents and opened to healthcare professionals and the local community. - [Drug trial offers hope to Parkinson's patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drug-trial-offers-hope-to-parkinsons-patients-kind26/): A Phase 3 trial is testing whether solengepras can improve motor fluctuations in people with Parkinson’s disease. - [Spinal cord injury trial offers hope of restoring bladder control with implant](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cord-injury-trial-offers-hope-of-restoring-bladder-control-with-implant-therapy25/): A spinal cord injury trial has reported early improvements in urinary urgency and bladder capacity using an implanted electrical stimulation device. - [Time is running out to nominate your case management firm of the year](https://nrtimes.co.uk/time-is-running-out-to-nominate-your-case-management-firm-of-the-year-casecat/): There is now less than a month to enter the Case Management Firm of the Year Award at the NR Times Awards 2026, with entries closing on October 30. - [Brain research using light wins Nobel Prize in Medicine](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-research-using-light-wins-nobel-prize-in-medicine-ins25/): Three optogenetics researchers have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work using light to control neural circuits. - [Slater and Gordon launches campaign on life after serious injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/slater-and-gordon-launches-campaign-on-life-after-serious-injury-slater26/): Slater and Gordon has launched a serious injury campaign focused on life after injury and access to early legal and rehabilitation support. - [Timing of deep brain stimulation surgery crucial for Parkinson's, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/timing-of-deep-brain-stimulation-surgery-crucial-for-parkinsons-study-finds-life25/): Earlier DBS was linked to slower cognitive decline in people with Parkinson's disease carrying a GBA1 genetic mutation, a study has found. - [Time is running out to nominate a neuro-rehab leader](https://nrtimes.co.uk/time-is-running-out-to-nominate-a-neuro-rehab-leader-nrleadcat/): There are just weeks left to nominate an outstanding neuro-rehab leader for the 2026 NR Times Awards, with entries closing on 30 October - [Brain injury linked to increased risk of MSK injury in US military](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-linked-to-increased-risk-of-msk-injury-in-us-military-care26/): Mild traumatic brain injury was linked to higher musculoskeletal injury risk among US service members, a study found. - [CareTrust REIT buys 45 new UK care homes in £1.1bn LNT deal](https://nrtimes.co.uk/caretrust-reit-buys-45-new-uk-care-homes-in-1-1bn-lnt-deal-care26/): A US healthcare property investor has agreed to acquire 45 care homes in the UK from Leeds-based developer and operator LNT Care Developments Holdings in a deal worth about £1.1bn - [Watch: Understanding behaviour after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/watch-understanding-behaviour-after-brain-injury/): In this exclusive webinar, five experts explore why these changes occur, approaches to assessment and management and the importance of specialist rehabilitation and long-term support - [Child brain tumour charity co-founder leaves role](https://nrtimes.co.uk/child-brain-tumour-charity-co-founder-leaves-role-char25/): Tom’s Trust co-founder Deborah Mitchell is stepping away from the charity’s day-to-day work after helping establish it in 2011. - [Therapy provider of the year: Be quick to enter](https://nrtimes.co.uk/therapy-provider-of-the-year-be-quick-to-enter-therapycat/): There is still time to put your therapy team in the running for the NR Times Awards 2026 Therapy Provider of the Year, but the deadline is fast approaching - [UK's 'first' 24/7 thrombectomy service opens in Belfast](https://nrtimes.co.uk/uks-first-24-7-thrombectomy-service-opens-in-belfast-kind26/): Belfast has opened what is described as the UK's first 24/7 thrombectomy service, giving stroke patients round-the-clock access to treatment. - [MS nonprofit raises US$12m on first day of US$1b campaign](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ms-nonprofit-raises-us12m-on-first-day-of-us1b-campaign-kind26/): The National MS Society raised more than US$12m on the first day of a five-year US$1bn campaign to accelerate MS research and expand access to care. - [The role of SAS Doctors in neuropsychiatric rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-role-of-sas-doctors-in-neuropsychiatric-rehabilitation-cyg26/): By Cygnet Health Care To mark SAS Doctors Week, we are highlighting the expertise and contribution of SAS doctors working across Cygnet Health Care, including the specialist role they play in supporting patients through complex neuro-rehabilitation journeys. For Dr You Chan (Ben) Shin, acting consultant in neuropsychiatry at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, a career spanning emergency - [Daily pill is a potential breakthrough for Parkinson's patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/daily-pill-is-a-potential-breakthrough-for-parkinsons-patients-kind26/): Solengepras reduced daily “off” time by nearly 37 minutes versus placebo in a 12-week Parkinson’s trial involving 341 people. - [Charity of the year deadline fast approaching](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charity-of-the-year-deadline-fast-approaching-charcat/): There is still time for charities supporting people affected by brain and spinal injury to put their work in the spotlight, but the deadline is fast approaching - [Brief, personalised rehab may ease cognitive difficulties in MS - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brief-personalised-rehab-may-ease-cognitive-difficulties-in-ms-study-aab26/): A brief, personalised rehabilitation programme may help people with MS manage cognitive difficulties, a feasibility study suggests. Participants in the Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (NEuRoMS) programme reported improvements in planning daily activities, using cognitive strategies and managing fatigue. The intervention was also associated with a moderate improvement in the psychological impact of A brief, personalised rehabilitation programme may help people with MS manage cognitive difficulties, a feasibility study suggests. - [Support worker climbs ranks to senior management role in just seven years](https://nrtimes.co.uk/support-worker-climbs-ranks-to-senior-management-role-in-just-seven-years-ncg26/): Wendy Bamford has been promoted to oversee two neurological services in Greater Manchester, seven years after joining National Care Group as a support worker. - [TBI can alter brain's reponse to stress - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tbi-can-alter-brains-reponse-to-stress-study-nracm25/): Brain injury may change how the hypothalamus responds to later stress, with inflammation and anxiety-like behaviour observed in animal models. - [Liverpool neuroscience centre becomes WHO Collaborating Centre for brain health](https://nrtimes.co.uk/liverpool-neuroscience-centre-becomes-who-collaborating-centre-for-brain-health-kind26/): A Liverpool neuroscience centre has gained WHO Collaborating Centre status to support international work on brain and mental health. - [New MS drug set for phase 2 testing](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-ms-drug-set-for-phase-2-testing-care26/): Experimental MS therapy Lucid-MS is moving towards phase 2 testing after US regulatory clearance, with Thermo Fisher supporting trial preparations. - [Nominate a neuro-rehab hero before 30 October](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nominate-a-neuro-rehab-hero-before-30-october-inscat/): There is still time to recognise someone whose dedication, kindness or personal achievements have made a lasting difference in the brain and spinal injury community - [Cygnet Grange and Cygnet Lodge achieve Headway accreditation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-grange-and-cygnet-lodge-achieve-headway-accreditation-cyg26/): Two specialist neurorehabilitation services have been praised for providing a “safe and caring environment” where people feel understood, supported and empowered to rebuild their independence. - [Blood test could spot early signs of Parkinson's](https://nrtimes.co.uk/blood-test-could-spot-early-signs-of-parkinsons-ins25/): A new blood test sensor could help detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease by measuring three forms of a protein linked to the condition. - [Cardiff Uni initiative supports stroke recovery and future physios](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cardiff-uni-initiative-supports-stroke-recovery-and-future-physios-stroke25/): Cardiff stroke classes have helped survivors improve strength, balance and confidence while giving physiotherapy students practical experience. - [Be quick to nominate someone exceptional in neuro-rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/be-quick-to-nominate-someone-exceptional-in-neuro-rehab-aabcat/): There is still time to recognise the people making an exceptional difference in neuro-rehab, but nominations for the Above and Beyond Award must be submitted by 30 October - [Adapting our approach to help the most vulnerable](https://nrtimes.co.uk/adapting-our-approach-to-help-the-most-vulnerable/): Individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or other serious injury are of course vulnerable especially in the current climate. If a traumatic event has caused the injury, friends may slowly drift away and social isolation becomes problematic. There are some fantastic support groups for those with brain injury, such as, for example, Headway. Headway has a national branch and many local groups and branches to support those with an acquired brain injury. Irwin Mitchell has a unique offering of client liaison managers. They are nurses, occupational therapists and social workers by background. They support our clients throughout litigation before liability (fault) can be established. - [NMT as an effective rehab tool for stroke survivors](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurologic-music-therapy-as-an-effective-rehab-tool-for-stroke-survivors/): Suffering a stroke is a frightening event. They occur suddenly and without warning, usually caused by a blockage of arteries leading to the brain, which is known as an ischaemic stroke. Another, less common stroke, can be caused by bleeding into brain tissue when a blood vessel bursts, but ischaemic strokes remain the most common. Regardless of which stroke is experienced, it always affects how the body functions. - [Collaboration is key to get the best patient outcomes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/collaboration-is-key-to-get-the-best-patient-outcomes/): In years gone by, the relationship between rehabilitation professionals and law firms perhaps wasn’t always the easiest. But having been a physiotherapist for over 20 years before moving into serious injury law, I have seen from both sides of the fence how relations have improved over time; benefitting patient outcomes in the process. Historically, healthcare professionals could be somewhat defensive in their dealings with serious injury solicitors. - [Maintaining progress amid the madness](https://nrtimes.co.uk/maintaining-progress-amid-the-madness/): Many of our personal injury clients at Irwin Mitchell suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). They rely upon case managers, rehabilitation therapists and support workers to help them function. Things that we take for granted can only be done with a lot of scaffolding in place. So what happens in a pandemic, when social distancing is enforced? The most obvious impact is that all of the treating therapists and support staff are unable to attend to provide the usual treatment and support. - [Charities and community rehab groups pull together](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charities-and-community-rehab-groups-pull-together/): It contacted the Department of Health & Social Care, NHS England and the Chief Medical Officer to request that ABI was included on the list of ‘vulnerable’ conditions. The change would result in the NHS responding to ABI people as high risk and any advice and support through 111 and 999 would be more likely to be treated as a priority. At the time of writing ABI is not directly referenced by Public Health England as vulnerable (please check online www.gov.uk for subsequent changes). - [The Coronavirus Act and how it could affect care providers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-coronavirus-act-and-how-it-could-affect-you/): The Coronavirus Act 2020 intends to help services cope with a limited number of staff available to help people with care and support needs. It gives local authorities the option to suspend some of their duties under the Care Act if they think it’s reasonable to do so. This could be because there aren’t enough staff to cope with an increased demand over the next few months. Local authorities must follow a specific decision-making process to decide if they need to suspend these duties. Local authorities should also let carers and people using their service know if they’re going to suspend these duties. The suspended duties are called the ‘Care Act easements’. - [Independence Day](https://nrtimes.co.uk/independence-day/): Whilst collaboration between claimant and defendant lawyers is considered the key to the success of effective rehabilitation, this case study is a reminder to take an open minded and consistent approach to rehabilitation, the odd leap of faith and to never, ever give up. In 2013 we were approached by my client, B’s mum about a statutory will to support her son who was residing in a residential care home. In 2011 B had sustained a very severe traumatic brain injury resulting in severe and complex neurological problems. - [The order of evidence in a catastrophic brain injury case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-order-of-evidence-in-a-catastrophic-brain-injury-case/): Order of evidence is important because it ensures that the nature and extent of the claimant’s injuries and their short-term rehabilitation requirements are identified and that the deficits are subsequently forensically analysed to ensure the appropriate damages are recovered. Every lawyer is different and they will have their own approach. Although this article identifies my own personal views, there will always be different approaches and the particular context of a case may necessitate a different approach too. Every lawyer is different and they will have their own approach. Although this article identifies my own personal views, there will always be different approaches and the particular context of a case may necessitate a different approach too. An example might be where there is a clear accommodation need at the outset of a case, a lawyer may instruct an architect at an early stage to comment on immediate adaptation works, rather than wait for the totality of the medical framework to come through. - [Capacity to make decisions about using the internet](https://nrtimes.co.uk/capacity-to-make-decisions-about-using-the-internet/): The development of the internet and social media has fundamentally changed the way in which people exchange information and engage with society. Use of the internet and social media is said to be of particular importance for people with disabilities, as it can offer opportunities for social inclusion, learning new skills and enhanced autonomy. However, using the internet and social media can also expose vulnerable people to the risk of abuse and predatory behaviour and the risks associated with accessing inappropriate content. It is therefore important that, when a person lacks the mental capacity to make decisions regarding their use of the internet and social media, steps are taken to ensure that their access to social media or the internet is managed in their best interests. - [Private and NHS hospitals join forces in COVID-19 fight](https://nrtimes.co.uk/private-and-nhs-hospitals-join-forces-in-covid-19-fight/): Nearly 20,000 fully qualified staff will be joining the NHS response to the pandemic, helping manage the expected surge in cases. The extra resources now secured by the health service will not only be available to treat coronavirus patients, but will also help the NHS deliver other urgent operations and cancer treatments. The deal – the first of its kind ever – includes the provision of 8,000 hospital beds across England, nearly 1200 more ventilators, more than 10,000 nurses, over 700 doctors and over 8,000 other clinical staff. In London it includes over 2000 hospital beds, and over 250 operating theatres and critical beds. - [Kindness in therapy and why it’s important](https://nrtimes.co.uk/kindness-in-therapy-and-why-its-important/): As healthcare professionals, we are always kind, right? We always look at both sides of the argument, never judge others or get frustrated with our clients… Well, maybe not. Of course, we are human and just as easily swayed by our foibles as the next person. However, and this may sound obvious, when working with vulnerable clients and families as we do, there is an even bigger need for kindness to be at the core of our interactions. It was whilst standing in the school yard with my children that I first started to really think about this. We spend maybe five or ten minutes each day in the yard all of the other parents. - [Is it already time for rehab prescription 3.0?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/is-it-already-time-for-rehab-prescription-3-0/): Having spent over 20 years as a physiotherapist, I remember the initial problems experienced by patients and healthcare professionals in ensuring an effective joined up approach to rehabilitation. This was especially noticeable as patients moved between stages of recovery in acute centres and then on to rehabilitation in the community. This gave rise to the initial concept of the Rehabilitation Prescription (RP) a decade ago. Having since retrained as a serious injury lawyer, I see similar issues still affecting my clients today. The RP should set out exactly what treatment is required for an individual in the aftermath of a serious injury, a bespoke approach to each patient’s specific needs. - [How to be a better medical expert](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-to-be-a-better-medical-expert/): There is more to being a good medico-legal expert than being a good doctor. It is rare to win a clinical negligence case (and this is my field) without good experts. But sometimes cases go wrong because the expert lets a client down. With the right expert evidence, people who should get damages win their cases but those who should not, do not pursue claims (and hopefully understand why). Costs are incurred on the right cases. My goal is for the right people to get damages and for the health service not to spend the minimum on costs in the process. With the right expert evidence, people who should get damages win their cases but those who should not, do not pursue claims (and hopefully understand why). Costs are incurred on the right cases. My goal is for the right people to get damages and for the health service not to spend the minimum on costs in the process. So after many years of running clinical negligence claims, here are 10 top tips on how to be a good medical expert. - [Summersaulting out of the comfort zone](https://nrtimes.co.uk/summersaulting-out-of-the-comfort-zone/): We all know that taking exercise has both physical and mental health benefits. Staying active is easy for some, and not so easy for others. The current campaign run by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is “Love activity, Hate exercise”. Taking this principle we try to prompt and increase where possible, general activity for all our patients at our St Neots neurological service. For some this may be encouraging them to be more involved on the ward generally, in group activities or on outings. For the more physically able patients, we were looking for a fun way to engage and push them outside their comfort zone to see if this could potentially improve their function or mobility.rehab opportunities when they had a gold standard idea... - [What makes a good medico-legal expert?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/what-makes-a-good-medico-legal-expert/): A medico-legal expert’s duty is to the Court. They have a duty to be independent. They should have this duty at the forefront of their mind when carrying out their assessment(s) and when preparing their report(s). An expert’s evidence will be completely undermined if it transpires that they are saying what the party who is paying them wants to say unless that is their genuine view. It should go without saying that experts should be courteous to the Claimant and their families both during the assessment and in the report. There is an increase in Claimants seeking to record expert assessments either covertly or overtly. - [Working your way back after injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/working-your-way-back-after-injury/): After being assaulted in 1998, Dean Harding’s life was turned upside down. Years of rehabilitation followed to help him cope with his traumatic brain injury. But the world of work seemed a place he would never return to, believing that he “wasn’t capable”. However, the birth of his son 17 years later changed his whole outlook on life. “I didn't want him growing up thinking, ‘why isn't my dad working?’,” remembers Dean. “Most people work, or they’re supposed to. It gives me a sense of feeling like a ‘normal’ person, although I've still got my disabilities.” - ["I am able to enjoy every day"](https://nrtimes.co.uk/i-am-able-to-enjoy-every-day/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-GiDOXvU-c Cambridgeshire dad Jason was on holiday in Portugal in 2012 when his life changed forever. A car hit him during an early morning bike ride, breaking his back, legs and ribs and severing his spine. Jason, from Littleport, received treatment for three weeks in Lisbon, before being moved to Cambridge. He then spent a further three months at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. Here specialists gave him the devastating news that he would never walk again. Jason and his family contacted Irwin Mitchell’s specialist serious injury solicitors about making a claim to help fund his ongoing care needs. - [The manual therapist’s new best friend?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-manual-therapists-new-best-friend/): New York-based Spine Care Technologies, launched in March 2018, believes it has the answer in the Extentrac Elite; which enables non-surgical, drug free, disc and spine care treatment. The device is a multidirectional decompression device used to aid the treatment of spinal injuries, mostly from the thoracic (mid) to the lumbar (lower) spine. It is used in in the treatment of minor degenerative disc disease, through to drop-foot and serious neurological impingement. - [Resource shortages jeopardising brain injury care – study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/resource-shortages-jeopardising-brain-injury-care-study/): Research by Calvert Reconnections and Exchange Chambers examined the effectiveness of the brain injury recovery process through a series of interviews with the country’s most senior brain injury solicitors. While 71 per cent said the NHS is unable to provide effective support for brain injured patients, the vast majority (97 per cent) expressed concerns about the lack of residential-based brain injury rehab units in the UK. Delays and early resistance continue to be claimant lawyers’ main concerns with insurers handling brain injury cases. Positively, however, solicitors believe greater cooperation by insurers has been the greatest advance over the past three years. - [Worrying trends in health and safety enforcement](https://nrtimes.co.uk/worrying-trends-in-health-and-safety-enforcement/): I recently read an article in a British Safety Council publication referencing HSE annual statistics noting that prosecutions for health and safety breaches were at a record low, with 2018/19 prosecutions down by 23 per cent from 2017/18 numbers, and more than a third since 2014/15. Concern was expressed that some employers were prepared to ignore health and safety laws believing that they would never be “caught”. Whilst it has always been the case that some element of employers are prepared to flout health and safety regulations for profit, or simply through recklessness, the concern is whether the proportion prepared to ignore these laws is growing or decreasing; whether the trend is going in the right direction. - [Children’s neurologic music therapy project extended](https://nrtimes.co.uk/childrens-neurologic-music-therapy-prioject-extended/): Chroma, a provider of neurologic music therapy (NMT) is working with children, and their families, recovering from acquired brain injuries or auto immune conditions. York-based charity Jessie’s Fund originally funded the yearlong feasibility study and following independent evaluation has agreed with the hospital’s trust to extend the project for another year. Chroma’s music therapist will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support paediatric in-patients at Great North Children’s Hospital. - [“She started playing, and then spoke for the first time”](https://nrtimes.co.uk/she-started-playing-and-then-spoke-for-the-first-time/): When a music therapist first came to Karima Collins’ stroke ward, her NHS- issue sceptic alert fired up. “We’re trained to be quite critical and to focus on the evidence,” she says. “When someone makes grand claims about what the therapy can do, like improving attention, communication and reducing neglect, I was sceptical. How on earth could it do all these things?” Then she saw the video evidence – and heard more about how neurologic music therapy (NMT) can transform outcomes in stroke patients. - [Why music is the key that unlocks family problems](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-music-is-the-key-that-unlocks-family-problems/): In this age of strained healthcare resources, all therapists must be able to quickly and succinctly evidence their value. In the neurologic strand of music therapy, this is aided by an approach in which assessments feature prominently. In the psychodynamic branch of music therapy with children and families, however, measuring and reporting progress has long been a significant challenge. Why is it important to assess families and more specifically, the interactions between parent and child? The most crucial reason would be to protect the children from negative parenting behaviours such as neglect or abuse. - [What makes a good case manager on a catastrophic injury case?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/what-makes-a-good-case-manager-on-a-catastrophic-injury-case/): A case manager’s role in a seriously injured person recovery cannot be understated, write David Withers, partner at Irwin Mitchell. - [Court in the wheels of progress](https://nrtimes.co.uk/court-in-the-wheels-of-progress/): The Court of Protection (CoP) makes decisions on financial and welfare matters for people lacking mental capacity. It was created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has a range of responsibilities, including deciding whether an individual has mental capacity, and appointing deputies to make decisions for people who lack it. Deputies may be a friend or relative of the individual, or a professional such as a solicitor or accountant appointed by the court. The CoP can significantly influence the work of professionals with clients with brain injuries and neurological conditions. - [Striking a balance in rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/striking-a-balance-in-rehabilitation/): Rehabilitation on catastrophic injury cases should work for both claimants and defendants, subject of course to liability attaching to the defendant or being likely to attach. At the outset of a serious injury case, claimants generally have two short-term priorities: Alleviate financial hardship Maximise their recovery through effective rehabilitation. It is right to say that an additional priority soon becomes finding certainty that they lead a reasonable life in the future and overcome, insofar as possible, the often life-changing and very significant and shocking trauma that they have been through. - [Adventures in Neurologic Music Therapy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/adventures-in-neurologic-music-therapy/): Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) provides specific, individualised and standardised interventions for people with brain injury or neurological conditions. It is distinct from traditional music therapy approaches as it is not based on a social-science model. Rather, it is underpinned by neuroscience and recognises music as a hard-wired brain language. The discipline of NMT improves cognitive, sensory and motor dysfunction caused by neurologic disease of the human nervous system; and is becoming increasingly relied upon to deliver better neuro-rehab outcomes. - [Addressing the paradox of employers’ liability insurance](https://nrtimes.co.uk/addressing-the-paradox-of-employers-liability-insurance/): If an individual suffers an injury on the road through the negligence of a driver, they will recover compensation. This is because of the provisions within Section 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Even if there was no insurance attaching to the vehicle, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau would satisfy any unsatisfied Judgment. But there are numerous cases in which insurers in road traffic accident cases have tried a variety of methods to avoid liability including seeking a statutory declaration, asserting that the insurance policy is only relevant if the policyholder was driving or in the vehicle, and stating that the use of the vehicle was different to that which was insured. - [How Sarah jumped beyond the boundaries of her injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-sarah-jumped-beyond-the-boundaries-of-her-injury/): When Sarah’s mother was in labour, the hospital staff failed to pick up on what should have been worrying signals coming from the CTG monitor. After experiencing lack of oxygen at birth, Sarah* was diagnosed with mild athetoid cerebral palsy as a baby. By age five she had vision problems and required occasional use of a wheelchair. She could finger feed, although it was somewhat clumsy and her parents had to help her at mealtimes. Liquids also had to be thickened to make drinking easier. Her manual dexterity was poor and she was susceptible to chest infections. The hospital Trust denied liability for Sarah’s injury and so a protracted liability trial followed. - [Marching to a new beat](https://nrtimes.co.uk/marching-to-a-new-beat/): Transitioning from military to civilian life can take its toll not only on ex-military personnel but their families too. Physical and/or mental trauma can negatively impact relationships between loved ones as those directly affected struggle to come to terms with the aftermath of war. Veterans’ difficulty transitioning to civilian life can fuel anger and frustration within a household, and leave loved ones feeling increased levels of anxiety and isolation. - [NHS measures could ease access to medical cannabis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-measures-could-ease-access-to-medical-cannabis/): NHS England and NHS Improvement issued a report last week setting out a series of measures to help remove barriers to the appropriate prescription of medical cannabis on the NHS. The report, commissioned by the government in March, comes amid a farcical situation in the UK in which medical cannabis containing THC has been legalised for certain conditions since November 2018; yet reportedly, just two children have been given NHS prescriptions since. The new measures aim to tackle the current stasis both by helping doctors gain a better understanding of cannabis medicine and speeding up the generation of vital research linking cannabis with various conditions and symptoms. - [The gait way to more independence](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-gait-way-to-more-independence/): Private clinic the London Orthotic Consultancy (LOC), founded in 2004, provides bespoke orthotic treatments for a wide range of adult and paediatric conditions. It operates privately across the whole of the UK and abroad and also has a growing number of international clients. Director Sam Walmsley explains: “We deal with complex physical problems and generally manufacture bespoke orthotics to address them. We have a unique setup for the UK in that we have 2D video vector gait labs and we do all our manufacturing on site.’’ - [Do you need capacity to use the internet and social media?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/do-you-need-capacity-to-use-the-internet-and-social-media/): Arguably the biggest difference has been felt by people who would otherwise find talking with others hugely challenging; including those with certain disabilities and/or social difficulties. But the internet can be a dark place with illegal material readily accessible. Internet abuse is common place and can take many forms including bullying, sexual grooming and personal identity theft. In the recently reported case of Re A (Capacity: Social Media and Internet Use: Best Interests) [2019] EWCOP2), the Court of Protection sets out the information P must be able to understand, retain, use and weigh up to have capacity to access the internet and social media safely. - [NHS receives £21 million fund for artificial intelligence tools](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-receives-21-million-fund-for-artificial-intelligence-tools/): The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced today that the NHS will receive £21 million in funding for AI technology which will help provide quicker diagnosis for conditions like stroke. NHS trusts will be able to bid for funding known as the AI Diagnostic Fund to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI - [New digital NHS health checks introduced to help prevent stroke cases](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-digital-nhs-health-checks-introduced-to-help-prevent-stroke-cases/): The government has announced that new digital NHS health checks are to be introduced from spring next year. It is hoped that these checks could help to identify tens of thousands of cases of hypertension, helping to prevent hundreds of strokes and heart attacks. It is believed that each digital check could save 20 minutes - [Why digital health checks are being introduced by the NHS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-digital-health-checks-are-being-introduced-by-the-nhs-nhs23/): Here, we continue our coverage on the government’s plans to introduce digital health checks from next spring - [Taking rehabilitation to the extreme](https://nrtimes.co.uk/taking-rehabilitation-to-the-extreme/): “How many kids in a wheelchair get to see the world from the top of a mountain, and then slide down it?” says Chris Loyn, who first saw his son Jack’s face light up as he hurtled down a ski slope four years ago. “To be out of his wheelchair and suddenly flying freely down a mountain, the fresh air blasting in his face, it was just awesome.” Jack, now 30, suffered a brain hemorrhage at just two weeks old and was left wheelchair bound as a result of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. In 2015 Chris heard of an organised ski trip taking people with severe brain injuries and complex disabilities to France for an adventure he hadn’t thought possible. - [What the new NHS National medicines optimisation opportunities means for atrial fibrillation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/what-the-new-nhs-national-medicines-optimisation-opportunities-means-for-atrial-fibrillation-nhs23/): Atrial fibrillation is a 'silent condition' that is a leading cause of stroke, yet can often go undiagnosed. The new NHS National medicines optimisation opportunities for 2023/24 gives details on implementing the best value treatment choices. Earlier this year the Stroke Association conducted a survey to examine the awareness of atrial fibrillation in the UK, - [Achieving best outcomes in case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/achieving-best-outcomes-in-case-management/): By this definition, case management can be seen as a shared creative process, undertaken by a professional and their client, aimed at identifying solutions to address the client’s unmet needs and helping them to achieve their goals in a resource-efficient manner. Research has consistently shown the inextricable link between biomedical health, psychological wellbeing and social factors. In the context of case management, in order to maximise clients’ rehabilitation potential, biomedical issues should therefore not be isolated from their psychological and social counterparts as these components are interconnected and interrelated. - [The NR Times study guide: classification of traumatic brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-nr-times-study-guide-classification-of-traumatic-brain-injury/): We often use the terms “concussion” and “mild” or “minor” head or brain injury, synonymously; and read “moderate”, “severe” and, more recently, “very severe” brain injury in medical records. When used appropriately these terms convey information about the clinical presentation, especially in the hours and days following a brain injury. This information helps us to predict overall outcomes, and informs opinions on prognosis. The most widely used definitions are shown in table A (below). Sometimes it is more useful to consider a TBI according to anatomy and pathology. To do this we must first understand some basic principles of brain structure and function. - [Enter stage left: A rising force in therapy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/enter-stage-left-a-rising-force-in-therapy/): "Do I have to be a tree?” It’s a question Kathy Akers has come to expect when the subject of dramatherapy is raised - but she’s quick to clarify that the answer is ‘no’; well, not necessarily, anyway. “Dramatherapy can take many forms. We use all kinds of means of communication and creative processes to engage and allow people with a brain injury to express themselves. And if people want to be a tree, then that’s fine, but there is a very wide variety of other ways in which we work,” she explains. - [Making the case for a career change](https://nrtimes.co.uk/making-the-case-for-a-career-change/): Having worked as a neurosciences occupational therapist in the NHS for more than 15 years, it felt somewhat surreal leaving behind my team and service, which had become deeply embedded in my daily routine. The opportunity to undertake an exciting new challenge in my career, despite the anxieties of the unknown and a loyalty to a service of which I was extremely fond and proud, paved the way for a move that in the end proved difficult to decline. Before I could hesitate, I was driving to Cornwall to complete an immediate needs assessment and I was delighted to complete my report within the 21-day deadline. Phew! I reflect on my first year in case management noting the increased consumption of coffee but more significantly with immense pride of my achievements. - [“We need to address the problem here and now” ambulance staff shortage in NHS Wales](https://nrtimes.co.uk/we-need-to-address-the-problem-here-and-now-ambulance-staff-shortage-in-nhs-wales/): “Unfortunately, demand for services means that not every patient who calls 999 will be responded to by an Advanced Paramedic." - [The role of case managers in serious injury litigation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-role-of-case-managers-in-serious-injury-litigation/): The role of a case manager is to manage a “collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care co-ordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost effective outcomes[1].” The role of a Claimant solicitor in the litigation process is to represent the needs of the injured person and to manage all phases of the litigation towards settlement or trial. It is a process of collating and presenting the evidence that is required to ensure that the award agreed between the parties or made by the Court is fair and correct. - [Drew's accessible gym revolution](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drews-accessible-gym-revolution/): Having had a career as an elite athlete abruptly ended through a freak accident, Drew Graham now dedicates himself to inspiring others through exercise. Drew’s Pop Up Gym - a dedicated facility in the North of England for people with spinal and neurological injuries, alongside a number of outreach sessions across the region to bring the service closer to those who need it - illustrates his passionate advocacy of fitness as a means of rehabilitation. Research has shown the benefits exercise can bring to people who have suffered brain injuries, with improved weight and stress management, emotional regulation, and increased strength, energy and attention all being directly linked to regular fitness sessions. - [First large-scale pilot to reduce stroke health inequalities announced in five NHS trusts](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-large-scale-pilot-to-reduce-stroke-health-inequalities-announced-in-five-nhs-trusts-sb23/): My Stroke Companion, the first personalised educational package for stroke patients, launched in December last year, which kickstarted a year-long trial. This project aims to reduce health inequalities, by means of connecting people with personalised health information with an eye to help them manage their condition in a way that suits them. The project was - [University Hospitals Dorset: Pioneering the NHS rehab revolution with robotics](https://nrtimes.co.uk/university-hospitals-dorset-pioneering-the-nhs-rehab-revolution-with-robotics/): Part one: The need for technology within an NHS acute stroke unit - [Does Kindness conquer all?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/does-kindness-conquer-all/): In these emotionally enlightened times, some say the world’s gone soft. Feelings beat facts, offense is derived from almost anything and parental mollycoddling has hit record levels. To the uninitiated, then, the idea of ‘compassion-focused therapy (CFT)’ might sound like yet another sign of barmy snowflakery. But as growing numbers of psychotherapists are proving, it is, in fact, emerging as a highly effective approach in post-brain injury rehab. CFT was conceived by Paul Gilbert, a world- renowned clinical psychologist who founded the Compassionate Mind Foundation in 2006; and published 'The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges and Overcoming Depression' in 2009. - [Brain injury and the great outdoors](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-and-the-great-outdoors/): TBI is not a single event, but can be a chronic and often progressive disease with long-term consequences. Even after an ostensibly good recovery, patients might have to live with a continuing process of coping and adaptation. TBI represents 30-40 per cent of all injury related deaths and neurological injury is projected to remain the most common cause of disability from neurological disease up to 2030 - two to three times higher than the contribution from Alzheimer’s or cerebrovascular disorders. - [“Technology has a pivotal role in saving the NHS” Chair of NHS Confederation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/technology-has-a-pivotal-role-in-saving-the-nhs-chair-of-nhs-confederation-nhs23/): "NHS England announced stroke as a new national priority in the NHS Long Term Plan in 2019, yet there is still disparity in the quality of services across England." - [A wonderful stroke of luck](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-wonderdul-stroke-of-luck/): Having built a career as an occupational therapist in London and then Chicago, Janet R. Douglas’s life was turned upside down after suffering a massive stroke. It resulted in her spending the next decade overcoming physical and mental challenges to become a new version of herself. From her experiences the book, A Wonderful Stroke of Luck: From Occupational Therapist to Patient and Beyond, was born, detailing the huge impact of a stroke from Janet’s unique dual perspective as both therapist and patient. In her memoirs, she examines the effects of brain damage on personal identity and relationships, and how the noticeable disabilities a stroke causes are only part of the struggle. - [Innova steps up case management projects after pivotal hire](https://nrtimes.co.uk/innova-steps-up-case-management-projects-after-pivotal-hire/): Litigation and case management includes working with clients who have had life-changing injuries that may have been caused by anything from a car accident, through to medical malpractice and negligence. Innova specialises in designing and installing specialist equipment like ceiling track hoist systems and hydrotherapy pools as part of home adaptations. Case management specialist Jason Fulcher joined Innova at the beginning of February and will work - [45,000 MS patients being ‘forgotten’ by NHS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/45000-ms-patients-being-forgotten-by-nhs/): Thousands of people living with advanced MS are being ‘forgotten’ by the NHS, says charity chief. - [Court in the storm](https://nrtimes.co.uk/court-in-the-storm/): When the rape of a Manchester woman with learning difficulties came to trial in 2012, everything hinged on her memories of the ordeal. In the cold light of the courtroom, under intense scrutiny from the defence barrister, her muddled mind began letting her down. Timelines became skewed, details foggy and responses inconsistent. Yet somewhere inside - [Taking the rehab journey off-piste](https://nrtimes.co.uk/taking-the-rehab-journey-off-piste/): Catastrophic injuries have an ugly habit of robbing survivors of their dreams and ambitions. Bucket list items like dancing with tribal warriors or eyeballing sharks in the deep can suddenly seem unattainable. Even less exotic desires, such as skiing or sur ng, may be lost in the looming shadow of the fateful event. Yet reviving - [Reframing rehab through the arts](https://nrtimes.co.uk/reframing-rehab-through-the-arts/): The arts therapies and neurologic music therapy (NMT) in particular can work seamlessly towards a rehab programme’s shared functional goals. They also help to overcome the psychological blocks which may prevent a person fully engaging in rehab. A recent Cochrane Review (2017) found that “music interventions using rhythm may be beneficial for improving walking in - [New case management and litigation conference launched](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-case-management-and-litigation-conference-launched/): Wetherby-based healthcare equipment company Innova Care Concepts has launched its own free conference for people working in case management and litigation. The Litigation Project Conference, at Wetherby Racecourse on 22nd May 2018, is free for all private occupational therapists, case managers, solicitors and other professionals involved in new-builds and refurbishments of properties for disabled clients. - [NHS launches genetic testing pilot to predict stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-launches-genetic-testing-pilot-to-predict-stroke-risk/): The NHS has begun a world-first genetic testing pilot aimed at identifying those at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The NHS pilot, called Heart, is offering genetic tests to 1,000 healthy volunteers in the north of England aged between 45 and 64. The scheme could lead to a wider rollout of predictive genetic testing on - [NHS drug deal could prevent thousands of strokes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-drug-deal-could-prevent-thousands-of-strokes/): More than 20,000 strokes and 5,000 deaths could be averted each year after NHS England struck a deal to expand life-saving blood thinning drugs. NHS England will scale up the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) across the network, with more than 610,000 patients set to benefit over the next three years. DOACs are used - [AI skin patch slashes NHS waiting times](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-skin-patch-slashes-nhs-waiting-times/): An AI skin patch that monitors patients for heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF) cuts NHS electrocardiograph (ECG) waiting times from six weeks to just days, according to a recent trial. The Liverpool hospital trust trial found that the Zio XT patch detected more than 99 per cent of arrhythmias compared to 46.5 - [Picture this: Art therapy after severe injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/picture-this-art-therapy-after-severe-injury/): The limitations cast upon people by severe injuries are no barriers to art. So says Sharon White, an artist and art therapist who works with brain and spinal injury clients, amongst others. The example of Laura – whose named has been changed for anonymity – paints a clear example of this. A spinal injury left - [Magic therapy - making limitations disappear](https://nrtimes.co.uk/magic-therapy-making-limitations-disappear-2/): Like the great Houdini himself, the magic therapists have pulled off the seemingly impossible. Not only have they solved the riddle of treating a debilitating condition in children; they’ve done so through the prism of tight healthcare budgets. Their solution involves no expensive technology or drug trials and, since it is effective in group sessions, makes - [NHS hospital creates virtual AF monitoring ward](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-hospital-creates-virtual-af-monitoring-ward/): An east Midlands NHS trust has created a remote monitoring ward for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) – one of the leading causes of stroke in the UK. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust scheme is one of the first of its kind in the UK. The scheme received £274,000 in funding from NHS - [Drinking within NHS guidelines can increase stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drinking-within-nhs-guidelines-can-increase-stroke-risk/): Drinking within NHS guidelines may still increase the risk of stroke, according to a new study. Experts said that the idea that drinking alcohol is good for you is not supported by evidence. NHS guidance recommends a maximum of 14 units per week – the equivalent of six pints of average-strength beer or 10 small - [Case management firm opens French retreat](https://nrtimes.co.uk/case-management-firm-opens-french-retreat/): Community Case Management Services (CCMS) has transformed a dilapidated farmhouse in an idyllic corner of Normandy into an accessible holiday venue. The property offers people with disabilities a place in which to relax on holiday with friends and loved ones in the heart of picturesque northern France. With a fully accessible ground floor living area - [A new spin on rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-new-spin-on-rehab/): William Pales was a true adventurer who, as an accomplished sailor, crossed the Atlantic Ocean several times. Then came a massive stroke just after retirement, which locked him out of his beloved great outdoors and into a world of daytime TV. The timing of his stroke was all the crueller given that he had recently bought - [Why music therapy is striking a chord in neuro-rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-music-therapy-is-striking-a-chord-in-neuro-rehab/): A major new review, due imminently, is expected to show further hard evidence of the measurable impact of the practice on brain injury clients. The Cochrane body, which provides systematic reviews for healthcare by expertly scrutinising global evidence, is returning to a topic it last visited in 2010. That this most authoritative source of evidence - [How to...help patients with post-injury speech problems](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-to-help-patients-with-post-injury-speech-problems/): Following a brain injury, some individuals will have difficulty understanding what is said to them. is has been described by patients as feeling as if they have woken up in a foreign country. They may be able to get the gist of what is said but suddenly interpreting precise messages is beyond them. Others will - [Police investigate deaths of 10 stroke patients at Blackpool hospital](https://nrtimes.co.uk/police-investigate-deaths-of-10-stroke-patients-at-blackpool-hospital-lpc25/): Police are investigating 10 deaths on a stroke ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, including possible gross negligence manslaughter and neglect offences. - [Intermittent fasting may slow Huntington's progression - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/intermittent-fasting-may-slow-huntingtons-progression-study-life25/): A 12-week intermittent fasting pilot involving 20 people with early-stage Huntington’s disease reported improvements in disease markers without unintended weight loss. - [Last chance to nominate for NR Times Lifetime Achievement Award](https://nrtimes.co.uk/last-chance-to-nominate-for-nr-times-lifetime-achievement-award-lifecat/): Nominations are still open for the NR Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, recognising individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to neuro-rehab throughout their careers - [Plant compound may help repair brain injuries - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/plant-compound-may-help-repair-brain-injuries-study-life25/): A plant compound improved movement and nerve repair in mice with traumatic brain injury, a study has found. - [Barnsley care service whisks up support for cancer charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/barnsley-care-service-whisks-up-support-for-cancer-charity-cyg26/): Staff and individuals supported at a care service in Barnsley united to raise vital funds for Macmillan through a day of fundraising fun - [Vagus nerve stimulation may improve MS hand rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vagus-nerve-stimulation-may-improve-ms-hand-rehab-therapy25/): A trial is testing whether ear-based vagus nerve stimulation can improve hand function and potentially support myelin repair in people with MS. - [Derbyshire CC care home to reopen after Your Health Group acquisition](https://nrtimes.co.uk/derbyshire-cc-care-home-to-reopen-after-your-health-group-acquisition-care26/): A former Derbyshire County Council care home is set to reopen in early 2027 after Your Health Group acquired the vacant property for £2.59m. - [Exemplar to bring YetiCare interactive tablets to its homes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/exemplar-to-bring-yeticare-interactive-tablets-to-its-homes-care26/): Exemplar Health Care is rolling out YetiCare across its English care homes after introducing 15 tablets at selected services. - [Coordinating Medical Care for Several Family Members Abroad](https://nrtimes.co.uk/coordinating-medical-care-for-several-family-members-abroad/): Families rarely have identical medical needs. One person may require a cardiology consultation, another may need diagnostic imaging, while an older relative could be managing several chronic conditions. When relatives travel for medical treatment in Switzerland, coordinating these appointments as one organised programme can reduce unnecessary travel and make communication with medical teams easier. The - [Cygnet neuro services win national recognition](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-neuro-services-win-national-recognition-cyg26/): A Middlesbrough hospital and a Darlington doctor have scooped national awards in recognition of the difference they are making to the lives of those hospitalised with a brain injury. - [Spinal nurse lucky to walk again after garden fall](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-nurse-lucky-to-walk-again-after-garden-fall-sia26/): A Sheffield spinal nurse says he is lucky to walk again following a spinal cord injury when he fell in his garden. - [Parkinson's therapy delivered via wearable shows trial promise](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-therapy-delivered-via-wearable-shows-trial-promise-ins25/): A wearable-delivered Parkinson’s therapy eased motor symptoms in some patients with advanced disease, preliminary trial observations suggest. - [Over 100 riders report brain injuries from US rollercoaster](https://nrtimes.co.uk/over-100-riders-report-brain-injuries-from-us-rollercoaster-nrlaw25/): More than 100 riders allege brain injuries after riding Six Flags’ X2 roller coaster in the past two years, according to attorneys. - [Stopping GLP-1s may increase stroke risk, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stopping-glp-1s-may-increase-stroke-risk-study-suggests-therapy25/): Stopping GLP-1 drugs was linked to higher cardiovascular risk, including heart attack, stroke and death, in people with type 2 diabetes. - [Neurokinex community raises £22,500 to support people with spinal cord injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurokinex-community-succeeds-in-raising-22500-to-support-people-with-spinal-cord-injuries-nk26/): Members of the Neurokinex community living with spinal cord injuries, their families and supporters have successfully raised over £22,500 through its annual Step Up Challenge to help newly injured people access specialist rehabilitation and support. - [Brainkind Appoints Andy Cole OBE as CEO](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brainkind-appoints-andy-cole-obe-as-ceo-brk26/): Brainkind has announced the appointment of Andy Cole OBE as its new permanent Chief Executive Officer, joining the organisation in November. - [Millions in England unaware they have condition that raises stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/millions-in-england-unaware-they-have-condition-that-raises-stroke-risk-lpc25/): Millions of adults in England are unaware they have hypertension, while half of those treated by a GP do not have it under control. - [Chris Kamara opens up about speech apraxia ahead of Great North Run](https://nrtimes.co.uk/chris-kamara-opens-up-about-speech-apraxia-ahead-of-green-north-run-ins25/): Chris Kamara is set to take part in the Great North Run more than four years after being diagnosed with speech apraxia. - [US Navy failed to protect pilots from brain injuries - report](https://nrtimes.co.uk/us-navy-failed-to-protect-pilots-from-brain-injuries-report-kind26/): A congressional report says the US Navy failed to adequately investigate or protect pilots from potential brain injury linked to flying fighter jets. - [Leeds garden launches art trail with photography by brain injury survivor](https://nrtimes.co.uk/leeds-garden-launches-art-trail-with-photography-by-brain-injury-survivor-nracm25/): A Leeds garden has launched an outdoor photography trail featuring work by brain injury survivor Samuel Booth. - [Dentists and GPs offered training to spot early signs of MND](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dentists-and-gps-offered-training-to-spot-early-signs-of-mnd-care26/): Dentists, GPs and other healthcare professionals are being offered MND training to help them recognise potential early signs of the disease. - [Researchers receive €1.1m grant for MS skin patch](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-receive-e1-1m-grant-for-ms-skin-patch-kind26/): Researchers have secured €1.1m to advance an MS skin patch designed to deliver an asthma drug and promote repair of damaged myelin. - [Great Western Hospitals cuts newborn brain injury cases by 75%](https://nrtimes.co.uk/great-western-hospitals-cuts-newborn-brain-injury-cases-by-75-life25/): Great Western Hospitals has reported a fall in newborn brain injury cases following a long-running quality improvement project. - [Smartwatch tracking programme could support home stroke rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/smartwatch-tracking-programme-could-support-home-stroke-rehab-stroke25/): A smartwatch programme may support home stroke rehab by helping survivors take more daily steps and spend less time inactive, a pilot study found. - [Stroke patients to be taken 20-30 miles for urgent care as Yeovil unit closes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-patients-to-be-taken-20-30-miles-for-urgent-care-as-yeovil-unit-closes-aab25/): Stroke patients around Yeovil will be taken 20 to 30 miles for urgent care from Wednesday as the hospital's hyper-acute stroke unit closes. - [Disabled people could trade Pip for specialist equipment under Gov plans](https://nrtimes.co.uk/disabled-people-could-trade-pip-for-specialist-equipment-under-gov-plans-nracm25/): Some disabled people could receive specialist equipment or services instead of part of their Pip cash award under proposals from government advisers. - [How long do I have to make a claim after an accident?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-long-do-i-have-to-make-a-claim-after-an-accident-bbs27/): This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. - [Two women suffer catastrophic brain injuries at world-famous Six Flags](https://nrtimes.co.uk/two-women-suffer-catastrophic-brain-injuries-at-world-famous-six-flags-nracm25/): Two women suffered catastrophic brain injuries after riding X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, according to a CNN investigation. - [Parkinson's costs Europe €28.8 billion a year, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-costs-europe-e28-8-billion-a-year-study-finds-lpc25/): Parkinson's disease cost Europe €22.8bn in 2019, equivalent to €28.8bn at 2025 prices, a study has estimated. - [CergenX secures CE mark for newborn brain technology](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cergenx-secures-ce-mark-for-newborn-brain-technology/): CergenX has secured a CE mark for Wave, its AI-supported technology designed to assess newborn brain activity using EEG. - [Cygnet celebrates 19 finalists at Neurological and Complex Care Awards](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-celebrates-19-finalists-at-neurological-and-complex-care-awards-cyg26/): Cygnet is celebrating after securing an impressive 19 finalist places at this year’s Neurological and Complex Care Awards, recognising colleagues, teams and services for their contribution to specialist neurological care and rehabilitation. - [Darlington care service celebrates six national award nominations](https://nrtimes.co.uk/darlington-care-service-celebrates-six-national-award-nominations-cyg26/): A Darlington care service which supports men with mental health needs and brain injuries is celebrating after securing six finalist places at a national awards ceremony recognising excellence in neurological and complex care. - [Large dataset could help AI detect Parkinson's disease remotely](https://nrtimes.co.uk/large-dataset-could-help-ai-detect-parkinsons-disease-remotely-kind26/): A new dataset could help researchers develop AI tools to detect Parkinson's remotely using motor and memory data collected through home computers. - [MS therapy centre closes due to flooding](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ms-therapy-centre-closes-due-to-flooding-therapy25/): An MS therapy centre in Wolverhampton has closed until further notice after flash flooding damaged the site. - [Former Rugby pro closes in on world record in fundraising challenge](https://nrtimes.co.uk/former-rugby-pro-closes-in-on-world-record-in-fundraising-challenge-char25/): Former rugby player David ‘Jacko’ Jackson is nearing the end of a 100-day ultramarathon challenge raising funds for brain injury charities. - [High Court judge allows rugby brain injury case to continue](https://nrtimes.co.uk/high-court-judge-allows-rugby-brain-injury-case-to-continue-char25/): More than 500 former rugby players can pursue brain injury claims against the sport’s governing bodies following a High Court ruling. - [Postbiotic could reduce concussion brain injury risk - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/postbiotic-could-reduce-concussion-brain-injury-risk-study-care26/): A postbiotic given before traumatic brain injury reduced brain damage and improved cognitive performance in mice, a study suggests. - [Deep brain stimulation may improve speech and swallowing after TBI - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/deep-brain-stimulation-may-improve-speech-and-swallowing-after-tbi-study-care26/): Deep brain stimulation may improve speech and swallowing control after traumatic brain injury, early research suggests. - [Stroke patients experience long-term benefits after thrombectomy - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-patients-experience-long-term-benefits-after-thrombectomy-study-ins25/): Patients with severe strokes had better one-year outcomes after thrombectomy than with medical management alone, follow-up data suggest. - [Stroke survivor 'upset and frustrated' that AI receptionist couldn't understand her](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-survivor-upset-and-frustrated-that-ai-receptionist-couldnt-understand-her-therapy25/): A stroke survivor says an AI receptionist at her GP surgery could not understand her, leading her to register elsewhere. - [Oxford woman takes on epic 200-mile solo walk for spinal cord injury community](https://nrtimes.co.uk/oxford-woman-takes-on-epic-200-mile-solo-walk-for-spinal-cord-injury-community-nk26/): Jo Godfrey from Oxford is about to embark on an epic 200-mile solo walk to raise funds for a spinal cord injury community close to her heart. - [Brain injury charity makes urgent funding plea](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-charity-makes-urgent-funding-plea-kind26/): A brain injury charity has made an urgent £44,000 funding plea to keep its counselling and speech and language therapy services running. - [A little more action: Elvis takes centre stage at Resilience](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-little-more-action-elvis-takes-centre-stage-at-resilience-rneuro26/): A new standing and balance system that allows people to move, reach and take part in interactive therapy while safely supported on their feet has arrived in the UK. - [Targeted blood pressure monitoring key to preventing further strokes, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/targeted-blood-pressure-monitoring-key-to-preventing-further-strokes-study-finds-nracm25/): Targeted blood pressure control may reduce repeat stroke risk after intracerebral haemorrhage, a meta-analysis of nearly 3,000 patients suggests. - [Beyond the therapy session: Introducing RMR Rehabilitation Support Workers Ltd](https://nrtimes.co.uk/beyond-the-therapy-session-introducing-rmr-rehabilitation-support-workers-ltd-rmr26/): Rehabilitation does not stop when a therapy session ends. - [Preventing TBI starts long before the ER, researchers say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/preventing-tbi-starts-long-before-the-er-researchers-say-nrlaw25/): TBI prevention may depend as much on roads, emergency access and local risks as hospital care, a global study suggests. - [AI-powered medicines could pave way to new treatments for Parkinson's and MND](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-powered-medicines-could-pave-way-to-new-treatments-for-parkinsons-and-mnd-kind26/): AI-designed intrabodies could help target disease-linked proteins inside cells, with potential applications in Parkinson's, MND and Alzheimer's treatments. - [Imaging technique could let scientists watch Huntington's disease unfold in real time](https://nrtimes.co.uk/imaging-technique-could-let-scientists-watch-huntingtons-disease-unfold-in-real-time-therapy25/): A new imaging technique could help track Huntington's disease by detecting microscopic changes in brain tissue that conventional scans may miss. - [From personal trainer to medico-legal rehabilitation: Why we created our development framework](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-personal-trainer-to-medico-legal-rehabilitation-why-we-created-our-development-framework-rmr26/): One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "How do you prepare a personal trainer to work within the medico-legal sector?" - [Exercise may slow Parkinson's progression through signals in muscles - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/exercise-may-slow-parkinsons-progression-through-signals-in-muscles-study-therapy25/): Exercise may help slow Parkinson's progression through biological signals released by muscles, according to new research. - [How a legal claim can help rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-a-legal-claim-can-help-rehabilitation-bbs26/): If you have developed a brain injury following an accident at work or road traffic collision, one of your main concerns is likely to be accessing the treatment and rehabilitation you need as quickly as possible. Many people are surprised to learn that a personal injury claim can often help facilitate this process. - [My journey back after a life-changing stroke: Jaffer’s story](https://nrtimes.co.uk/my-journey-back-after-a-life-changing-stroke-jaffers-story-circle26/): On 11 January, I woke up with a headache and an overwhelming feeling that something wasn't right. As a GP registrar, I tried to reassure myself it wasn't a stroke. But within minutes, I lost all power down my left side. I called my wife, who immediately phoned for an ambulance. Shortly afterwards, I lost consciousness. Three weeks later, I woke up in intensive care. - [Aircraft engineer died of TBI after Healthrow incident, inquest hears](https://nrtimes.co.uk/aircraft-engineer-died-of-tbi-after-healthrow-incident-inquest-hears-lpc25/): A Virgin Atlantic engineer died from a traumatic brain injury after a fuel tank explosion at Heathrow, an inquest heard. - [MND patients set for fast-tracked care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mnd-patients-set-for-fast-tracked-care-char25/): MND patients will get faster access to care and support under a new government pathway aimed at reducing delays and fragmented services. - [Study links repeated military blast exposure to higher rates of anger and aggression in veterans](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-links-repeated-military-blast-exposure-to-higher-rates-of-anger-and-aggression-in-veterans-life26/): Veterans in roles with repeated blast exposure were significantly more likely to have anger, aggression and violence recorded than those in lower-risk roles. - [NHS 111 script "must exclude head injuries" after care home death](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-111-script-must-exclude-head-injuries-after-care-home-death-aab25/): A woman's death following a "downplayed" care home fall has prompted a coroner to call for changes to NHS 111 head injury scripts. - [Spinal implant helps stroke patients regain arm mobility](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-implant-helps-stroke-patients-regain-arm-mobility-nracm25/): A spinal implant helped seven stroke survivors improve arm and hand mobility during a four-week pilot clinical trial, researchers found. - [Primrose Neurological Centre celebrates CQC ‘Good’ rating after six-year reinspection delay](https://nrtimes.co.uk/primrose-neurological-centre-celebrates-cqc-good-rating-after-six-year-reinspection-delay-ncg26/): Primrose Neurological Centre, in Morecambe, has been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is a landmark moment following years of frustration over a pandemic-related reinspection delay. - [Survivor turns stroke recovery into stand-up comedy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/survivor-turns-stroke-recovery-into-stand-up-comedy-ins26/): An Exeter stroke survivor who had a stroke at 29 has turned to stand-up comedy to help rebuild her life and confidence. - [Table tennis could improve balance in Parkinson's patients - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/table-tennis-could-improve-balance-in-parkinsons-patients-study-ins25/): A 12-week table tennis programme may improve movement, balance and walking endurance in people with Parkinson’s, a small pilot study suggests. Participants were able to walk further after completing the NeuroPong programme and reported fewer symptoms of depression than at the start. The programme combines table tennis instruction with exercises tailored to people with Parkinson’s. - [Former Wales internationals back women's rugby concussion study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/former-wales-internationals-back-womens-rugby-concussion-study-care26/): Former Wales internationals have backed a new study into how repeated head impacts affect women’s rugby players. Cardiff University’s medical engineering team aims to create the first head impact assessment protocol designed specifically for female athletes. The study followed 30 players from the university’s women’s rugby team using specialised mouthguards, cognitive tests and MRI scans. - [Barry’s story: Rebuilding independence after an acquired brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/barrys-story-rebuilding-independence-after-an-acquired-brain-injury-ncg26/): When Barry first moved into Albert Road, National Care Group’s specialist neurological service in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester, he was coming from a difficult period in his life. - [Black people's stroke risk factors rising faster than white people's - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/black-peoples-stroke-risk-factors-rising-faster-than-white-peoples-study-stroke25/): Stroke risk factors are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean people than their white counterparts, analysis of 30 years of data suggests. - [AI project aims to advance personalised MS care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-project-aims-to-advance-personalised-ms-care-nra25/): An eight-year £2.72m AI project aims to improve personalised MS care by learning from information already collected in hospitals. - [Parkinson's pensioner prosecuted for unpaid £3.34 car bill](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-pensioner-prosecuted-for-unpaid-3-34-car-bill-aab25/): A Parkinson’s pensioner, 86, has been convicted in a fast-track court over an unpaid vehicle tax bill of £3.34. - [Smart sensors could flag stroke risk in older people living alone, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/smart-sensors-could-flag-stroke-risk-in-older-people-living-alone-study-finds-nracm25/): Smart home sensors may help flag stroke risk in older people living alone by detecting changes in daily behaviour, a South Korean study suggests. The AI-powered system used contactless Internet of Things sensors to identify behavioural patterns linked to a higher risk of stroke. Researchers said monitoring these changes could support earlier detection among older - [Pro American football players face increased risk of early-onset Parkinson's - study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pro-american-football-players-face-increased-risk-of-early-onset-parkinsons-study-ins25/): Pro football exposure is linked to a higher Parkinson’s death risk and increased neurodegenerative mortality among former players, research suggests. - [Stamp-sized tear sensor could detect Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stamp-sized-tear-sensor-could-detect-parkinsons-disease-before-symptoms-appear-ins25/): A stamp-sized tear sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease before major symptoms appear, researchers say. - [NHS partnership sees Fairlie Healthcare launch UK’s first haemodialysis service in care home](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-partnership-sees-fairlie-healthcare-launch-uks-first-haemodialysis-service-in-care-home-fhc26/): The first haemodialysis service to be offered in a care home setting has been established in London, thanks to a provider partnership with the NHS. - [Superhuman lives up to 'never-give-up' motto as he gears up for triathlon challenge](https://nrtimes.co.uk/superhuman-lives-up-to-never-give-up-motto-as-he-gears-up-for-triathlon-challenge-el26/): Heroic Andy Read has been saluted as “superhuman” as he prepares for a new milestone in his inspirational recovery from a catastrophic brain injury. - [Rugby brain injury case in crisis as lead solicitor steps aside](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rugby-brain-injury-case-in-crisis-as-lead-solicitor-steps-aside-nrlaw25/): Hundreds of rugby brain injury claims could be thrown out over alleged failures to disclose documents linked to neurological testing. - [The cauda equina pathway: Pragmatic local solutions to address the bottleneck](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-cauda-equina-pathway-pragmatic-local-solutions-to-address-the-bottleneck-penn26/): The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) [1] national pathway set a clear target of a four-hour window for emergency MRI scans. Despite these objectives, the reality, three years on, remains that many district general hospitals (DGHs) simply do not have the radiographer staffing to provide a 24/7 MRI service. A number of systemic issues, such as triage delays, limited scanner availability, slow transfers to specialist spinal teams and ultimately prolonged waits for surgery continue to prevent patients with cauda equina syndrome from reaching surgery before suffering serious injury. - [Cygnet St William's retains Triangle of Care accreditation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-st-williams-retains-triangle-of-care-accreditation-cyg26/): A Darlington hospital has successfully retained its Triangle of Care accreditation, recognising the service's continued commitment to working in partnership with carers and families to support the recovery of patients. - [Brain-computer interface training could improve cognitive function in TBI patients, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-computer-interface-training-could-improve-cognitive-function-in-tbi-patients-study-suggests-life25/): Brain-computer interface training may help improve cognition in people with Parkinson’s disease, MS, dementia and traumatic brain injury, a study suggests. - [Child brain injuries up 50% as e-scooter use reaches 'tipping point'](https://nrtimes.co.uk/child-brain-injuries-up-50-as-e-scooter-use-reaches-tipping-point-aab25/): E-scooter use has reached a “tipping point”, the Dáil heard, after figures showed a sharp rise in child brain injuries. - [Evaluating multi-disciplinary neurorehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/evaluating-mmulti-disciplinary-neurorehabilitation-rich26/): Neurorehabilitation provided by a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of therapists is considered best practice for individuals with acquired brain injury. However, real-world service evaluations remain limited. - [Sensory changes after brain injury: Rebuilding identity and meaningful occupation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sensory-changes-after-brain-injury-rebuilding-identity-and-meaningful-occupation-cogr25/): The way we perceive and process the world around us is fundamental to how we navigate our lives. Our sensory experiences - the sound of a busy office, the brightness of the sky or the feel of a familiar tool in our hands - form the backdrop of our daily occupations. When these sensory systems are functioning well, they allow us to engage with our environment and reinforce our sense of self. However, following a brain injury, many individuals face a profound yet frequently unseen challenge: significant changes in sensory processing that can fundamentally alter their function and identity. - [Bringing professionals together to bridge the gaps in recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/bringing-professionals-together-to-bridge-the-gaps-in-recovery-agin26/): Following the success of its inaugural Southampton event, Agincare's Complex Injury Partnership Programme (CIPP) is bringing its ‘Injury to Independence’ seminar to London on 8 September, creating an opportunity for professionals across health, care, rehabilitation and legal services to explore how better collaboration can improve outcomes for people recovering from traumatic injury. - [Why independent, CQC-regulated care agencies deliver better outcomes for brain injury clients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-independent-cqc-regulated-care-agencies-deliver-better-outcomes-for-brain-injury-clients-sweet26/): SweetTree's paper challenges a growing trend in which case management companies both manage a client's case and directly employ their support workers. - [Terry's rehabilitation journey at Circle Rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/terrys-rehabilitation-journey-at-circle-rehabilitation-circle26/): In October 2025, Terry's life changed dramatically. What initially appeared to be a heart attack was diagnosed as an aortic dissection. - [Services and jobs secured as Agincare acquires Nottingham care home](https://nrtimes.co.uk/services-and-jobs-secured-as-agincare-acquires-nottingham-care-home-agin26/): National care provider Agincare has acquired Devonshire Avenue Care Home in Beeston, Nottingham, safeguarding vital support for residents and securing local jobs. - [The benefits of a consultant led virtual rehab clinic in case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-benefits-of-a-consultant-led-virtual-rehab-clinic-in-case-management-up26/): The Unite Professionals Ltd (UPL) Virtual Rehabilitation Clinic (VRC) is a virtual platform that provides a collaborative initiative between UPL and Pure Sports Medicine. - [What 'travel as rehabilitation' looks like in practice](https://nrtimes.co.uk/what-travel-as-rehabilitation-looks-like-in-practice-bdm25/): Earlier this year in NR Times I argued that accessible travel for clients with complex needs should be planned like rehabilitation, not retail. The response from readers in case management, occupational therapy and rehabilitation told me the argument had landed. It also told me something I already suspected: this is a problem professionals meet regularly, and one many of them are quietly solving on their own time. - [National Psychologist Day: The vital role of psychology in neurorehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/national-psychologist-day-the-vital-role-of-psychology-in-neurorehabilitation-cyg26/): When people think about rehabilitation following a brain injury or neurological condition, they often picture physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech and language therapy. While these disciplines are essential, psychological support is just as important. Recovery is not only about regaining physical function; it is also about rebuilding confidence, identity and emotional wellbeing. - [Person-centred support at National Care Group empowers Andrea to regain independence](https://nrtimes.co.uk/person-centred-support-at-national-care-group-empowers-andrea-to-regain-independence-ncg26/): When Andrea moved into National Care Group’s Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation following a long hospital stay, her ultimate goal was to live independently again with her dog. - [New Gov stroke plan aims to save thousands of lives](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-gov-stroke-plan-care26/): A new government stroke plan aims to prevent thousands of premature deaths through improved prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework is intended to support better prevention, earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and more consistent care across health and care services. Around 33,000 people die prematurely from heart disease and stroke in the - [The unsung burden of families as informal caregivers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-unsung-burden-of-families-as-informal-caregivers-ncm24/): Martin Gascoigne has spent years sitting at kitchen tables with families who never asked for the job they now do around the clock. - [Beyond routine care: Delivering safe, person-centred tracheostomy support](https://nrtimes.co.uk/beyond-routine-care-delivering-safe-person-centred-tracheostomy-support-fhc26/): Tracheostomy care can easily be viewed as a sequence of technical tasks - suctioning, stoma care, cuff pressure monitoring, tube management and emergency preparedness. - [Why early rehabilitation changes lives and costs](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-early-rehabilitation-changes-lives-and-costs-el26/): When people think of a brain injury, they tend to picture the critical moment it happens — a dramatic, often life-or-death event that commands immediate attention, care and support. - [Switalskis grows serious injury leadership team](https://nrtimes.co.uk/switalskis-grows-serious-injury-leadership-team-nrlaw25/): Switalskis has expanded the leadership of its serious injury practice through a series of senior appointments and promotions. - [Light-based sensors could speed up head injury diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/light-based-sensors-could-speed-up-head-injury-diagnosis-lpc25/): A light-based sensor can detect head injury biomarkers at extremely low levels and could help doctors make faster diagnoses and treatment decisions. - [Cygnet Alders Service user leads the way with head banging awareness course](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-alders-service-user-leads-the-way-with-head-banging-awareness-course-cyg26/): A service user at Cygnet Alders is making a powerful difference to others by bravely sharing her lived experience and leading a psychology group for both staff and patients to raise awareness of head banging and how it can be reduced. - [Discovery could help prevent stroke in young people](https://nrtimes.co.uk/discovery-could-help-prevent-stroke-in-young-people-stroke25/): A temporary gene pattern may help explain neck artery tears that cause one in five strokes in people aged under 55. - [Cerebral Palsy Scotland launches legal support network to improve access to specialist advice](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cerebral-palsy-scotland-launches-legal-support-network-to-improve-access-to-specialist-advice-slater26/): Two of the UK's leading specialist law firms have joined forces with Cerebral Palsy Scotland to launch a new Legal Support Network aimed at improving access to expert legal advice for people with cerebral palsy and their families. - [Brain injury claims: Ensuring appropriate compensation for those affected](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-claims-ensuring-appropriate-compensation-for-those-affected-penn26/): For personal injury or medical negligence cases where an individual has suffered a brain injury, understanding what they have lost, and what the future is likely to hold for them, is crucial for ensuring that they receive the right support and compensation. - [Breakthrough stimulation therapy restores arm and hand function after 34 years](https://nrtimes.co.uk/breakthrough-stimulation-therapy-restores-arm-and-hand-function-after-34-years-nk26/): Alan*, 52, has regained strength, mobility and function in his left shoulder, arm and hand 34 years after experiencing partial paralysis following a spinal cord injury as a teenager. He achieved these gains by completing a groundbreaking eight-week programme combining ONWARD Medical’s newly-approved ARCEX spinal stimulation system with the Neurokinex Activity Based Rehabilitation protocol. One of the first people in the UK to completing this programme, he wants to share his experience to bring hope to others. - [MS patients in Wales face six-hour round trips to England for specialist care, charity warns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ms-patients-in-wales-face-six-hour-round-trips-to-england-for-specialist-care-charity-warns-aab25/): MS patients in Wales can face six-hour round trips to England for specialist care, a charity has warned. - [Too many Parkinson's patients missing critical medication in overcrowded A&Es, RCEM warns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/too-many-parkinsons-patients-missing-critical-medication-in-overcrowded-aes-rcem-warns-char25/): Too many Parkinson's patients and others are missing life-saving medication or getting it late in overcrowded A&Es, RCEM has warned. - [Bioxtreme aims to double stroke recovery gains of standard robotic therapy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/bioxtreme-aims-to-double-stroke-recovery-gains-of-standard-robotic-therapy-smart26/): Neuro-rehab innovator Bioxtreme has launched Dextreme 2.0, an enhanced version of its robotic rehabilitation platform. - [Music and speech therapy boosts communication in young brain injury patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/music-and-speech-therapy-boosts-communication-in-young-brain-injury-patients-care26/): Music therapy with speech and language therapy may support communication in young children recovering from acquired brain injuries, research suggests. - [Newborn brain injury study recruits 100th baby](https://nrtimes.co.uk/newborn-brain-injury-study-recruits-100th-baby-kinds26/): The COMET newborn brain injury trial has recruited its 100th baby, marking a milestone for one of the world’s largest neonatal neuroprotection studies. - [Linked robotic exoskeletons could enhance gait retraining after stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/linked-robotic-exoskeletons-could-enhance-gait-retraining-after-stroke-life25/): Linked robotic exoskeletons could improve stroke gait training by allowing therapists and patients to influence each other’s movements in real time, new research suggests The system links two wearable robotic devices, allowing a therapist to guide a patient’s hip and knee movements using their own legs. In evaluations involving eight stroke survivors, participants showed greater - [Brain injury, capacity and the growing role of the Court of Protection](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-capacity-and-the-growing-role-of-the-court-of-protection-big26/): Ahead of the Adult Brain Injury Conference hosted by Brain Injury Group, Edward Lamb KC of Deka Chambers speaks to us about the growing importance of the Court of Protection in injury work, the limits of current case law and why getting capacity decisions right is one of the most consequential things a litigator can do - [Study aims to improve outcomes for athletes with spinal injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-aims-to-improve-outcomes-for-athletes-with-spinal-injuries-nracm25/): A new spinal injury study has examined ways to improve emergency care for athletes with catastrophic cervical spine injuries. - [From slow stream rehabilitation to greater independence: Nathan’s progression with National Care Group](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-slow-stream-rehabilitation-to-greater-independence-nathans-progression-with-national-care-group-ncg26/): The slow-stream rehabilitation Nathan received at National Care Group’s Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation in Rochdale after a motorcycle accident empowered his determination to achieve greater independence, rebuild lost skills, and get back to doing the things he loves. - [ABILITY Neurotech gets approval to trial brain-computer interface in ALS patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ability-neurotech-gets-approval-to-trial-brain-computer-interface-in-als-patients-finn26/): ABILITY Neurotech has announced it has received Investigational Medical Device Dossier (IMDD) approval from the Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC) NedMec in the Netherlands to initiate the first chronic implantation study of the company’s fully implantable wireless optical-link ECoG BCI in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). - [Robotic pianist paves way to new Parkinson’s therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/robotic-pianist-paves-way-to-new-parkinsons-therapies-therapy25/): US researchers have developed a robotic hand that can hear a melody once and play it back after just two minutes of self-taught practice on a keyboard, without relying on sheet music or pre-programmed scores. - [How brain injury case managers support their clients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-brain-injury-case-managers-support-their-clients-up26/): Brain injury rehabilitation is a journey, not a race. Supporting an individual to be ready for rehabilitation is a process which needs to be managed with great care, empathy and consideration from the onset. - ["Everything I do is grounded in occupational therapy": One case manager's journey](https://nrtimes.co.uk/everything-i-do-is-grounded-in-occupational-therapy-one-case-managers-journey-big26/): Ahead of the Adult Brain Injury Conference, Rhiannon Stokes speaks to NR Times about her journey from NHS occupational therapist to independent case manager, what a week in brain injury case management actually looks like, and why she is urging the profession to keep pushing for recognition - [Singer embraces AI to continue career after Parkinson's diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/singer-embraces-ai-to-continue-career-after-parkinsons-diagnosis-life25/): A singer with Parkinson's has used AI to continue his music career after symptoms made guitar playing increasingly difficult. - [VR could boost recovery for brain and spinal patients, research shows](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vr-could-boost-recovery-for-brain-and-spinal-patients-research-shows-aab25/): VR could help brain and spinal patients practise rehabilitation earlier and more often after serious injury or surgery, research suggests. - [Heel and Toe extends partnership with law firm](https://nrtimes.co.uk/heel-and-toe-extends-partnership-with-law-firm-slater26/): A charity which supports hundreds of children with disabilities across the North East has extended its partnership with one of its longstanding supporters. - [Family launches "Bring Sam Home" appeal for plumber and amateur DJ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/family-launches-bring-sam-home-appeal-for-plumber-and-amateur-dj-char25/): A Ringwood appeal to bring Sam home has raised more than £43,000 after 23-year-old Sam Wheeler sustained a traumatic brain injury. - [Postcode lottery leaves MS patients at higher risk, charity warns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/postcode-lottery-leaves-ms-patients-at-higher-risk-charity-warns-lpc25/): MS patients face a higher risk of disabling relapses and faster disease progression as access to key treatments varies across the UK. - [Case study: Court of Protection case management following TBI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/case-study-court-of-protection-case-management-following-tbi-up26/): The client was 25 at the time Unite Professionals case manager, Matt McLean, first engaged with him. - [Brain injury professionals: Where do your support pathways actually go?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-professionals-where-do-your-support-pathways-actually-go-penn26/): Warren Collins, Partner Solicitor-Advocate at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP asks some uncomfortable questions. - [How to keep clients motivated in their rehab when services are disrupted during seasonal breaks](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-to-keep-clients-motivated-in-their-rehab-when-services-are-disrupted-during-seasonal-breaks-up26/): From your experience, what are the most common challenges clients face when rehabilitation services pause during seasonal breaks? - [Tree of Hope partners with Slater and Gordon](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tree-of-hope-partners-with-slater-and-gordon-slater25/): A charity which supports families to raise money for their child’s healthcare needs has partnered with a national law firm. - [AI partnership targets earlier MS diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-partnership-targets-earlier-ms-diagnosis-life25/): An AI partnership aims to find blood-based RNA patterns that could support earlier MS diagnosis and track disease progression. Decode Health and Circular Genomics will work together to analyse circular RNA, stable genetic molecules that may signal disease activity. The companies hope the approach could help doctors diagnose multiple sclerosis earlier and monitor how the - [Hope House Children’s Hospice partners with Slater and Gordon](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hope-house-childrens-hospice-partners-with-slater-and-gordon-slater25/): A children’s hospice has partnered with a national law firm to ensure its vital services can reach as many families as possible. - [Empowering a young adult to redefine independence after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/empowering-a-young-adult-to-redefine-independence-after-brain-injury-up26/): The client was involved in a road traffic collision (RTC) whilst he was on his motorcycle vs motorcar. He sustained multiple complex fractures, the most significant being to his right femoral shaft and right femoral neck. - [Cygnet Hospital Taunton to launch specialist Neurocognitive Treatment & Care Pathway](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-hospital-taunton-to-launch-specialist-neurocognitive-treatment-care-pathway-cyg26/): Cygnet Health Care is set to expand the services available at Cygnet Hospital Taunton with the opening of a new specialist Neurocognitive Treatment & Care Pathway for adults with neurological conditions and associated mental health needs. - [Emerge! A voice for the voiceless](https://nrtimes.co.uk/emerge-a-voice-for-the-voiceless-rhn25/): Among the many milestones achieved at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN), one that truly stands out is our Emerge! Art Exhibition. - [The cauda equina pathway: Is GIRFT getting it right?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-cauda-equina-pathway-is-girft-getting-it-right-penn26/): The National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway published by Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) in 2023 was intended to address long-standing delays in diagnosis and treatment of this critical condition. - [Slater and Gordon wins Cambridgeshire Law Society award](https://nrtimes.co.uk/slater-and-gordon-wins-cambridgeshire-law-society-award-slater25/): Serious injury specialist lawyers at Slater and Gordon have won a prestigious award - the fifth time in seven years the law firm has been named as winner. - [New brain insights challenge neuro rehab assumptions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-brain-insights-challenge-neuro-rehab-assumptions/): Sensory brain regions may drive speech relearning more than motor regions, with new research linking them to memory for newly learned speech movements. - [British baby becomes first global recruit to newborn brain injury study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/british-baby-becomes-first-global-recruit-to-newborn-brain-injury-study/): A British baby has become the first to be recruited to a global study of brain injury in newborns. - [Woman with MS to swim 24 miles for therapy centre](https://nrtimes.co.uk/woman-with-ms-to-swim-24-miles-for-therapy-centre/): A woman with MS is swimming 24 miles (40km) to raise money for the therapy centre that has supported her for the last 15 years. - [Brain injury survivor and NR Times award-winner receives British Empire Medal](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivor-and-nr-times-award-winner-receives-british-empire-medal-life25/): A brain injury survivor and NR Times award-winner who has raised more than £100,000 for charity has received a British Empire Medal at Rotherham Town Hall. - [Reflection on time with clients post-TBI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/reflection-on-time-with-clients-post-tbi-up26/): From a Neurorehabilitation background in the NHS, I am experienced in working with clients following a Traumatic Brain Injury, new into the world of Case Management the first client on my caseload had sustained a TBI and was an inpatient at a major trauma centre in the South of England. - [3D-printed brain sensors could unlock personalised neural monitoring](https://nrtimes.co.uk/3d-printed-brain-sensors-could-unlock-personalised-neural-monitoring/): 3D brain sensors tailored to each person could improve monitoring and treatment of neurodegenerative disease, researchers say. - [Why expert travel input matters when costing holidays for court in negligence claims](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-expert-travel-input-matters-when-costing-holidays-for-court-in-negligence-claims-bdm25/): In clinical negligence and catastrophic injury claims, future needs must be costed carefully and realistically. Accommodation, therapies, equipment and care are typically supported by expert evidence so that the figures presented are both justified and practical. Holiday costs should be approached in the same way. - [Cygnet legal team celebrates dual shortlisting at The Lawyer Awards 2026](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cygnet-legal-team-celebrates-dual-shortlisting-at-the-lawyer-awards-2026-cyg26/): Cygnet Group has announced that its legal team and General Counsel has been shortlisted at The Lawyer Awards 2026 which celebrate excellence across the legal profession. - [New blood pressure pill slashes stroke risk by 40%, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-blood-pressure-pill-slashes-stroke-risk-by-40-study-finds-stroke25/): A new daily pill cut repeat stroke risk by 40 per cent in people who had already suffered a brain bleed, a major trial has found. - [Brain-controlled exoskeleton could help SCI patients walk again](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-controlled-exoskeleton-could-help-sci-patients-walk-again/): A brain-controlled exoskeleton tested in an early study may one day help people with spinal cord injury walk again. - ['Heroic' nine-year-old brain injury survivor wins courage award](https://nrtimes.co.uk/heroic-nine-year-old-brain-injury-survivor-wins-courage-award/): A nine-year-old brain injury survivor has won a courage award after emergency surgery and five months in hospital following a catastrophic brain injury. - ['Stark inequalities' depriving thousands of stroke survivors life-altering treatment, charity warns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stark-inequalities-depriving-thousands-of-stroke-survivors-life-altering-treatment-charity-warns-stroke25/): Thousands of stroke patients are missing out on thrombectomy, a life-altering treatment that can save lives or reduce long-term disability, a charity has warned. - [Why does personal injury litigation take so long?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-does-personal-injury-litigation-take-so-long-el26/): Personal injury litigation can be a lengthy process, especially for serious or catastrophic injuries. - [Why patients struggle to sustain home rehabilitation and what we can do about it](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-patients-struggle-to-sustain-home-rehabilitation-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-lr26/): Home rehabilitation is where therapy either continues to deliver results or loses momentum. - [Researchers awarded grants to tackle Parkinson's and osteoarthritis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-awarded-grants-to-tackle-parkinsons-and-osteoarthritis/): Two Northumbria University researchers have won grants for Parkinson's disease and knee osteoarthritis projects in a £6.7m health research scheme. - [Diabetes patients face 60% higher risk of developing MS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/diabetes-patients-face-60-higher-risk-of-developing-ms/): People with diabetes face higher MS risk, with a review finding they are nearly 60 per cent more likely to develop the condition. - [New drug lowers stroke risk without added bleeding, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-drug-lowers-stroke-risk-without-added-bleeding-study-finds-stroke25/): Asundexian cut stroke risk without raising bleeding risk in a large international trial in people treated after stroke or mini-stroke. - [Frame running transforms exercise for MS patients, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/frame-running-transforms-exercise-for-ms-patients-study-finds/): Frame running could help people who have lost mobility and balance return to high-intensity exercise, with research pointing to benefits for those with MS. - [National Care Group neuro service support worker receives national award](https://nrtimes.co.uk/national-care-group-neuro-service-support-worker-receives-national-award-ncg26/): Springvale Resource Centre, in Greater Manchester, is celebrating the success of one of its colleagues, who has been named ‘Support Worker of the Year’ at an annual awards. - [Government unveils 'right to try' plan to help disabled people find work](https://nrtimes.co.uk/government-unveils-right-to-try-plan-to-help-disabled-people-find-work/): Government plans for a right to try scheme would let disabled people try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to tackle hostile workplaces. - [Ranaich House praised for ‘Excellent’ outcomes in Care Inspectorate Scotland report](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ranaich-house-praised-for-excellent-outcomes-in-care-inspectorate-scotland-report-cyg26/): Cygnet's Ranaich House has been praised for delivering “excellent” outcomes and creating an “uplifting and positive” atmosphere following an inspection from Care Inspectorate Scotland - [Impact of TBI in children extends beyond initial injury, research finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/impact-of-tbi-in-children-extends-beyond-initial-injury-research-finds/): Children with TBI face higher rates of anxiety and depression, while strong family support may help lower the risk of depression after injury. - [Why does Neurological Music Therapy work even for people who “aren’t into music”?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-does-neurological-music-therapy-work-even-for-people-who-arent-into-music-cmt26/): One of the striking features of Neurological Music Therapy (NMT) is its ability to simultaneously achieve traditional clinical outcome measures while authentically meeting patient-centred outcome measures (PCOMs). - [NR Times members on the rewards of working in neuro rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nr-times-members-on-the-rewards-of-working-in-neuro-rehab-member25/): We asked NR Times members: What's the most rewarding part of working in this field? Here's what they told us - [Hypnotic cognitive therapy eases spinal injury pain, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hypnotic-cognitive-therapy-eases-spinal-injury-pain-study-finds/): Hypnotic therapy reduced spinal cord injury pain after six weekly remote sessions, outperforming usual care in a new study. - [MS patient calls for law to improve carer hospital access](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ms-patient-calls-for-law-to-improve-carer-hospital-access/): An MS patient is campaigning for a carer hospital access law to help disabled patients receive extra support in hospital. - [Dr Anita Rose on brain injury, burnout and building a legacy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dr-anita-rose-on-brain-injury-burnout-and-building-a-legacy-cogr25/): Over the course of a 30-year career, she has excelled as clinical director of Cognivate, built a caseload of complex brain injury clients, published multiple books and supported numerous charities. - [When rhythm changes outcomes: Neurologic Music Therapy in neurorehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/when-rhythm-changes-outcomes-neurologic-music-therapy-in-neurorehabilitation-cmt26/): By Chiltern Music Therapy In neurorehabilitation, timing is everything. Whether we are working on step symmetry following stroke, improving speech fluency in Parkinson’s, or supporting attention after traumatic brain injury, much of our work as AHPs centres on restoring the brain’s ability to predict, sequence and coordinate. What is less widely understood is that rhythm - [International rehabilitation: Delivering seamless case management for a client living in Brazil](https://nrtimes.co.uk/international-rehabilitation-delivering-seamless-case-management-for-a-client-living-in-brazil-up26/): When a young personal trainer sustained life-changing injuries in a UK road traffic accident, the expectation was that his rehabilitation journey would be challenging. - [AI tool improves stroke care and outcomes, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-tool-improves-stroke-care-and-outcomes-study-finds-stroke25/): An AI tool used to assess stroke scans was linked to better stroke care and improved long-term outcomes in a large trial. - [Bradford hospital to pay £4.6m in child brain injury case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/bradford-hospital-to-pay-4-6m-in-child-brain-injury-case/): A Bradford hospital will pay £4.6m to a boy who suffered a brain injury shortly after birth, after a judge approved the settlement. - [Health officials to investigate potential link between Parkinson's drugs and addiction issues](https://nrtimes.co.uk/health-officials-to-investigate-potential-link-between-parkinsons-drugs-and-addiction-issues/): The UK watchdog is reviewing whether warnings on Parkinson's drugs should be strengthened after links to gambling and sex addictions. - [Cross-sector collaboration in focus at traumatic injury recovery seminar](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cross-sector-collaboration-in-focus-at-traumatic-injury-recovery-seminar-agin26/): Professionals from across healthcare, legal, case management and the charity sector will come together this May for a new seminar focused on working together to improve outcomes for people following traumatic injury. - [Study gives hope to children with severe epilepsy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/child-epilepsy-study-hope/): Scientists from Manchester have identified a disorder believed to be one of the most common genetic causes of child epilepsy. - [Brain injury survivors urged to seek support earlier to improve outcomes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivors-urged-to-seek-support-earlier-to-improve-outcomes/): Brain injury survivors are being urged to seek support sooner, with a charity saying earlier help can improve recovery and quality of life. - [Rainbow Hub partners with Slater and Gordon](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rainbow-hub-partners-with-slater-and-gordon-slater25/): A charity which delivers therapeutic activities for children and young people with neurological conditions has partnered with law firm Slater and Gordon to increase the support for families who access its specialist services. - [Runner with MS breaks half marathon record](https://nrtimes.co.uk/runner-with-ms-breaks-half-marathon-record/): A runner with multiple sclerosis has broken the half marathon record for a person with the condition after finishing in 1:30:46. - [Interview: Why we must never lose sight of the bigger picture as neuro OTs](https://nrtimes.co.uk/interview-why-we-must-never-lose-sight-of-the-bigger-picture-as-neuro-ots/): NR Times catches up with Victoria Holness-Waud, specialist neurological occupational therapist and founder and clinical director of 360 Rehab, to find out more about her approach and the current climate for occupational therapy in neuro-rehabilitation. - [Young brain injury survivors ‘should be allowed to prove themselves in the workplace’](https://nrtimes.co.uk/young-brain-injury-survivors-should-be-allowed-to-prove-themselves-in-the-workplace-ncm24/): Many young brain injury survivors have a strong desire to return to work or education after their injury. - [Ascot Rehab: Where hope becomes healing](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ascot-rehab-where-hope-becomes-healing-asr25/): NR Times visits the specialist hospital in London to find out more about the services, approaches and technologies contributing to its global reputation for holistic, patient-centred care. - [Judge rebukes rugby brain injury legal teams over lack of progress](https://nrtimes.co.uk/judge-rebukes-rugby-brain-injury-legal-teams-over-lack-of-progress/): A judge has again criticised both sides in the rugby brain injury cases as two landmark claims continue to make little progress. - [Brian Barr Solicitors: “Sometimes clients just need to vent - we're happy to be that ear”](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brian-barr-solicitors-sometimes-clients-just-need-to-vent-were-happy-to-be-that-ear-bbs26/): Steven Akerman, director of NR Times award-winning Brian Barr Solicitors, talks about fighting for clients, the dangers of fundamental dishonesty allegations and why his team sometimes needs a psychology degree more than a law one - [Psychedelics may support long-term PTSD recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychedelics-may-support-long-term-ptsd-recovery-np25/): Psychedelic drugs may help sustain PTSD recovery by triggering brain repair, according to new research in rats. - [Brain Prize honours touch and pain research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-prize-honours-touch-and-pain-research-nra25/): Two scientists have won the Brain Prize for discoveries showing how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain. - [Brain implant paves way for more personalised Parkinson's therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-implant-paves-way-for-more-personalised-parkinsons-therapies/): A brain implant detected walking in people with Parkinson's at home with more than 95 per cent accuracy, a study has found. - [Government promises 'step change' in support for veterans with TBI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/government-promises-step-change-in-support-for-veterans-with-tbi/): Veterans with TBI are set for stronger support under a new £50m programme, the veterans' minister has said. - [UKABIF calls for school commitment to support children with ABI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ukabif-calls-for-school-commitment-to-support-children-with-abi/): A charity has urged ministers to ensure schools can support children with brain injury after the government's SEND reform consultation. - [Stroke survivor awarded £1m for misdiagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-survivor-awarded-1m-for-misdiagnosis-stroke25/): A stroke survivor misdiagnosed after paralysis symptoms was awarded £1m compensation following a legal claim over her treatment. - [Settlement reached in bus crash that left young child with brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/settlement-reached-in-bus-crash-that-left-young-child-with-brain-injury/): A boy left with a severe brain injury after being hit by a bus in Cheshire has had a liability settlement approved by the High Court. Protected by an anonymity order, the child was catastrophically injured when he was struck by a bus while crossing the road. He was taken by air ambulance to Alder - [Specialist Nursing Conference 2026: Excellence. Innovation. Leadership](https://nrtimes.co.uk/specialist-nursing-conference-2026-excellence-innovation-leadership-rhn25/): Neuro-disability nursing is rapidly evolving. - [Strategic partner hire boosts Penningtons Manches Cooper’s medical negligence practice](https://nrtimes.co.uk/strategic-partner-hire-boosts-penningtons-manches-coopers-medical-negligence-practice-penn26/): Leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Dransfield as a partner in its nationally recognised personal injury and medical negligence team. - [Study reveals ethical risks of using AI for mental health](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-reveals-ethical-risks-of-using-ai-for-mental-health-np25/): As more people seek mental health advice from AI chatbots, new research suggests the systems are not yet ready and can fall short of professional psychotherapy ethics standards. - [Wearable sensors may identify MS patients at risk of worsening disability](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wearable-sensors-may-identify-ms-patients-at-risk-of-worsening-disability/): Wearable devices may help identify multiple sclerosis patients at greater risk of worsening disability and loss of brain volume, a study suggests. - ['Lifeline' MS centre at risk of closure](https://nrtimes.co.uk/lifeline-ms-centre-at-risk-of-closure/): An MS centre described as a "lifeline" faces closure unless it can find new premises. - [AI innovation, music and the mind: What’s new?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-innovation-music-and-the-mind-whats-new-azk26/): Music in the medicine and research space has proved to have significant therapeutic benefits, treating conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD and ADHD. Now, with the evolution of music technology and AI, the potential to heal the mind through music has become even more powerful. - [nyra health receives €20 million to expand AI neuropathy platform](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nyra-health-receives-e20-million-to-expand-ai-neuropathy-platform-therapy25/): nyra health has raised €20m in a Series A round to expand its AI-based neurorehab platform across Europe and the US. - [Brain may learn seizures during sleep, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-may-learn-seizures-during-sleep-study-finds/): The brain may reinforce seizures during sleep by treating them like memories, according to new research. - [Severe CTE clearly linked to dementia, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/severe-cte-clearly-linked-to-dementia-study-finds-hnc25/): Severe CTE clearly linked to dementia in people exposed to repetitive head impacts, researchers have found. - [Study to explore VR for safe fall recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-to-explore-vr-for-safe-fall-recovery-aab25/): A Queensland government-funded study is exploring VR for safe fall recovery among people with spinal cord injury. - [Ebrains roadmap submission deadline extended](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ebrains-roadmap-submission-deadline-extended/): EBRAINS has extended the EBRAINS roadmap submission deadline for its 2026-2036 digital neuroscience plan to 15 March 2026 after requests from the research community. - [Leading mental health support after an acquired brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/leading-mental-health-support-after-an-acquired-brain-injury-acg25/): An interview with Amie Roberts, mental health lead at acuity care - [Test could predict Alzheimer's from a blood sample](https://nrtimes.co.uk/test-could-predict-alzheimers-from-a-blood-sample-np25/): A blood test could help predict Alzheimer’s symptom onset, with researchers reporting estimates accurate to within three to four years. - [Neurologists lobby US lawmakers on brain research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurologists-lobby-us-lawmakers-on-brain-research/): Two hundred neurologists will urge US lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to maintain brain research funding and protect patient access to care. - [Scientists observe and reverse Alzheimer’s protein clumping](https://nrtimes.co.uk/scientists-observe-and-reverse-alzheimers-protein-clumping-aab25/): Scientists have observed in real time and reversed a chemical process linked to protein clumping associated with Alzheimer’s disease. - [AI chatbots may worsen mental illness, study warns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-chatbots-may-worsen-mental-illness-study-warns-np25/): People with mental illness who use AI chatbots risk a worsening of their condition, according to a study published after screening health records from nearly 54,000 patients. - [Returning to work after stroke: Matthew’s story of recovery, resilience and rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/returning-to-work-after-stroke-matthews-story-of-recovery-resilience-and-rehabilitation-circle26/): Matthew's story is a powerful reminder: stroke recovery is rarely quick or easy, but with the right guidance and perseverance, returning to work—and reclaiming independence—is an achievable goal. - [Biotech names lead Huntington’s drug candidate](https://nrtimes.co.uk/biotech-names-lead-huntingtons-drug-candidate-hunt24/): Harness Therapeutics has named HRN001 as its lead Huntington’s disease drug candidate and set out plans to advance the programme towards clinical trials. - [Supreme Court backs lifetime earnings for NHS child](https://nrtimes.co.uk/supreme-court-backs-lifetime-earnings-for-nhs-child-nrlaw25/): Children injured by NHS negligence can now claim lifetime earnings after a Supreme Court ruling that changes how compensation is calculated. - [Early Parkinson’s signs found in blood](https://nrtimes.co.uk/early-parkinsons-signs-found-in-blood/): Early biological signs of Parkinson’s disease have been detected in blood years before symptoms appear, raising the prospect of earlier diagnosis and future treatment. - [Agincare launches new partnership to strengthen complex injury support for professionals](https://nrtimes.co.uk/agincare-launches-new-partnership-to-strengthen-complex-injury-support-for-professionals-agin26/): Agincare has launched a Complex Injury Partnership Programme designed specifically for case managers, legal and other professional partners seeking a clinically robust, operationally reliable solution for their work with traumatic or life changing injury. - [Brain training may improve TBI outcomes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-training-may-improve-tbi-outcomes-ins25/): Brain training improved neuroplasticity and thinking skills in adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), a small study suggests. - [Why accessible travel must be planned like rehabilitation, not retail](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-accessible-travel-must-be-planned-like-rehabilitation-not-retail-bdm25/): For many neuro rehab clients, travel is not a luxury add on. It is part of rebuilding confidence, independence and quality of life. - [New intervention will provide emotional support remotely for stroke patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-intervention-will-provide-emotional-support-remotely-for-stroke-patients-stroke25/): A study will test remote emotional and practical support for people after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. - [Mediterranean diet may slow MS disability](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mediterranean-diet-may-slow-ms-disability-nracm25/): Following a Mediterranean diet may help slow disability progression in people with early multiple sclerosis, partly by reducing biological ageing, research suggests. - [Student graduates with PhD after brain injury setback](https://nrtimes.co.uk/student-graduates-with-phd-after-brain-injury-setback-hnc25/): A PhD student has graduated from the University of Bristol after a traumatic brain injury forced her to pause her studies and rebuild her academic career. - [MRI opens door to better treatments for Parkinson's-like conditions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mri-opens-door-to-better-treatments-for-parkinsons-like-conditions-therapy25/): Advanced MRI analysis could improve early diagnosis of two rare conditions often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease, research suggests. - [New clinic launched to support younger stroke survivors](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-clinic-launched-to-support-younger-stroke-survivors-stroke25/): A new clinic has been launched to support younger stroke patients recovering from mild strokes while managing work, family and caring responsibilities. - [Depression symptoms improve after single DMT dose, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/depression-symptoms-improve-after-single-dmt-dose-study-finds-np25/): A single dose of DMT given alongside psychotherapy has been shown to ease symptoms of major depression, with benefits lasting for months, according to a small clinical trial. - [Depression may indicate future Parkinson's diagnosis, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/depression-may-indicate-future-parkinsons-diagnosis-study-suggests-nracm25/): Depression can appear years before a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia, suggesting it may be an early indicator of neurological disease. - [Aurum joins UK trade mission to India](https://nrtimes.co.uk/aurum-joins-uk-trade-mission-to-india-ins25/): Aurum Biosciences, a stroke technology firm, has been selected for a UK government trade mission to India this month. - [Brain injury survivor to deliver public poetry reading](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivor-to-deliver-public-poetry-reading-hnc25/): A brain injury survivor will give his first public poetry reading later this month at a Words on Wednesday event at Verey Books in Pooley Bridge. - [62 children recalled for spinal surgery checks](https://nrtimes.co.uk/62-children-recalled-for-spinal-surgery-checks/): Sixty-two children who underwent spinal surgery in Ireland are to receive clinical follow-up as a precaution after an independent review. - [AI recreates singer's voice after MND diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-recreates-singers-voice-after-mnd-diagnosis/): A musician with MND returned to the stage after AI recreated his singing voice. - [Spinal cord research could accelerate regenerative therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cord-research-could-accelerate-regenerative-therapies-therapy25/): Scientists report a human spinal cord organoid model that reproduces injury responses and could speed regenerative therapies. - [How assistive technology is transforming home care for vulnerable people](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-assistive-technology-is-transforming-home-care-for-vulnerable-people-sweet25/): As the home care industry evolves, so do the many solutions on offer for those with additional needs, with technology playing a big role in this growth. - [Funding the journey: A practical guide to brain injury support](https://nrtimes.co.uk/funding-the-journey-a-practical-guide-to-brain-injury-support-acg25/): Last year, there were 335,409 UK hospital admissions for acquired brain injury (ABI). This equates to one every four minutes. - [Woman rewrites her story six years after spinal stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/woman-rewrites-her-story-six-years-after-spinal-stroke-spinal25/): When Abbie Webb (32) from Gloucester sustained a spinal cord injury after what doctors believe to have been a spinal stroke, she struggled to return to her previous life. Now, six years later, she has gained a new resilience and is more active and adventurous than ever. - [Lincolnshire Community Hospitals Group improves safety for patients with paralysed bowels](https://nrtimes.co.uk/lincolnshire-community-hospitals-group-improves-safety-for-patients-with-paralysed-bowels-spinal25/): Lincolnshire Community Hospitals Group has joined with Spinal Injuries Association to improve patient experiences for people who have lost bowel function after injury or illness. - [Growth hormone deficiency after TBI: What we’re missing](https://nrtimes.co.uk/growth-hormone-deficiency-after-tbi-what-were-missing-penn26/): As personal injury solicitors, case managers, and medical experts, we pride ourselves on thoroughness. - [Single or jointly instructed brain injury case managers: Choosing the best model for the claimant](https://nrtimes.co.uk/single-or-jointly-instructed-brain-injury-case-managers-choosing-the-best-model-for-the-claimant-penn26/): In catastrophic brain injury litigation – whether this involves an injury arising from an accident or medical negligence - the coordination of rehabilitation can shape both the client’s recovery and the progression of the legal claim. - [Targeting “good” arm after stroke leads to better motor skills, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/targeting-good-arm-after-stroke-leads-to-better-motor-skills-study-finds-stroke25/): Targeted training of the better arm improved movement and daily function in chronic stroke survivors, a phase II randomised trial reports. - [How eXRts’ VR supports therapists to deliver high intensity stroke rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-exrts-vr-stroke-rehab-supports-therapists-for-smarter-stroke-rehab-delivery-exrt25/): Resynk supports a wide range of established rehabilitation approaches, allowing therapists to integrate multiple therapy techniques within a single platform - [How physiotherapy insight strengthens case management for complex lives](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-physiotherapy-insight-strengthens-case-management-for-complex-lives-ilscm24/): By Katy Duncanson, ILS Case Management - [Remembering to remember: The neuroscience of memory interventions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/remembering-to-remember-the-neuroscience-of-memory-interventions-brk25/): Memory rehabilitation after acquired brain injury - [How Speech and Language Therapy can restore confidence, relationships, and daily participation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-speech-and-language-therapy-can-restore-confidence-relationships-and-daily-participation-cogr25/): By Katy James, Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Cognivate - [How travelling with Fibromyalgia made me a better travel agent for people with disabilities](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-travelling-with-fibromyalgia-made-me-a-better-travel-agent-for-people-with-disabilities-bdm25/): Fibromyalgia is one of those conditions that can be hard to explain until you live it. From the outside I might look fine, but inside my body can feel like its been hit all over with a baseball bat. Pain can be constant or it can spike without warning, it’s different day to day. Fatigue is not just tiredness for me, it is the kind of exhaustion that makes even simple decisions hard to take. Mix brain fog and travel into the mix and you can end up feeling as if you just don’t want to bother. - [Facial fracture may hint at brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/facial-fracture-may-hint-at-brain-injury-hnc25/): Facial fractures affect up to 15 per cent of trauma patients and can flag life-threatening brain injuries that might otherwise be missed. - [TBI more common among domestic violence survivors than American football players](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tbi-more-common-among-domestic-violence-survivors-than-american-football-players/): Traumatic brain injury is more common among domestic violence survivors than American football players, research has found. - [Study reveals missing link between Parkinson's protein and brain cell damage](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-reveals-missing-link-between-parkinsons-protein-and-brain-cell-damage/): A study shows how the Parkinson's protein alpha-synuclein harms brain cells by disrupting mitochondria. - [Ex-army chief urges ministers to back MDMA therapy for veterans](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ex-army-chief-urges-ministers-to-back-mdma-therapy-for-veterans-np25/): A former head of the British military urges ministers to ease rules so MDMA therapy can be tested for veterans with PTSD. - [Smartwatch app could maximise stroke recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/smartwatch-app-could-maximise-stroke-recovery-stroke25/): A smartwatch app that tracks social contact in hospitalised stroke survivors may aid recovery, with results to be presented at the 2026 International Stroke Conference. - [Study finds link between hearing loss and Parkinson's](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-finds-link-between-hearing-loss-and-parkinsons/): Hearing loss is linked to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study of US veterans suggests. The research examined 7,296,051 US veterans who had an audiogram, a hearing test that measures hearing thresholds, between 1 January 1999 and 30 December 2022. People with hearing loss had a higher risk of later developing - [Acuity Care Group becomes acuity care under unified complex care vision](https://nrtimes.co.uk/acuity-care-group-becomes-acuity-care-under-unified-complex-care-vision-acg25/): Acuity Care Group today confirmed it is now operating as acuity care, a significant milestone that reinforces its position as the UK’s leading provider of specialist and highly complex, solution-based care. - [Cognitive problems in older MS patients liked to disability, not ageing](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cognitive-problems-in-older-ms-patients-liked-to-disability-not-ageing/): MS cognitive problems are more common in older adults, but a new study suggests disability, not age, is the main driver. - [Electromagnetic therapy may reduce stroke disability](https://nrtimes.co.uk/electromagnetic-therapy-may-reduce-stroke-disability-stroke25/): Electromagnetic therapy combined with physical therapy significantly reduced disability in stroke survivors, preliminary research has found. - [Parkinson's blood test could lead to earlier diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-blood-test-could-lead-to-earlier-diagnosis/): Newly discovered blood markers could underpin a Parkinson's blood test that flags the disease years before symptoms appear, researchers said. - [Experts warn of 'alarming' rise in spinal cord damage from laughing gas](https://nrtimes.co.uk/experts-warn-of-alarming-rise-in-spinal-cord-damage-from-laughing-gas/): A new Irish study reports a sharp rise in nitrous oxide spinal cord damage among young people. - [Sleep disorder could be early sign of Parkinson's, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sleep-disorder-could-be-early-sign-of-parkinsons-study-suggests/): REM sleep disorder may mark early cognitive decline and raise risk of diseases such as Parkinson's, a long-term study of iRBD patients suggests. - [TMS is a cost-effective treatment for depression, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tms-is-a-cost-effective-treatment-for-depression-study-finds-np25/): A major new study has found that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which applies magnetic energy to the brain, can be a cost-effective treatment option for the NHS in treating moderate and severe forms of depression that have not responded to other treatments. - [Addressing the soft skills gap in recruitment](https://nrtimes.co.uk/addressing-the-soft-skills-gap-in-recruitment-bis25/): By Natalie Mackenzie, director, BIS Services We’ve seen a worrying lack of soft skills in young graduates in recent years. I’m particularly talking about resilience skills and the ability to respond to difficult situations that come from life experience. This could be from working in a bar or a coffee shop, dealing with people's unreasonable - [Brain injury imaging overused in older adults after falls, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-imaging-overused-in-older-adults-after-falls-study-finds-hnc25/): Older adults who fall often undergo brain imaging, but new data suggest scans in this group are likely overused. - [Discovery paves way for new Parkinson's treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/discovery-paves-way-for-new-parkinsons-treatments-therapy25/): Researchers have discovered a biochemical route that could lead to new Parkinson's treatments. The findings reveal how harmful protein build-up in brain cells causes the death of movement-controlling nerve cells, a hallmark of the condition. The research was led by scientists at Case Western Reserve University. Xin Qi, the study's senior author and Jeanette M. - [OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain-computer interface startup](https://nrtimes.co.uk/openai-invests-in-sam-altmans-brain-computer-interface-startup-ins25/): OpenAI has invested in co-founder Sam Altman's brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs. - [Brain inflammation discovery could lead to new Alzheimer's treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-inflammation-discovery-could-lead-to-new-alzheimers-treatments-np25/): A team has developed a selective compound that inhibits an enzyme tied to inflammation in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. - [ONWARD treats two more SCI patients with ARC-BCI therapy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/onward-treats-two-more-sci-patients-with-arc-bci-therapy-nracm25/): Two people with spinal cord injuries have received BCI therapy, a brain-computer interface designed to restore movement. - [Research uncovers signs of brain damage years before MS diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-uncovers-signs-of-brain-damage-years-before-ms-diagnosis/): MS may damage the brain for years before symptoms appear, research has found. - [Air pollution linked to MND risk and progression](https://nrtimes.co.uk/air-pollution-linked-to-mnd-risk-and-progression/): Long-term air pollution may raise the risk of motor neurone disease and worsen outcomes after diagnosis, new research suggests. - [Agincare strengthens national quality team for future growth](https://nrtimes.co.uk/agincare-strengthens-national-quality-team-for-future-growth-agin26/): National care provider Agincare has strengthened its quality team, bringing together a wealth of experience and expertise to support its continued growth and commitment to high-quality personalised care - [Blood test can predict outcomes years after stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/blood-test-can-predict-outcomes-years-after-stroke-stroke25/): A new blood test tracks brain injury after stroke and predicts outcomes months to years later, researchers report. - [Wearable gives stroke survivors their voice back](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wearable-gives-stroke-survivors-their-voice-back-stroke25/): A wearable device named Revoice could help stroke survivors communicate, offering speech support without implants. - [Israel sees troop PTSD cases surge as war endures](https://nrtimes.co.uk/israel-sees-troop-ptsd-cases-surge-as-war-endures-np25/): Israel reports a sharp rise in PTSD and suicides among its troops after two years of conflict. - [Asking young people what they want: Lessons from a case manager](https://nrtimes.co.uk/asking-young-people-what-they-want-lessons-from-a-case-manager-ilscm24/): Children and young people spend most of their childhood and early adolescence being told what to do, what to expect and what they need. This happens at home, at school, at the doctors, in hospital and in most realms of their life. Adults often make decisions with the best intentions, believing they keep the child’s wishes at the centre of the decisions. But is that really the case? And what might happen if we asked children and young people what they truly want? - [Dermot’s story: A second chance at life](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dermots-story-a-second-chance-at-life-circle26/): Dermot has always been a Birmingham Blues fan. It runs in the family. - [Four risk factors linked to 99% of strokes, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/four-risk-factors-linked-to-99-of-strokes-study-finds-stroke25/): Nearly all strokes and heart attacks follow one of four risk factors, new research shows. - [Motorcycle racing governing body launches concussion guidelines](https://nrtimes.co.uk/motorcycle-racing-governing-body-launches-concussion-guidelines-hnc25/): MotoGP's governing body, the FIM, has published its first concussion guidelines for assessment and management for all levels of motorcycle competition. - [Psychosis patients 'living in a metaphor,' study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychosis-patients-living-in-a-metaphor-study-suggests-np25/): People experiencing delusions during psychosis may be ‘living out’ deep emotions, research suggests, offering a new way to understand the condition. - [Head injury sensor is 'like a seatbelt for the brain'](https://nrtimes.co.uk/head-injury-sensor-is-like-a-seatbelt-for-the-brain-ins25/): A tiny head impact sensor that detects dangerous blows instantly could reshape safety monitoring in sport, transport and other high-risk settings. - [Partners to develop AI-driven MS therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/partners-to-develop-ai-driven-ms-therapies/): Two companies are collaborating to develop AI-driven MS therapies targeting myelin repair in multiple sclerosis and related disorders. - [Tool detects dementia risk in stroke survivors](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tool-detects-dementia-risk-in-stroke-survivors-stroke25/): A simple tool predicts five-year dementia risk in stroke survivors using routine clinic and hospital data, an international team reports. - [Early care withdrawal may limit recovery after severe TBI, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/early-care-withdrawal-may-limit-recovery-after-severe-tbi-study-suggests-hnc25/): Over a third of severe TBI patients could regain partial independence if life-sustaining care continues, research suggests, challenging assumptions about TBI recovery. - [Vitamin D may lower MS risk, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vitamin-d-may-lower-ms-risk-study-suggests/): Higher vitamin D intake is linked to a 42 per cent lower risk of multiple sclerosis, independent of sun exposure, research suggests. - [Reflections on the UK’s new road safety strategy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/reflections-on-the-uks-new-road-safety-strategy-bbs26/): The UK Government’s newly announced road safety strategy, which aims to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries by 65 per cent by 2035, is a significant and welcome development. - [Widely-used pesticide may double Parkinson's risk, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/widely-used-pesticide-may-double-parkinsons-risk-study-suggests-nra25/): Long-term residential exposure to chlorpyrifos is linked to more than a 2.5-fold higher risk of Parkinson's, a study suggests. - [Sacked after a seizure: New service helps others fight back ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sacked-after-a-seizure-new-service-helps-others-fight-back-slater25/): A woman with epilepsy who was dismissed from her dream job after having a seizure is among many who can benefit from a new service being launched by Epilepsy Action. - [Study finds link between head injuries and Alzheimer's risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-finds-link-between-head-injuries-and-alzheimers-risk-hnc25/): Mild head injuries may raise Alzheimer’s risk later in life, but swift treatment after trauma could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other long-term brain damage, research suggests. - [New tool refines disorders of consciousness care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-tool-refines-disorders-of-consciousness-care/): An automated consciousness tool that fuses six tests has been built to sharpen diagnosis and estimate recovery in patients with disorders of consciousness. - [Scotland has one of the highest Huntington's disease rates, research finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/scotland-has-one-of-the-highest-huntingtons-disease-rates-hunt24/): Northern Scotland has one of the world's highest Huntington's disease rates, more than five times the estimated global average, new research shows. - [Biomarker could identify patients most likely to benefit from new MS drugs](https://nrtimes.co.uk/biomarker-could-identify-patients-most-likely-to-benefit-from-new-ms-drugs-nra25/): An MS biomarker linked to disease progression could flag patients most likely to benefit from new drugs, researchers say. - [Psychopathic traits linked to much higher risk of schizophrenia, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychopathic-trails-linked-to-much-higher-risk-of-schizophrenia-study-finds-np25/): People with high psychopathic traits face a 9.3 times higher schizophrenia risk than those with low traits, research suggests. - [Date set for Norfolk baby brain injury inquest](https://nrtimes.co.uk/date-set-for-norfolk-baby-brain-injury-inquest-nrlaw25/): An inquest into the death of a baby who suffered a serious brain injury at a Norfolk hospital is scheduled for January. Luan Macauley Hart died shortly after his birth on 18 May last year at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn. At an inquest opening at Norfolk Coroner's Court, the provisional medical - [NHS stroke specialist shortage leaving thousands dead or severely disabled, doctors say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-stroke-specialist-shortage-leaving-thousands-dead-or-severely-disabled-doctors-say-stroke25/): Thousands risk death or severe disability as NHS lacks stroke specialists, senior doctors warn. - [Wireless EEG tracks neuroplasticity in trials](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wireless-eeg-tracks-neuroplasticity-in-trials-lpc25/): Researchers validated a wireless EEG method to measure neuroplasticity, offering a non-invasive way to track how the brain responds to new treatments. - [NICE recommends drug for hard-to-control MS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nice-recommends-drug-for-hard-to-control-ms-ins25/): NICE has recommended natalizumab, sold as Tysabri and Tyruko, as an option for certain people with hard-to-control multiple sclerosis. - [Protein discovery could lead to new Parkinson's treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/protein-discovery-could-lead-to-new-parkinsons-treatments-therapy25/): Two proteins on motor neurons in the brain may drive the progression of Parkinson's, new research suggests. - [Business flying for UK’s first one-stop holiday website giving disabled travellers accessible and affordable breaks abroad ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/business-flying-for-uks-first-one-stop-holiday-website-giving-disabled-travellers-accessible-and-affordable-breaks-abroad-bdm25/): A businesswoman, who describes herself as a ‘bedpreneur’ due to a debilitating medical condition, has opened up the world of travel to disabled holidaymakers on a budget with the UK’s first one-stop website providing accessible and affordable holidays. - [Life as a case manager at Unite Professionals: Rachel’s story](https://nrtimes.co.uk/life-as-a-case-manager-at-unite-professionals-rachels-story-up25/): As one of our longest-serving Case Managers, we asked Rachel a few questions about her journey, experiences, and reflections on working at Unite Professionals. - [The quiet choreography of community neurorehab: A COO’s view ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-quiet-choreography-of-community-neurorehab-a-coos-view-cogr25/): Being Chief Operating Officer at Cognivate, a community-based neurorehabilitation team, means I sit behind the scenes of client care. - [Research reveals why mild brain injury can trigger Alzheimer's](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-reveals-why-mild-brain-injury-can-trigger-alzheimers-hnc25/): New research explains how a single mild brain injury can set off changes that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. - [Study reveals how visual system recovers after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-reveals-how-visual-system-recovers-after-brain-injury-nra25/): After brain injury, mice show sex differences in how surviving cells compensate to aid recovery, new research suggests. - [Fieldfisher secures significant liability settlement in brain injury claim](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fieldfisher-secures-significant-liability-settlement-in-brain-injury-claim-nrlaw25/): A man with a traumatic brain injury from a car crash has secured a liability settlement to fund lifelong care and support. - [Researchers develop rapid ALS blood test](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-develop-rapid-als-blood-test-nra25/): A new ALS blood test can identify the disease from a single blood draw with 97 per cent accuracy, researchers say. - [Oily fish and wholegrain bread may lower MS risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/oily-fish-and-wholegrain-bread-may-lower-ms-risk-nracm25/): Eating more oily fish and wholegrain bread may cut the risk of multiple sclerosis, a study using UK Biobank data suggests. - [Researchers to develop nasal spray to treat PTSD](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-to-develop-nasal-spray-to-treat-ptsd-np25/): Researchers are developing a nasal spray that could one day treat people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). - [Military mild TBI outcomes vary considerably, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/military-mild-tbi-outcomes-vary-considerably-study-finds-ins25/): Long-term outcomes for combat veterans and service members with mild TBI (traumatic brain injury) vary widely, a 10-year study has found. - [UK developing 'world's first' mobile quantum brain scanner to measure blast effects on troops](https://nrtimes.co.uk/uk-developing-worlds-first-mobile-quantum-brain-scanner-to-measure-blast-effects-on-troops-hnc25/): Scientists are building a mobile quantum brain scanner, claimed to be the first of its kind, to measure blast effects on military personnel in real time. - [My journey at Circle Rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/my-journey-at-circle-rehabilitation-circle26/): By Circle Rehabilitation patient, Rosaline - [Research links enzyme to stroke and MS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-links-enzyme-to-stroke-and-ms-life25/): CEMIP is tied to myelin damage seen in multiple sclerosis, stroke and Alzheimer's, pointing to a new target for brain repair. - [Concussion history key indicator in NFL player health risks](https://nrtimes.co.uk/concussion-history-key-indicator-in-nfl-player-health-risks-life25/): Concussion history predicts long-term health risks in former NFL players better than years played or position, new research suggests. - [Researchers detect early brain changes linked to future psychosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-detect-early-brain-changes-linked-to-future-psychosis-np25/): Researchers mapped brain network differences in people at high risk of psychosis, offering clues to how the illness begins. - [Research paves way for precision therapy for childhood TBI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-paves-way-for-precision-therapy-for-childhood-tbi-hnc25/): Researchers found a paediatric TBI biomarker that could guide precision rehabilitation after complicated injuries. - [Energy drinks linked to increased stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/energy-drinks-linked-to-increased-stroke-risk-stroke25/): Doctors warn energy drinks may raise stroke risk after treating a man in his 50s who drank eight cans a day and nearly died. - [UK set for new national centre for neurotechnology](https://nrtimes.co.uk/uk-set-for-new-national-centre-for-neurotechnology-therapy25/): Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University have announced plans for the UK’s new centre of neurotechnology innovation. - [Meet the Case Manager: Jessica Lagerstedt, Emma Way Associates](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-case-manager-jessica-lagerstedt-emma-way-associates-nracm25/): With a career spanning statutory social work, international experience and now specialist case management, Jessica Lagerstedt brings a unique blend of insight, empathy and precision to her role. - [Study links restless legs syndrome to Parkinson's](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-links-restless-legs-syndrome-to-parkinsons-therapy25/): Untreated restless legs syndrome may raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, while dopamine-agonist therapy could lower it, a study has found. - [Fractured sleep worsens outcomes after TBI, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fractured-sleep-worsens-outcomes-after-tbi-study-finds-nra25/): Fragmented sleep worsens recovery after traumatic brain injury, causing loss of REM sleep and greater fatigue in injured mice, a study has found. - [Driver sentenced after TikTok stunt leads to brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/driver-sentenced-after-tiktok-stunt-leads-to-brain-injury-nrlaw25/): A driver who left his friend with a brain injury after a TikTok trend went wrong has been sentenced in court. - [Round up: Engineering smarter care for ALS patients, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-engineering-smarter-care-for-als-patients-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest research developments in the world of neurorehabilitation. - [Study reveals how nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-reveals-how-nervous-system-activates-repair-after-spinal-cord-injury-nra25/): Specific DNA sequences control how cells in the nervous system respond to spinal cord injury, a study has found, potentially enabling more targeted treatments. - [Quick brain injury treatment cuts Alzheimer's risk, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/quick-brain-injury-treatment-cuts-alzheimers-risk-study-finds-ins25/): Prompt treatment after a head injury, even if symptoms seem minor, could halve the risk of Alzheimer's, new research suggests. - [AI neurology market to reach US$2.5bn by 2030](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-neurology-market-to-reach-us2-5bn-by-2030/): The AI neurology market will grow from US$705.6m in 2025 to US$2.5bn by 2030, driven by rising neurological disorders. - [Laughing gas could provide rapid depression relief, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/laughing-gas-could-provide-rapid-depression-relief-study-finds-np25/): Nitrous oxide, or ‘laughing gas’, could quickly ease depression symptoms, a new study suggests. - [Celebrities including Brian Cox star in Stroke Association Christmas campaign](https://nrtimes.co.uk/celebrities-including-brian-cox-star-in-stroke-association-christmas-campaign-stroke25/): The Stroke Association has released its first Christmas campaign film featuring celebrities including Brian Cox and Alison Steadman - [Round up: second FDA indication extension for rehabilitation device, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-second-fda-indication-extension-for-rehabilitation-device-and-more/): Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest business developments in the world of neurorehabilitation - [A stylish new vehicle for Natalie](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-stylish-new-vehicle-for-natalie-brother25/): The UK’s Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle specialists Brotherwood were delighted to deliver a stylish new vehicle for Natalie – a stunning Hyacinth Red Mercedes-Benz V-Class with the incredible ‘Klastar’ WAV conversion. - [Mechanism behind Parkinson's progression discovered](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mechanism-behind-parkinsons-progression-discovered/): Scientists identify how protein droplets trigger the harmful clumping that drives Parkinson's disease, potentially opening new treatment paths. - [Untreated sleep apnea raises risk of Parkinson’s, research finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/untreated-sleep-apnea-raises-risk-of-parkinsons-research-finds-nra25/): People with untreated sleep apnoea face nearly double the risk of Parkinson's; using CPAP therapy appears to cut that risk, the study of 11m veterans suggests. The study of more than 11 million US military veterans found that using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy significantly reduced this heightened risk. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is - [Alton Towers survivor becomes NRC ambassador](https://nrtimes.co.uk/alton-towers-survivor-becomes-nrc-ambassador/): Leah Washington-Pugh, who lost her leg in the 2015 Smiler crash, has been appointed NRC ambassador for the National Rehabilitation Centre. - [Pain doesn't just challenge your body, it tests your identity, patience and ability to hope](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pain-doesnt-just-challenge-your-body-it-tests-your-identity-patience-and-ability-to-hope-spinal25/): Our latest patient story we share Natalie’s experience of chronic pain after spinal cord injury following a workplace injury - [Bayer stroke drug sees positive results in clinical trials](https://nrtimes.co.uk/bayer-stroke-drug-sees-positive-results-in-clinical-trials-stroke25/): Asundexian reduced recurrent stroke without extra major bleeding in a phase III trial of over 12,300 patients on standard antiplatelets, according to topline results from Bayer. - [Robotic exoskeleton reveals hidden stroke damage](https://nrtimes.co.uk/robotic-exoskeleton-reveals-hidden-stroke-damage-hnc25/): A robot exoskeleton is revealing hidden sensory losses in stroke patients, helping explain why some survivors struggle to fully recover movement. - [AI could be double-edged sword for neurological care, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-could-be-double-edged-sword-for-neurological-care-study-finds-nra25/): AI tools that help detect strokes or seizures could worsen health disparities without safeguards, a new study warns. - [Brain implant device gets FDA approval](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-implant-device-gets-fda-approval-lpc25/): A brain-computer interface device has received FDA approval to begin human trials for speech restoration in paralysed patients. - [Psychedelic could reduce effect of brain injuries from domestic violence](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychedelic-could-reduce-effect-of-brain-injuries-from-domestic-violence-nrlaw25/): Rat research suggests psilocybin could help reverse brain damage from domestic violence related injuries. - [Researchers to trial virus vaccine as MS treatment](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-to-trial-virus-vaccine-as-ms-treatment-nra25/): Researchers are testing whether an mRNA vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus could offer a new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). - [Wills’ dream wheels come true](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wills-dream-wheels-come-true-brother25/): It was our pleasure to hand over the keys to Wills for his dream wheels – a new wheelchair accessible Mercedes-Benz V-Class ‘Exclusive’ with our Brotherwood ‘Klastar’ conversion. - [Higher screen time linked to ADHD symptoms and altered brain development](https://nrtimes.co.uk/higher-screen-time-linked-to-adhd-symptoms-and-altered-brain-development-np25/): Children aged nine to 10 with longer screen time show more ADHD symptoms and altered brain development two years on. - [Road Safety Week: Why change on our roads can’t wait](https://nrtimes.co.uk/road-safety-week-why-change-on-our-roads-cant-wait-bbs26/): This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. - [Neurorehab round up](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurorehab-round-up/): NR Times explores the latest research developments in the world of neurorehabilitation - [Brain 'noise' can predict Parkinson's severity, research finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-noise-can-predict-parkinsons-severity-research-finds-lpc25/): Researchers have discovered that irregular brain signals, previously dismissed as 'noise', track Parkinson's symptoms more accurately than traditional markers. - [Stroke patients dance at weekly ward discos](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-patients-dance-at-weekly-ward-discos-stroke25/): Stroke patients at a Wakefield hospital are being encouraged to dance at weekly ward discos to aid recovery and socialise. - [Alzheimer's research findings could help patients remember loves ones](https://nrtimes.co.uk/alzheimers-research-findings-could-help-patients-remember-loves-ones-np25/): Scientists say breakdown of perineuronal nets around brain cells may explain why people with Alzheimer's forget loved ones. - [Charity QEF to close after 90 years](https://nrtimes.co.uk/qef-to-close-after-90-years/): QEF to close after 90 years, entering a wind-down programme from 11 November due to financial challenges, the disability charity said. - [One case manager’s journey to building a nationwide therapist network](https://nrtimes.co.uk/one-case-managers-journey-to-building-a-nationwide-therapist-network-ncm24/): Neuro Case Management (NCM UK) founder Martin Gascoigne discusses the firm’s four-panel therapist system and why regulation has transformed brain and spinal injury care. - [From surgery to strength: The rehabilitation journey of Diana Hoy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-surgery-to-strength-the-rehabilitation-journey-of-diana-hoy-askhm25/): When 75-year-old Diana Hoy was admitted for planned spinal surgery on May 1, 2025, doctors discovered she had lost mobility from her knees to her feet and from her fourth and fifth fingers to her elbows, along with saddle paresthesia. - [At-home brain stimulation prevents depression relapse in 75% of patients, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/at-home-brain-stimulation-prevents-depression-relapse-in-75-of-patients-study-finds-np25/): Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the PSYLECT study tracked the long-term effects of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) therapy combined with online behavioral support. The findings revealed that non-drug, at-home treatment could help many patients maintain recovery from depression over time. - [eXRt unveils Resynk: VR platform helps therapists meet new stroke rehab guidelines](https://nrtimes.co.uk/exrt-unveils-resynk-vr-platform-helps-therapists-meet-new-stroke-rehab-guidelines-exrt25/): Rehabilitation tech company eXRt Intelligent Health has announced the upcoming launch of Resynk, a revolutionary new Platform designed to help stroke therapists deliver faster recovery to those who have suffered a debilitating stroke and meet the challenging new stroke guidelines - [Drug could significantly slow MND progression, scientists say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drug-could-significantly-slow-mnd-progression-scientists-say-ins25/): After Rob Burrow’s death last year, scientists say a new MND drug that could slow the disease may soon be tested in humans. - [Drumming competition brings fun while supporting neuro-rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drumming-competition-brings-fun-while-supporting-neuro-rehab-rich25/): There was much excitement and anticipation at the inaugural ‘drum-off’ at Richardson Care in Northampton. - [Potential treatment could prevent brain damage in premature babies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/potential-treatment-could-prevent-brain-damage-in-premature-babies-nracm25/): A Swedish study reports a potential treatment to prevent premature baby brain damage, using a new prenatal brain model. - [Understanding the rebuilding the self following TBI: Through the lens of Jungian analytical psychology](https://nrtimes.co.uk/understanding-the-rebuilding-the-self-following-tbi-through-the-lens-of-jungian-analytical-psychology-sweet25/): After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), many people describe feeling a profound loss of their sense of self. This study explores how individuals rebuild their sense of self after brain injury, through the lens of Jungian analytical psychology. - [Common brain signalling in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's could unlock new treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/common-brain-signalling-in-parkinsons-and-alzheimers-could-unlock-new-treatments-nra25/): A study has identified a shared brain-signalling mechanism in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, revealing a possible common cause behind their neurodegenerative symptoms. - [People with spinal cord injuries more likely to develop chronic disorders](https://nrtimes.co.uk/people-with-spinal-cord-injuries-more-likely-to-develop-chronic-disorders-lpc25/): People with traumatic spinal cord injuries face a higher risk of developing long-term health conditions, regardless of their age, injury location or previous health status. - [National Rehabilitation Centre to be a ‘beacon of hope’ for patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/national-rehabilitation-centre-to-be-a-beacon-of-hope-for-patients-nra25/): The country’s first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) is set to open its doors for patients. - [Heavy alcohol use linked to brain bleed in later life](https://nrtimes.co.uk/heavy-alcohol-use-linked-to-brain-bleed-in-later-life-nrlaw25/): People who drink heavily are more likely to suffer severe brain bleeds at a younger age, with larger haemorrhages occurring about a decade earlier than in non-drinkers. - [Former footballer wins landmark brain injury case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/former-footballer-wins-landmark-brain-injury-case-hnc25/): Former Sunderland footballer David Watson has won a key appeal to have his neurological condition recognised as work-related. - [$1.75m joint venture to accelerate breakthrough tech for neurological conditions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mswa-and-founders-factory-join-forces-to-back-breakthrough-technologies-for-neurological-care-nracm25/): A new $1.75 million joint venture will fund and scale breakthrough technologies designed to transform the lives of people living with neurological conditions. The programme, a collaboration between Australian disability services provider MSWA and Founders Factory, will back and fast-track global startups developing cutting-edge solutions, including the use of AI, robotics and wearables that address - [Simple test predicts Parkinson's risk nine years before diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/simple-test-predicts-parkinsons-risk-nine-years-before-diagnosis-htai25/): A simple walking test that times how quickly people turn could flag Parkinson's nearly nine years before diagnosis. - [Veterans with epilepsy after TBI may have higher mortality rates](https://nrtimes.co.uk/veterans-with-epilepsy-after-tbi-may-have-higher-mortality-rates-hnc25/): Military veterans who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury may face a higher risk of death than those with epilepsy but no history of brain injury. - [Brain injury survivor walks 500m for charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivor-walks-500m-for-charity-hnc25/): A County Durham man will walk 500 miles for charity, five years after sustaining a brain injury. - [Psychedelic DMT decreases stroke damage, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychedelic-dmt-decreases-stroke-damage-study-finds-stroke25/): DMT may protect the brain from stroke damage by stabilising the blood–brain barrier and reducing inflammation. - [Researchers to study brain stimulation for bipolar disorder in world first](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-to-study-brain-stimulation-for-bipolar-disorder-in-world-first-np25/): Researchers have received US$4.4m to conduct a world-first study of prefrontal cortical stimulation in severe bipolar disorder. - [Wearable brain imaging tech sheds new light on multiple sclerosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wearable-brain-imaging-tech-sheds-new-light-on-multiple-sclerosis-therapy25/): A study using wearable brain-scanning technology has revealed how brain function differs in people with multiple sclerosis. - [Pea-sized area of the brain linked to schizophrenia risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pea-sized-area-of-the-brain-linked-to-schizophrenia-risk-np25/): New research provides molecular insight into how the habenula, a pea-sized brain region that helps regulate motivation and mood, may contribute to schizophrenia risk. - [Supporting teenage parenting after brain injury: A case manager’s perspective](https://nrtimes.co.uk/supporting-teenage-parenting-after-brain-injury-a-case-managers-perspective-ilscm24/): For those navigating the effects of an acquired brain injury, the demands of parenting a teenager can seem amplified and, at times, overwhelming - [The Wellington Hospital celebrates Neurological and Complex Care Awards win](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-wellington-hospital-celebrates-neurological-and-complex-care-awards-win-hca25/): HCA UK’s The Wellington Hospital celebrated its Neurological Rehabilitation Centre’s success at the Neurological and Complex Care Awards last week, recognising the highly complex care their teams deliver every day. - [New research investigates the link between insomnia, anxiety, and depression](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-research-investigates-the-link-between-insomnia-anxiety-and-depression-np25/): New research has mapped the similarities and differences between the three most common brain disorders - investigating the link between insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are the most common mental disorders. Treatments are often only moderately effective, with many people experiencing returning symptoms. This is why it is crucial to find new - [Rare brain cell may hold key to preventing schizophrenia symptoms](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rare-brain-cell-may-hold-key-to-preventing-schizophrenia-symptoms-np25/): Researchers in Denmark are working to find ways to prevent symptoms of schizophrenia - and they may now be one step closer - [New brain stimulation techniques offer hope for treatment-resistant OCD](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-brain-stimulation-techniques-offer-hope-for-treatment-resistant-ocd-np25/): A comprehensive review published yesterday (Oct 28) has offered new insights into cutting-edge techniques that could help treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who haven't responded to conventional therapy - [Common viral infections can increase stroke risk, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/common-viral-infections-can-increase-stroke-risk-study-finds-life25/): Common viral infections such as flu, HIV, hepatitis C and shingles can increase the risk of stroke and heart disease, according to a large review of 155 studies. - [Low-cost saliva test could help detect depression and schizophrenia](https://nrtimes.co.uk/low-cost-saliva-test-could-help-detect-depression-and-schizophrenia-np25/): A portable saliva biosensor costing just US$2.19 can detect protein levels linked to depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in under three minutes. - [Research uncovers regenerative therapy for spinal cord injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-uncovers-regenerative-therapy-for-spinal-cord-injury-therapy25/): A drug that promotes nerve growth in adult human brain cells could offer a new way to aid recovery after spinal cord injury. - [ONWARD raises over €50m to advance spinal cord therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/onward-raises-over-e50m-to-advance-spinal-cord-therapies-nra25/): ONWARD Medical has raised €50.85m to advance spinal cord stimulation technologies and expand commercialisation of its movement restoration systems. - [Biology teacher becomes first UK patient to receive 'gamechanger' MS therapy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/biology-teacher-becomes-first-uk-patient-to-receive-gamechanger-ms-therapy-nra25/): A biology teacher has become the first UK patient to receive CAR T-cell therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) as part of a global clinical trial. - [Cavities and gum disease may almost double stroke risk, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cavities-and-gum-disease-may-almost-double-stroke-risk-study-suggests-stroke25/): People with both gum disease and cavities face an 86 per cent higher risk of stroke compared with those with healthy mouths, a long-term study has found. - [US$5.6m raised for Parkinson’s symptom-tracking app](https://nrtimes.co.uk/us5-6m-raised-for-parkinsons-symptom-tracking-app-ins25/): A smartphone platform that helps doctors monitor Parkinson’s symptoms has raised US$5.6m to expand its commercial capacity and advance dementia-monitoring technology. - [Researchers identify new MND-like disease](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-identify-new-mnd-like-disease-lpc25/): University of Missouri-led discovery could help improve diagnosis and treatment of unexplained movement disorders. - [Parkinson’s patient plays clarinet during brain operation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-patient-plays-clarinet-during-brain-operation-ins25/): A woman with Parkinson’s disease played the clarinet during brain surgery, allowing doctors to observe immediate improvements in her movement. - [Brain injury charity to shut after financial pressure](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-charity-to-shut-after-financial-pressure-hnc25/): A charity supporting almost 200 people affected by brain injuries has announced it will close due to significant financial difficulties. - [MS drug enters final testing before human trials](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ms-drug-enters-final-testing-before-human-trials/): BioNxt has launched a 15-day dosing optimisation study for its sublingual multiple sclerosis (MS) drug, marking the final step before human bioequivalence testing planned for early 2026. - [US$3m grant for military spinal ultrasound system](https://nrtimes.co.uk/us3m-grant-for-military-spinal-ultrasound-system/): A US$3m grant has been awarded to develop a military-optimised ultrasound guidance system for spinal interventions in armed forces medical settings. - [Protein clusters behind Parkinson’s finally seen](https://nrtimes.co.uk/protein-clusters-behind-parkinsons-finally-seen/): Researchers have directly seen and measured the protein clusters thought to spark Parkinson’s disease for the first time, marking a major milestone in understanding the condition. - [Grand National winner helps raise £60,000 for Spinal Research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/grand-national-winner-helps-raise-60000-for-spinal-research-char25/): A paralysed Grand National-winning jockey has helped raise more than £60,000 at Wetherby Racecourse’s annual Northern Raceday. - [Tongue MRI may hold key to early MND detection](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tongue-mri-may-hold-key-to-early-mnd-detection-aab25/): Standard MRI scans of the tongue could help detect and monitor motor neurone disease (MND) at an earlier stage, new research has found. - [High BMI at MS diagnosis liked to faster disability progression](https://nrtimes.co.uk/high-bmi-at-ms-diagnosis-liked-to-faster-disability-progression-nra25/): Having a higher body mass index (BMI) at the time of multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis is linked to faster disability progression, particularly when excess weight has been present since early adulthood. - [Mum left paralysed after misdiagnosis raises awareness of Cauda Equina Syndrome](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mum-left-paralysed-after-misdiagnosis-raises-awareness-of-cauda-equina-syndrome-nrlaw25/): A mother who lives with constant pain after medical errors left her with a spinal injury and bowel paralysis is campaigning to raise awareness of its warning signs. - [Current brain injury tools overlook hormone effects in menopausal women, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/current-brain-injury-tools-overlook-hormone-effects-in-menopausal-women-study-finds-therapy25/): Current brain injury assessment tools fail to consider the effects of hormonal changes during menopause, potentially delaying recovery or increasing symptom burden in women, new research suggests. - [VR training task helps stroke recovery, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vr-training-task-helps-stroke-recovery-study-finds-stroke25/): A new virtual reality training task developed by researchers in Finland shows promise for helping stroke survivors with visuospatial neglect, a condition that affects awareness of one side of space. - [Round up: Advancing neurostimulation stroke recovery therapy and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-advancing-neurostimulation-stroke-recovery-therapy-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest business and pharmaceutical developments in the world of neurorehabilitation. - [Neck size linked to increased stroke risk, experts say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neck-size-linked-to-increased-stroke-risk-experts-say-stroke25/): Doctors should measure patients’ neck circumference to assess stroke risk, as larger measurements could indicate serious health problems, experts have warned. - [Recognising the emotional toll of chronic pain and ‘invisible’ injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/recognising-the-emotional-toll-of-chronic-pain-and-invisible-injuries-bbs26/): This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. At Brian Barr Solicitors, we know from experience that mental health struggles frequently go hand in hand with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain - [Review of the AIFE – United Professionals outcome measure tool](https://nrtimes.co.uk/review-of-the-aife-united-professionals-outcome-measure-tool-up25/): Unite Professionals strive to provide high-quality case management and as a result, have considered numerous ways to ensure that this is achieved. - [Antipsychotic raises stroke risk in dementia patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/antipsychotic-raises-stroke-risk-in-dementia-patients-stroke25/): Risperidone raises stroke risk without exception in patients with dementia, according to researchers who analysed GP records. - [NICE recognises vital role of specialist case management in new neuro-rehab guidance](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nice-recognises-vital-role-of-specialist-case-management-in-new-neurorehab-guidance-nracm25/): The British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM) has welcomed the publication of new NICE guidance on Rehabilitation for Chronic Neurological Disorders Including Acquired Brain Injury - [Novel Parkinson's treatment shows promise in clinical trial](https://nrtimes.co.uk/novel-parkinsons-treatment-shows-pr-omise-in-clinical-trial-lpc25/): People with Parkinson’s are receiving a new investigational treatment after a successful study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison demonstrated the therapy’s safety in non-human primates and refined the method for its delivery. - [Research reveals how MS harms brain before symptoms appear](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-reveals-how-ms-harms-brain-before-symptoms-appear-nra25/): Multiple sclerosis may begin damaging the brain up to seven years before symptoms appear, researchers say, showing immune activity starts earlier than previously thought. - [From postcode lottery to award-nominated recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-postcode-lottery-to-award-nominated-recovery/): Burnetts Solicitors’ partner and brain injury lead Paul Brown is former secretary of UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum and current secretary of Northern Acquired Brain Injury Forum. - [Learning to talk again: A story of aphasia recovery in encephalitis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/learning-to-talk-again-a-story-of-aphasia-recovery-in-encephalitis-asr25/): When 56-year-old Bernard* arrived at the Ascot Rehabilitation centre in Streatham, London, he was facing one of the biggest challenges of his life: rebuilding his ability to communicate. - [Inside the neuro-rehab centre transforming spinal injury recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/inside-the-neuro-rehab-centre-transforming-spinal-injury-recovery-hca25/): HCA Healthcare UK’s Neuro Rehab Centre sees many patients living with spinal cord injuries. - [Fighting for independence: The rise of martial arts in rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fighting-for-independence-the-rise-of-martial-arts-in-rehab/): Martial arts classes are transforming the lives of people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease. NR Times editor Stephanie Price speaks to Adam Poulter, founder of Foundation Physio, to find out more. - [Car passenger secures £9.2m settlement after suffering brain injury in collision](https://nrtimes.co.uk/car-passenger-secures-9-2m-settlement-after-suffering-brain-injury-in-collision-slater25/): A pregnant woman who suffered a severe brain injury in a high-speed collision has secured a settlement of £9.2million, enabling her to access the bespoke support and rehabilitation she needs to help rebuild her life. - [Smarter stroke rehab starts here](https://nrtimes.co.uk/smarter-stroke-rehab-starts-here-exrt25/): If you’re involved in stroke treatment—whether you’re an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, stroke consultant, or another healthcare professional—you already know the negative impact that stroke can have on patients, and the strain it places on our healthcare system in the NHS and globally. - [Man takes on gruelling challenge to break Huntington's stigma](https://nrtimes.co.uk/man-takes-on-gruelling-challenge-to-break-huntingtons-stigma-char25/): A Renfrewshire man who lost three family members to Huntington's disease is completing a 100km challenge to raise awareness and break stigma around the condition. - [Interview: Transforming stroke rehabilitation with VR technology](https://nrtimes.co.uk/interview-transforming-stroke-rehabilitation-with-vr-technology/): Neurotechnology company Reneural is transforming stroke rehabilitation with a new digital health initiative that utilises virtual reality (VR) technology. NR Times editor Stephanie Price speaks to co-founder Heraldas Gaspariunas (above left), COO, and Victor Harabari, CEO (above right), to find out more. - [Birth injury and the psychological impact on families: What the law can do](https://nrtimes.co.uk/birth-injury-and-the-psychological-impact-on-families-what-the-law-can-do-penn25/): Severe brain injury at birth is one of the most devastating outcomes of clinical negligence. The consequences are not only medical but profoundly personal for the families involved. Part of our role as clinical negligence solicitors is to ensure that families are supported in the aftermath, within the framework that the law allows. - [Round up: Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice using nanoparticles, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-scientists-reverse-alzheimers-in-mice-using-nanoparticles-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest research developments in the world of neurology and neurorehabilitation. - [Specialist learning disability service rated ‘Good’ by CQC](https://nrtimes.co.uk/specialist-learning-disability-service-rated-good-by-cqc-rich25/): One of Richardson Care’s specialist services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs has been rated ‘Good’ in a recent inspection by the CQC (Care Quality Commission). - [Addressing the gender challenge in cognitive rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/addressing-the-gender-challenge-in-cognitive-rehabilitation-bis25/): In the last six months, I've watched as what was once a manageable challenge has evolved into a critical workforce crisis that's directly impacting our ability to provide timely cognitive rehabilitation services to our clients. - [Cooling away the tremors: A case of peripheral cooling in MS rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cooling-away-the-tremors-a-case-of-peripheral-cooling-in-ms-rehabilitation-asr25/): Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic neurological disability in young adults. - [Is light therapy the new frontier in Parkinson’s treatment?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/is-light-therapy-the-new-frontier-in-parkinsons-treatment-2/): Emerging research is exploring the potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) - a light-based therapy targeting the gut-brain axis- as a promising new treatment for Parkinson’s disease. - [Allied health expertise in medico-legal cases: Beyond the traditional voices](https://nrtimes.co.uk/allied-health-expertise-in-medico-legal-cases-beyond-the-traditional-voices-lnc25/): In medico-legal proceedings, especially those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or disputes over standards of care, the value of an expert witness rests on clarity, credibility, and lived clinical insight. - [Brain injury survivor walks 2,650 miles for charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivor-walks-2650-miles-for-charity-char25/): A brain injury survivor from Loxley has completed a 2,650-mile trek from Mexico to Canada for the Child Brain Injury Trust, raising more than £13,000 for charity. - [TBI in older adults liked to increased risk of dementia](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tbi-in-older-adults-liked-to-increased-risk-of-dementia-lpc25/): Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with a 69 per cent higher risk of developing dementia within five years, new research has found. - [Restless leg syndrome linked to increased Parkinson's risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/restless-leg-syndrome-linked-to-increased-parkinsons-risk-aab25/): People with restless leg syndrome may be up to 60 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, new research suggests. - [Researchers discover enzyme that protects brain from Parkinson's](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-discover-enzyme-that-protects-brain-from-parkinsons-therapy25/): Scientists have identified an enzyme that protects brain cells from Parkinson's disease by regulating how mitochondria — the cell’s energy producers — are recycled and replaced. - [Meet the lawyer: Robin Patey, Express Solicitors](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-robin-patey-express-solicitors/): In this edition of Meet the Lawyer, we hear from Robin Patey, principal partner, road traffic accidents at Express Solicitors - [Fuel for recovery: A rehabilitation journey from the dietitian’s perspective](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fuel-for-recovery-a-rehabilitation-journey-from-the-dietitians-perspective-nrn25/): After a traumatic brain injury, recovery is rarely straightforward. - [Ceri shares her nine-year struggle to receive a cauda equina syndrome diagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ceri-shares-her-nine-year-struggle-to-receive-a-cauda-equina-syndrome-diagnosis-spinal25/): Ceri Love (64) from Bristol sustained a spinal cord injury after a car accident in April 1991. - [Parkinson’s ‘trigger’ directly observed in human brain tissue for the first time](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-trigger-directly-observed-in-human-brain-tissue-for-the-first-time-lpc25/): Scientists have, for the first time, directly visualised and quantified the protein clusters believed to trigger Parkinson’s, marking a major advance in the study of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease. - [Mother and son join forces with charity comedy night to raise awareness of MND](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mother-and-son-join-forces-with-charity-comedy-to-raise-awareness-of-mnd-aab25/): A mother and son are bringing a series of comedy nights to East Sussex, raising funds and awareness of motor neurone disease (MND). - [Researchers design 'switch' that could slow Parkinson's progress](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-design-switch-that-could-slow-parkinsons-progress-nracm25/): Scientists have developed a molecule that prevents toxic protein clumping in Parkinson's disease, demonstrating its effect in an animal model. - [Vision therapy reverses concussion-related double and blurred vision](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vision-therapy-reverses-concussion-related-double-and-blurred-vision-nrlaw25/): Vision therapy helped nearly 90 per cent of young concussion patients see normally after 12 weeks, compared with under 10 per cent who only monitored their symptoms. - [Deep brain stimulation improves Parkinson's symptoms, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/deep-brain-stimulation-improves-parkinsons-symptoms-study-finds-therapy25/): Deep brain stimulation has been shown to ease symptoms and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's, with benefits lasting five years, a major US study has found. - [Amanda’s story: Assessing the impact of a specialist care pathway](https://nrtimes.co.uk/amandas-story-assessing-the-impact-of-a-specialist-care-pathway-sweet25/): How do we ensure that the right care is always delivered at the right time…with resources used in the most efficient way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes? - [Neurodiversity in focus: A neurocognitive perspective on inclusive care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurodiversity-in-focus-a-neurocognitive-perspective-on-inclusive-care-lnc25/): In neurorehabilitation and clinical practice, the concept of neurodiversity is no longer confined to a discussion of autism or ADHD alone. - [Expert voices share their strategies on strengthening the NR workforce](https://nrtimes.co.uk/expert-voices-share-their-strategies-on-strengthening-the-nr-workforce-member25/): What is the most effective way the neurorehabilitation sector can attract and retain skilled clinicians in the face of workforce shortages? - [Psychoactive compound could protect brain after stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychoactive-compound-could-protect-brain-after-stroke-stroke25/): DMT, a psychoactive compound found in plants and the human brain, shows protective effects against stroke damage in new research using animal and cell models. - [New imaging technique may reveal hidden brain changes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-imaging-technique-may-reveal-hidden-brain-changes-nra25/): A new brain imaging technique has detected tiny pulsing blood vessels that could reveal early Alzheimer's disease and track changes linked to ageing. - [Doctor with MS completes 1,100 mile charity trike ride](https://nrtimes.co.uk/doctor-with-ms-competes-1100-mile-charity-trike-ride-char25/): A hospital consultant with multiple sclerosis has said she wanted to show that "adventures are still possible" after completing a 1,100-mile (1,770km) trike ride. - [New hope for spinal injury patients as nerve stimulation trial launches in UK](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-hope-for-spinal-injury-patients-as-nerve-stimulation-trial-launches-in-uk-life25/): The first three paralysed people have been implanted with a nerve stimulation device in a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at restoring bowel and bladder function after a spinal cord injury. - [Supporting the claimant from rental to permanence](https://nrtimes.co.uk/supporting-the-claimant-from-rental-to-permanence-plg25/): In my last article, I looked at the very first stages of a serious injury or clinical negligence case and how early planning around accommodation can support both rehabilitation and litigation. - [Brain disease linked to rugby and boxing found in brains of homeless people](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-disease-linked-to-rugby-and-boxing-found-in-brains-of-homeless-people-nrlaw25/): CTE, a brain condition linked to repeated head injuries in sport, has for the first time been identified in people who had experienced homelessness. - [Unlocking communication through rhythm and melody](https://nrtimes.co.uk/unlocking-communication-through-rhythm-and-melody-cmt25/): The transformational power of music at Adderley Green - [Tooth decay bacteria may trigger Parkinson's, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tooth-decay-bacteria-may-trigger-parkinsons-study-finds-aab25/): Oral bacteria that settle in the gut may produce chemicals that damage brain cells and play a role in Parkinson's disease, researchers have suggested. - [Huntington's disease treatment slows progression by 75%, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/huntingtons-disease-treatment-slows-progression-by-75-hunt24/): Gene therapy slowed Huntington's disease progression by 75 per cent in trial patients, in what researchers describe as the first effective treatment. - [Man takes on virtual ski challenge in aid of spinal charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/man-takes-on-virtual-ski-challenge-in-aid-of-spinal-charity-char25/): A leisure centre boss using a wheelchair is aiming for a world record by completing a marathon on a ski simulation machine for a spinal injury charity. - [Tiny tech targets Parkinson's neuroinflammation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tiny-tech-targets-parkinsons-neuroinflammation-nracm25/): Scientists have created tiny capsules that deliver anti-inflammatory proteins to reduce brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease. - [Former Arsenal player dies of brain injury at 21](https://nrtimes.co.uk/former-arsenal-player-dies-of-brain-injury-at-21-hnc25/): Former Arsenal academy forward Billy Vigar has died aged 21 after sustaining a brain injury during a non-league match. - [New guidelines aim to make MS diagnosis quicker, easier and more accurate](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-guidelines-aims-to-make-ms-diagnosis-quicker-easier-and-more-accurate-nracm25/): Diagnosing one of the most common neurological conditions in the UK will become faster, following the publication of new international guidelines. - [Parents of brain-injured baby call for public inquiry](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parents-of-brain-injured-baby-call-for-public-inquiry-nra25/): Parents of a Bradford baby left with a catastrophic brain injury are calling for a full public inquiry into UK maternity services after delays during delivery. - [From tracheostomy to triumph: Life after brain stem stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/from-tracheostomy-to-triumph-life-after-brain-stem-stroke-chd25/): Every recovery journey is unique – but some truly redefine resilience. At CHD Living’s Bagshot Park Neurorehabilitation Centre, we’ve walked alongside hundreds of people living with complex neurological conditions. And among those stories, Nigel’s stands out. - [Stem cells repair brain damage caused by stroke, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stem-cells-repair-brain-damage-caused-by-stroke-study-finds-stroke25/): Stem cell injections turned into immature brain cells and improved movement in mice with stroke damage, suggesting the therapy could one day repair lasting brain injury. - [Ex-footballer Chris Kamara shares moving health update after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ex-footballer-chris-kamara-shares-moving-health-update-after-brain-injury-nra25/): Former footballer Chris Kamara told an awards audience he is "through to the other side" of his brain injury, speaking at the National Diversity Awards. - [Blood test can aid spinal cord injury recovery, study shows](https://nrtimes.co.uk/blood-test-can-aid-spinal-cord-injury-recovery-study-shows-lpc25/): Routine blood tests tracked over time may help predict injury severity and survival chances after spinal cord damage, according to a University of Waterloo study. - [Platform brings AI insights to brain injury care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/platform-brings-ai-insights-to-brain-injury-care-nr-awards-lpc25/): An AI-powered platform launching this week analyses brain function in real time and is the first product designed to handle both the complexity of the brain and the dynamic nature of brain injury. - [Hysterectomy significantly raises stroke risk, research suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hysterectomy-significantly-raises-stroke-risk-research-suggests-stroke25/): Women who undergo hysterectomy face up to an 18 per cent higher risk of stroke, especially if both ovaries are removed, according to new research. - [BISWG conference tackles service gaps in brain injury support](https://nrtimes.co.uk/biswg-conference-tackles-service-gaps-in-brain-injury-support-therapy25/): ‘No Man’s Land’ was the theme for this year’s Brain Injury Social Work Group (BISWG) conference where almost 100 delegates gathered at King’s College Hospital in London, a centre of excellence in neurorehabilitation. - [Researchers heal rats' broken spines](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-heal-rats-broken-spines/): Scientists have restored movement in rats with severed spinal cords using a 3D-printed scaffold containing stem cells. - [Study reveals how stigma impacts people with TBI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-reveals-how-stigma-impacts-people-with-tbi-aab25/): People with traumatic brain injury often internalise public stigma, leading to self-doubt and social withdrawal, new research shows. - [Escaping abusive relationships when the abuser is your carer](https://nrtimes.co.uk/escaping-abusive-relationships-when-the-abuser-is-your-care-nrlaw25/): For anyone needing personal care, there needs to be a high degree of trust. But what if that isn’t present? - [How one hospital is transforming outcomes with cutting-edge rehab tech](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-one-hospital-is-transforming-outcomes-with-cutting-edge-rehab-tech-hca25/): Cutting edge technology at neurological rehabilitation centre, The Wellington Hospital, is having a huge impact on patients' recovery - [Is light therapy the new frontier in Parkinson’s treatment?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/is-light-therapy-the-new-frontier-in-parkinsons-treatment/): Emerging research is exploring the potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) - a light-based therapy targeting the gut-brain axis- as a promising new treatment for Parkinson’s disease. - [New AI tool catches hidden signs of Parkinson’s](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-ai-tool-catches-hidden-signs-of-parkinsons-np25/): New artificial intelligence software can spot subtle movement changes in Parkinson's disease from video recordings before they are visible to clinicians. - [Fundraiser praised for lifeline support to Headway Jersey](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fundraiser-praised-for-lifeline-support-to-headway-jersey-hnc25/): A fundraiser whose friend was supported by brain injury charity Headway Jersey has been praised by staff for helping to keep it running. - [Research uncovers 'brake' that blocks spinal cord repair](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-uncovers-brake-that-blocks-spinal-cord-repair-ins25/): The MAOB inhibitor KDS2010 suppresses excess GABA production from astrocytes, enabling recovery of spinal cord function. - [Husband takes on wheelchair challenge to honour campaigner](https://nrtimes.co.uk/husband-takes-on-wheelchair-challenge-to-honour-campaigner-char25/): 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. - [Research reveals how DNA damage can lead to Motor Neurone Disease](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-reveals-how-dna-damage-can-lead-to-motor-neurone-disease-therapy25/): Researchers have shown how faults in DNA repair, caused by gene mutations, can lead to motor neurone disease, pointing to possible new treatment targets. - [Tofersen is proof that ALS is not insurmountable](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tofersen-is-proof-that-als-is-not-insurmountable-ins25/): In July, following a lengthy regulatory review process and heavy patient campaigning across the UK - which gained extensive media coverage - the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved the use of Tofersen to treat those who are living with ALS (the most common form of MND), caused by mutations in their SOD-1 gene. - [Time is running out to nominate your Case Management Firm of the Year](https://nrtimes.co.uk/time-is-running-out-to-nominate-your-case-management-firm-of-the-year-nracm25/): Each year, the NR Times Awards shine a spotlight on organisations that exemplify exceptional leadership, compassion and innovation in case management - [‘Exceptional’ researcher awarded MND research prize](https://nrtimes.co.uk/exceptional-researcher-awarded-mnd-research-prize-nrlaw25/): Dr Oscar Wilkins has received the inaugural Rob Burrow Early Career Researcher Prize for his work on motor neurone disease treatments. - [Lucy’s story - Four weeks to freedom: A Guillain-Barré recovery journey](https://nrtimes.co.uk/lucys-story-four-weeks-to-freedom-a-guillain-barre-recovery-journey-chd25/): At CHD Living, we believe rehabilitation is about more than recovery – it’s about restoring independence, dignity and purpose. - [Millions of Britons face increased stroke risk due to dirty air, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/millions-of-britons-face-increased-stroke-risk-due-to-dirty-air-study-suggests-stroke25/): Millions of Britons face a higher risk of stroke or heart failure because of air pollution, with those in the worst-affected areas 7 per cent more likely to suffer strokes. - [Study finds hidden virus in brains of Parkinson's patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-finds-hidden-virus-in-brains-of-parkinsons-patients-aab25/): A virus long thought to be harmless may play a role in Parkinson’s disease, which affects more than one million Americans. - [Researchers map path to consciousness after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-map-path-to-consciousness-after-brain-injury-lpc25/): A new AI tool can spot signs of consciousness in brain-injured patients four-to-eight days earlier than standard bedside tests. - [Meet the lawyer: Grant Incles, Barr Ellison](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-grant-incles-barr-ellison/): Grand now leads team representing people and families who have been affected by major trauma with the greatest possible care - [Music therapy and the importance of early intervention](https://nrtimes.co.uk/music-therapy-and-the-importance-of-early-intervention-cmt25/): When it comes to neurorehabilitation, timing is everything. The early stages of recovery or development represent a window of opportunity for the brain to adapt, rewire, and restore function. This makes early intervention in Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) not only valuable, but essential, for individuals with neurological conditions. - [How carer-client matchmaking impacts rehabilitation outcomes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-carer-client-matchmaking-impacts-rehabilitation-outcomes-sweet25/): 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. - [Wearable AI 'co-pilot' has brain injury and ALS potential, researchers say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wearable-ai-co-pilot-has-brain-injury-and-als-potential-researchers-say-therapy25/): Researchers in the US have developed a wearable, noninvasive brain-computer interface system that utilises artificial intelligence as a co-pilot to help infer user intent and complete tasks by moving a robotic arm or a computer cursor - [Round up: AI co-pilot boosts non-invasive brain-computer interface, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-ai-co-pilot-boosts-non-invasive-brain-computer-interface-and-more/): Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest developments in the world of neurology and neurorehabilitation. - [OTs to walk 3 million steps to support brain injury recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ots-to-walk-3-million-steps-to-support-brain-injury-recovery-char25/): Occupational therapists in Suffolk are walking three million steps to raise awareness of brain injury recovery and highlight the role of their profession. - [Living in food deserts linked to higher risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/living-in-food-deserts-linked-to-higher-risk-of-stroke-in-atrial-fibrillation-patients-aab25/): Patients with atrial fibrillation living in food deserts face more than double the risk of ischaemic stroke and nearly four times the risk of death. - [New research uncovers a previously hidden Multiple Sclerosis subtype](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-research-uncovers-a-previously-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-subtype-life25/): A distinct MS subtype has been identified in patients with significant cognitive impairment but little physical disability, often leaving it undetected and untreated. - [Neuralink performs successful brain implants in spinal injury patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neuralink-performs-successful-brain-implants-in-spinal-injury-patients-nra25/): Two people in Toronto have become the first in Canada to receive Neuralink’s brain-computer interface implants. - [Ultrasound 'helmet' could treat Parkinson's without surgery, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ultrasound-helmet-could-treat-parkinsons-without-surgery-study-finds-nra25/): An ultrasound helmet that can target brain areas 1,000 times smaller than previous ultrasound methods may offer a non-invasive alternative to surgery for Parkinson’s disease. - [Pathway to Excellence at RHN recognised by Chief Nursing Officer for England](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pathway-to-excellence-at-rhn-recognised-by-chief-nursing-officer-for-england-rhn25/): The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) welcomed Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, and Elaine Clancy, Chief Nursing Officer for South West London Integrated Care Board, as part of celebrations marking the first anniversary of the hospital’s Pathway to Excellence designation. - [Man with MND breaks four Guinness World Records in a single day](https://nrtimes.co.uk/man-with-mnd-breaks-four-guinness-world-records-in-a-single-day-life25/): A 65-year-old father-of-three with motor neurone disease (MND) has broken four wheelchair Guinness World Records in a single day at Surrey’s Dunsfold Aerodrome. - [Wearable robot learns and assists arm movements for stroke and ALS patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wearable-robot-learns-and-assists-arm-movements-for-stroke-and-als-patients-life25/): Harvard researchers have created a soft, wearable robotic device that provides personalised movement assistance for individuals with upper-limb impairment, such as stroke and ALS patients - [Researchers pioneer 3D-printed stem cell scaffolds to aid spinal cord injury recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/researchers-pioneer-3d-printed-stem-cell-scaffolds-to-aid-spinal-cord-injury-recovery-ins25/): Rats with completely severed spinal cords regained function after receiving 3D-printed stem cell scaffolds in a breakthrough that could pave the way for new treatments. - [NHS AI tool will help 50% of stroke patients recover](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-ai-tool-will-help-50-of-stroke-patients-recover-lpc25/): Half of all people who experience a stroke in England will now recover thanks to an AI scanning system rolled out across all 107 NHS stroke centres. - [Rebuilding independence: A transformational rehabilitation journey at Askham Rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rebuilding-independence-a-transformational-rehabilitation-journey-at-askham-rehab-askhm25/): 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. - [Brotherwood expands nationwide Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle hire service](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brotherwood-expands-nationwide-wheelchair-accessible-vehicle-hire-service-brother25/): Renowned as the UK’s leading Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) specialists, Brotherwood has further strengthened its commitment to inclusive mobility by expanding its nationwide WAV Hire service. - [Addressing sexual dysfunction in catastrophic injury claims](https://nrtimes.co.uk/addressing-sexual-dysfunction-in-catastrophic-injury-claims-penn25/): The intimate consequences of catastrophic injury are often the most difficult to discuss, yet they represent profound losses that deserve proper legal recognition and compensation. - [NCM UK takes a ‘family-centred’ approach to adult care and case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ncm-uk-takes-a-family-centred-approach-to-adult-care-and-case-management-ncm24/): NCM UK’s dedicated adult case management team has provided personalised services for over a decade. Founder Martin Gascoigne explains why its duty of care is not just to the client, but the whole family - [High-salt diet inflames the brain and could increase stroke risk, study suggests        ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/high-salt-diet-inflames-the-brain-and-could-increase-stroke-risk-study-suggests-stroke25/): A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure. - [VHS clip gives MND patient back her natural speech](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vhs-clip-gives-mnd-patient-back-her-natural-speech-nra25/): An MND patient who lost her voice 25 years ago can now speak again after AI rebuilt it from an eight-second VHS clip. - [Head injuries linked to increased cancer risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/head-injuries-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk-hnc25/): A study of over 75,000 people has found that moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is linked with a higher risk of developing malignant brain tumours. - [World-first UK genetics study could transform NHS care for brain aneurysms](https://nrtimes.co.uk/world-first-uk-genetics-study-could-transform-nhs-care-for-brain-aneurysms-nracm25/): A world-leading, landmark research initiative aims to lay the foundation for the country’s first genetic screening programme for brain aneurysms—potentially reshaping how the NHS identifies and manages a life-threatening but often overlooked condition that can devastate families for generations. - [Spinal cord injury survivor becomes first in world to reach mountain peak](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cord-injury-survivor-becomes-first-in-world-to-reach-mountain-peak-aab25/): 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. - [Emotional recovery after brain injury: The role of psychological therapies in neurorehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/emotional-recovery-after-brain-injury-the-role-of-psychological-therapies-in-neurorehabilitation-lnc25/): Recovery after an acquired brain injury (ABI) is rarely limited to physical or cognitive challenges. For many individuals, the most enduring struggles are emotional, including anxiety, depression, grief, or a disrupted sense of identity. While rehabilitation often focuses on functional gains, it is the emotional resilience that ultimately helps people reconnect with their lives, relationships, and goals. - [Combined effects of physiotherapy and the GIGER MD machine: A case series](https://nrtimes.co.uk/combined-effects-of-physiotherapy-and-the-giger-md-machine-a-case-series-asr25/): By Urvisha Lunagariya, Ascot Rehabilitation Ltd Rehabilitation for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions often requires a multi-modal approach. While physiotherapy remains the cornerstone of recovery, technological innovations like the GIGER MD machine are showing promise in enhancing outcomes. Our recent retrospective case series explored the combined effects of physiotherapy and the GIGER MD device - [‘Treat Cerebral Palsy as the unique condition it is’- Charity reacts to Scotland’s Long Term Conditions Strategy consultation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/treat-cerebral-palsy-as-the-unique-condition-it-is-charity-reacts-to-scotlands-long-term-conditions-strategy-consultation-slater25/): People with Cerebral Palsy in Scotland face further disadvantage in accessing support if the condition is included alongside many others in the country’s Long Term Conditions Strategy, a specialist charity has warned. - [Spinal injury survivor completes triathlon dressed as Wonderwoman](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-injury-survivor-completes-triathlon-dressed-as-wonderwoman-aab25/): 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. - [FDA gives go ahead for ONWARD Medical spinal study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fda-gives-go-ahead-for-onward-medical-spinal-study-nracm25/): The FDA has approved a clinical study of an implantable device designed to stabilise blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury. - [Spinal cord injury survivors to hit the runway in fundraising fashion show](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cord-injury-survivors-to-hit-the-runway-in-fundraising-fashion-show-slater25/): 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. - [New research reveals how nerve cells can be protected against ALS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-research-reveals-how-nerve-cells-can-be-protected-against-als-life25/): Researchers have discovered why some nerve cells resist ALS and identified protective factors that could open new paths for treatment. - [World's first spinal cord transplant could allow patients to walk again](https://nrtimes.co.uk/worlds-first-spinal-cord-transplant-could-allow-patients-to-walk-again-nra25/): Israel is preparing for what is described as the first human spinal cord implant using a patient’s own cells, in the hope of restoring walking ability. - [Keto diet shows promise for MS, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ketogenic-diet-shows-promise-for-ms-study-finds-nrlaw25/): A ketogenic diet may reduce fatigue, improve neurological function and enhance daily life for people with multiple sclerosis, new analysis suggests. - [Parkinson’s disease risk increases with metabolic syndrome, study finds        ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-disease-risk-increases-with-metabolic-syndrome-study-finds-nra25/): Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. - [Flatworms can replace rats for breakthrough brain studies, researchers say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/flatworms-can-replace-rats-for-breakthrough-brain-studies-researchers-say-np25/): Tiny pond worms could help find new ways to treat schizophrenia, develop understanding around drug addiction and test new medicines for mental illnesses – all while reducing the number of mice and rats used in early medical research. - [Business Roundup: Advancing new therapies for Parkinson’s disease and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/business-roundup-advancing-new-therapies-for-parkinsons-disease-and-more/): Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest business and pharmaceutical developments in the world of neuro-rehabilitation. - [Podcast supports Parkinson's patients to stay active](https://nrtimes.co.uk/podcast-supports-parkinsons-patients-to-stay-active-char25/): A new podcast series has been launched to help people with Parkinson's stay active. - [Study reveals why stroke affects reading ability](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-reveals-why-stroke-affects-reading-ability-stroke25/): A new study explains why stroke impairs reading, showing survivors lose the ability to use word meanings to recognise words on the page – a finding that may offer new therapeutic approaches. - ['Mount Everest air' offers clues to potential Parkinson’s breakthrough](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mount-everest-air-offers-clues-to-potential-parkinsons-breakthrough-therapy25/): A low-oxygen environment, similar to air at Mount Everest base camp, could slow or even reverse Parkinson's symptoms, new research suggests, offering hope for new therapies. - [First woman to skateboard across US raises $50K for spinal research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-woman-to-skateboard-across-us-raises-50k-for-spinal-research-ins25/): Brooke Johnson has become the first woman to skateboard across the US, raising $50,000 for spinal cord research. - [Fundraising rowers MP mistook for migrants complete first leg of journey](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fundraising-rowers-mp-mistook-for-migrants-complete-first-leg-of-journey-char25/): Charity rowers mistaken for migrants by an MP have finished the first leg of their Britain circumnavigation, reaching the Forth Bridge near Edinburgh. - [Tailored support improves outcomes for people with ABIs in the criminal justice system](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tailored-support-improves-outcomes-for-people-with-abis-in-the-criminal-justice-system-brk25/): Providing tailored support to people in the criminal justice system with an acquired brain injury (ABI) could help to enhance rehabilitation, improve mental health, and support positive engagement with the prison regime, according to new research from Brainkind, the UK’s largest charity supporting people with ABIs and complex neurological conditions. - [Weekly injection could replace daily pills for Parkinson’s, researchers say](https://nrtimes.co.uk/weekly-injection-could-replace-daily-pills-for-parkinsons-researchers-say-lpc25/): Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a weekly injection for Parkinson’s disease that could replace the need for patients to take multiple daily pills. - [Drug discovery company files patent for TBI drug](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drug-discovery-company-files-patent-for-tbi-drug-hnc25/): Drug discovery company TauGen has filed a US patent application for a new series of drug candidates targeting endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress – a key factor in secondary brain injury following traumatic brain injury (TBI). - [AI speeds up triage for stroke patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-speeds-up-triage-for-stroke-patients-stroke25/): Stroke patients at a Dudley hospital are getting quicker diagnoses with artificial intelligence that gives consultants instant access to brain scan images. - [Stroke survivor secures £100k settlement in workplace discrimination case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-survivor-secures-100k-settlement-in-workplace-discrimination-case-nrlaw25/): A man who said he lost his job after two strokes has settled a disability and age discrimination claim against his former employer for £100k. - [Music in motion: British home’s neurologic music therapy pilot demonstrates transformative impact](https://nrtimes.co.uk/music-in-motion-british-homes-neurologic-music-therapy-pilot-demonstrates-transformative-impact-cmt25/): A six-month pilot of Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) at British Home has delivered compelling results, highlighting the therapy’s effectiveness in supporting complex neurorehabilitation goals across physical, cognitive, psychological and communicative domains. - [Cure Parkinson’s announces £2m funding call for combination therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cure-parkinsons-announces-2m-funding-call-for-combination-therapies-char25/): In June, Cure Parkinson’s convened a workshop of researchers, organisations and individuals in the Parkinson’s community to focus on developing combination therapies. This informed the £2m funding call that the charity is announcing today that will open in October 2025. - [Women less likely than men to be identified as having a stroke, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/women-less-likely-than-men-to-be-identified-as-having-a-stroke-study-finds-ins25/): Women are 11 per cent less likely than men to be correctly diagnosed with a stroke by emergency medical staff, new research has found. - [Two boxers from same event die from brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/two-boxers-from-same-event-die-from-brain-injury-nra25/): Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate bouts at the same Tokyo event on 2 August. - [Shifting focus: A physiotherapist’s path to case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/shifting-focus-a-physiotherapists-path-to-case-management-ilscm24/): For me, this journey represents a natural development, sparked by a desire to impact client care on a wider scale and advocate more holistically for clients navigating complex health and social care systems - [Psychological and clinical insight in medico-legal proceedings](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychological-and-clinical-insight-in-medico-legal-proceedings-lnc25/): By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, particularly those involving vulnerable individuals or complex health needs, the quality and precision of clinical input can significantly influence legal outcomes. Courts increasingly rely on a wide range of health professionals to provide structured, evidence-based expert witness reports that clarify capacity, diagnosis, need, or negligence. As cases diversify - [‘Feeling believed’ establishes the patient partnership to realise gains in FND care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/feeling-believed-establishes-the-patient-partnership-to-realise-gains-in-fnd-care-pjc25/): Eilish attended PJ Care in January 2025, as the first client of our FND outpatient service and she had already experienced the doubts regarding validity of her symptoms - [Redefining neurodiversity: Blending clinical insight with lived experience in modern neurorehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/redefining-neurodiversity-blending-clinical-insight-with-lived-experience-in-modern-neurorehabilitation-lnc25/): By The London Neurocognitive Clinic In recent years, conversations around neurodiversity have shifted away from medicalised deficit models toward more inclusive, strength-based approaches. This transformation is powerfully captured in the newly released book- Redefining Neurodiversity: Designing Practical Solutions through Lived Experience which is a pioneering collection that brings together voices from neurodivergent individuals, clinicians, researchers, - [Using nature’s benefits for a better quality of life](https://nrtimes.co.uk/using-natures-benefits-for-a-better-quality-of-life-rich25/): The benefits of nature are well documented - [Tool improves stroke risk prediction for targeted prevention](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tool-improves-stroke-risk-prediction-for-targeted-prevention-nra25/): Adding blood tests to existing calculators helps doctors more accurately identify which atrial fibrillation patients need stroke prevention medication. - [Army veteran hosts tea party for Parkinson’s research](https://nrtimes.co.uk/army-veteran-hosts-tea-party-for-parkinsons-research-aab25/): A retired army captain diagnosed with Parkinson’s is holding a tea party to raise £5,000 for research into the condition. - [AI helps improve walking in Parkinson’s](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-helps-improve-walking-in-parkinsons-therapy25/): Artificial intelligence has been used to predict brain stimulation settings that could improve walking in people with Parkinson’s disease. - [Living his dream – Sam’s Californian adventure](https://nrtimes.co.uk/living-his-dream-sams-californian-adventure-slater25/): Brain injury survivor Sam’s dream was to visit California – and thanks to the support of his professional team, he was able to do that. Here, we look at the roles of his Deputy, case manager and occupational therapist in enabling Sam to fulfill his ambition - [The AI revolution and the talent recruitment question](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-ai-revolution-and-the-talent-recruitment-question-bis25/): The AI Revolution is here. In fact, even writing these words already feels archaic, with the use of this amazing technology now embedded irrevocably into every industry across the globe. - [Finding a home to support recovery, independence and long-term wellbeing](https://nrtimes.co.uk/finding-a-home-to-support-recovery-independence-and-long-term-wellbeing-plg25/): By James Bovey, head of property finding, PLG Consultants Imagine this: you’ve been discharged from hospital after a life-changing injury. You know you can’t return to your old home. You need a safe, functional space – often very quickly – but all your experience so far tells you that accessible homes are scarce, complex and - [Research update: New treatment could reduce brain damage from stroke, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-update-new-treatment-could-reduce-brain-damage-from-stroke-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest developments in the world of neuro-rehabilitation. - [Meet the lawyer: Andy Shaw, Higgs LLP](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-andy-shaw-higgs-llp-nrlaw25/): We hear from Andy Shaw, Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence at Higgs LLP, about his experience of supporting clients with brain and spinal injuries - [New national register of Parkinson’s specialist personal trainers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-national-register-of-parkinsons-specialist-personal-trainers-4dl25/): Until now there has been no reliable mechanism for people with Parkinson’s to find a personal trainer with the relevant skills and knowledge to work effectively with people with the condition. - [Research will explore whether game can help stroke survivors recover movement](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-will-explore-whether-game-can-help-stroke-survivors-recover-movement-lpc25/): A new study is investigating whether a brain-controlled computer game can help stroke survivors recover movement in their arms. - [Listen to our interview with Professor Matthew Brooks on the NR Times Podcast](https://nrtimes.co.uk/listen-to-our-interview-with-professor-matthew-brooks-on-the-nr-times-podcast-below/): A novel brain scanning technology that has created ‘neural fingerprints’ could enable early diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia. Stephanie Price speaks to Professor Matthew Brooks, chairman of Cerca Magnetics, which has developed the technology, to find out more. - [Promoting continuous improvement by implementation of a competency framework](https://nrtimes.co.uk/promoting-continuous-improvement-by-implementation-of-a-competency-framework-up25/): Unite Professionals are committed to the provision of high-quality case management. - [Equestrian event renamed for injured rider](https://nrtimes.co.uk/equestrian-event-renamed-for-injured-rider-np25/): A major equestrian event has been renamed in honour of County Durham rider Gemma Potts, who sustained a life-changing spinal injury in 2021. - [Child brain injury charity awarded £60k](https://nrtimes.co.uk/child-brain-injury-charity-awarded-60k-char25/): More than 350 children and young people will receive support after sustaining life-changing brain injuries, thanks to a £60k grant awarded to the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT). - [Cycling improves Parkinson's brain function, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cycling-improves-parkinsons-brain-function-study-finds-np25/): Regular cycling may reshape brain activity in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a pilot study that tracked neural changes using implanted brain stimulation devices. - [New stroke drug reduces brain damage by 60 per cent, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-stroke-drug-reduces-brain-damage-by-60-per-cent-study-finds-stroke25/): A new drug has cut brain damage by 60 per cent in mice when blood flow is restored after stroke, offering a potential way to improve recovery outcomes. - [Empowering clients through person-centred tools in case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/empowering-clients-through-person-centred-tools-in-case-management-ilscm24/): At the core of case management practice at ILS is a steadfast commitment to being client-centred. - [Light stimulation shows promise in slowing Parkinson's, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/light-stimulation-shows-promise-in-slowing-parkinsons-study-finds-htai25/): Light therapy is being trialled in Parkinson’s patients, with early signs suggesting it may slow the deterioration of damaged brain cells in some cases. - [Does your company have what it takes to be crowned Case Management Firm of the Year?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/does-your-company-have-what-it-takes-to-be-crowned-case-management-firm-of-the-year-nracm25/): Each year, the NR Times Awards celebrates firms that go above and beyond in their leadership, compassion and innovation in case management. - [Tour de France hopeful sues for £1m after crash with car door 'ends cycling career'](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tour-de-france-hopeful-sues-for-1m-after-crash-with-car-door-ends-cycling-career-nrlaw25/): A former professional cyclist is suing a driver and passenger for £1m, claiming a car door collision left him with brain damage that derailed his career. - [Study aims to predict MS risk before symptoms appear](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-aims-to-predict-ms-risk-before-symptoms-appear-aab25/): Researchers are studying how genetics and the Epstein-Barr virus might interact to predict multiple sclerosis (MS) risk before symptoms appear. - [Things to consider when looking for brain injury care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/things-to-consider-when-looking-for-brain-injury-care-sweet25/): When a loved one suffers a brain injury, finding the right care and support becomes a top priority. - [New drug may reduce stroke-related brain damage](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-drug-may-reduce-stroke-related-brain-damage-hnc25/): A new treatment tested in mice could help limit brain damage caused when blood flow is restored after a stroke. - [The role of neurologic music therapy in supporting children with complex conditions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-role-of-neurologic-music-therapy-in-supporting-children-with-complex-conditions-cmt25/): Harnessing the Power of Music for Neurological Development - [Why compliance gaps are costing the UK care sector](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-compliance-gaps-are-costing-the-uk-care-sector-life25/): The UK care sector is facing a deepening crisis. - [Charity’s dog scheme for brain injury patients under threat](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charitys-dog-scheme-for-brain-injury-patients-under-threat-char25/): Headway Suffolk’s Brainy Dogs scheme needs £10,000 after losing National Lottery funding, with the charity now appealing to the public to keep it going. - [AI uncovers early Parkinson's clues in speech patterns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-uncovers-early-parkinsons-clues-in-speech-patterns-nra25/): An AI screening tool has shown promise in detecting early signs of Parkinson’s disease by analysing speech patterns, potentially supporting earlier diagnosis. - [Experts call for tailored MS care in older adults](https://nrtimes.co.uk/experts-call-for-tailored-ms-care-in-older-adults/): Experts are urging tailored strategies to improve diagnosis, treatment and monitoring for older people with multiple sclerosis as care gaps continue. - [Spinal cord’s role in bladder control uncovered](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-cords-role-in-bladder-control-uncovered/): Scientists have identified how the spinal cord regulates bladder emptying in humans, a discovery that could lead to new treatments for urinary incontinence. - [Paralysed woman writes using brain-computer chip](https://nrtimes.co.uk/paralysed-woman-writes-using-brain-computer-chip/): A woman paralysed for two decades has written her name using only her thoughts, thanks to a brain implant being tested in a Neuralink clinical trial. - [Ibogaine cuts veteran PTSD by 88 per cent](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ibogaine-cuts-veteran-ptsd-by-88-per-cent-np25/): A plant-derived psychedelic has significantly reduced PTSD, anxiety and depression in military veterans with brain injuries, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. - [Dementia diagnosis delayed by average of 3.5 years](https://nrtimes.co.uk/dementia-diagnosis-delayed-by-average-of-3-5-years/): People are diagnosed with dementia an average of 3.5 years after symptoms first appear, with early-onset cases facing longer waits of around 4.1 years. - [Earwax could help detect Parkinson's earlier, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/earwax-could-help-detect-parkinsons-earlier-study-suggests-therapy25/): Chemicals in earwax may hold clues to early signs of Parkinson’s disease, with a new study reporting over 94 per cent diagnostic accuracy using these biological markers. - [UK approves targeted MND treatment](https://nrtimes.co.uk/uk-approves-targeted-mnd-treatment-ins25/): A genetic therapy called tofersen has been approved in the UK to treat SOD1-ALS, a rare inherited form of motor neurone disease. - [NCM UK: Why investing in our staff is crucial for client care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ncm-uk-why-investing-in-our-staff-is-crucial-for-client-care-ncm24/): Specialist brain injury case management company, NCM UK, explains why investing in its workforce is not only crucial for staff retention, but also in delivering the best care for their clients - [Visual auras after heart treatment linked to brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/visual-auras-after-heart-treatment-linked-to-brain-injury-hnc25/): Visual auras following catheter ablation may signal brain injury, with new research linking symptoms to small lesions in brain regions responsible for vision. - [Judge criticises solicitor in rugby brain injury case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/judge-criticises-solicitor-in-rugby-brain-injury-case-aab25/): A judge has criticised a solicitor representing more than 1,000 former rugby players for failing to disclose medical records to the sport’s governing bodies. - [First MND research nurse joins £7.2m trial network](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-mnd-research-nurse-joins-7-2m-trial-network/): The first research nurse has joined a new UK-wide network aiming to improve access to motor neurone disease trials. - [Pandemic linked to faster brain ageing in healthy adults](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pandemic-linked-to-faster-brain-ageing-in-healthy-adults/): People who never caught COVID-19 still showed signs of faster brain ageing during the pandemic, with scans revealing an average increase of 5.5 months. - [Psychological traits linked to disability social inclusion](https://nrtimes.co.uk/psychology-linked-to-disability-social-inclusion/): Psychological traits play a key role in how people with disabilities engage socially, beyond their type of disability or socioeconomic background. - [Wales introduces new ambulance category for stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wales-introduces-new-ambulance-category-for-stroke-stroke25/): A new "orange" ambulance category will be introduced in Wales this winter to improve emergency care for stroke patients currently grouped within broader amber calls. - [Spinal injury drug granted orphan designation by FDA](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-injury-drug-granted-orphan-designation-by-fda-lpc25/): Amphix Bio’s lead therapy for spinal cord injury has been granted orphan drug status by the US Food and Drug Administration, potentially speeding up access for patients. - [Roundup: Strategic partnership to develop a novel therapy for Alzheimer’s, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/roundup-strategic-partnership-to-develop-a-novel-therapy-for-alzheimers-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest business and pharma developments in the world of neuro-rehabilitation. - [MoD admits weapons cause brain injury in soldiers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mod-admits-weapons-cause-brain-injury-in-soldiers-nra25/): The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that British Army weapons systems are causing brain injuries in soldiers exposed to repeated blast waves. - [New drug reduces stroke damage in animal tests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-drug-reduces-stroke-damage-in-animal-tests-nracm25/): A new drug, GAI-17, has reduced brain cell death and paralysis in mice after stroke, even when given six hours after onset. - [Switalskis expands personal injury team in London](https://nrtimes.co.uk/switalskis-expands-personal-injury-team-in-london-nrlaw25/): Law firm Switalskis has expanded its personal injury team in London with four senior hires and a new managing director of personal injury. - [Trainee solicitor takes on triathlon for Seashell Trust](https://nrtimes.co.uk/trainee-solicitor-takes-on-triathlon-for-seashell-trust-slater25/): A trainee solicitor is taking part in a triathlon to raise vital funds for a charity which supports children and young people with disabilities. - [3D printed implant supports spinal cord repair](https://nrtimes.co.uk/3d-printed-implant-supports-spinal-cord-repair-therapy25/): A new 3D printed implant could aid recovery after spinal cord injury by delivering electrical signals to encourage nerve cell growth. - [Huntington's linked to childhood trauma in families](https://nrtimes.co.uk/huntingtons-linked-to-childhood-trauma-in-families-hunt24/): Children of people with Huntington's disease are more likely to experience trauma growing up, which may contribute to mental health problems in later life. - [New project tackles Parkinson's mental health gaps](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-project-tackles-parkinsons-mental-health-gaps-char25/): A new 12-month project aims to improve access to specialist mental health care for people with Parkinson's facing moderate to severe mental illness. - [Student graduates after spinal cord injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/student-graduates-after-spinal-cord-injury-life25/): A student who suffered a serious spinal cord injury has graduated from the University of Bristol with a first-class master’s degree in biological sciences. - [£50m brain stimulation centre launched](https://nrtimes.co.uk/50m-brain-stimulation-centre-launches-in-uk-hnc25/): A new research centre receiving up to £50m over 14 years will develop brain stimulation devices to treat Parkinson’s, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy. - [Poor sleep and head injury may raise epilepsy risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/poor-sleep-and-head-injury-may-raise-epilepsy-risk-lead25/): New research is exploring whether disrupted sleep followed by a head injury increases the risk of epilepsy, particularly in people with high-risk occupations. - [Diet changes may ease post-brain injury headaches](https://nrtimes.co.uk/diet-changes-may-ease-post-brain-injury-headaches-nra25/): A change in diet may help reduce persistent headaches after traumatic brain injury, with patients reporting two fewer headache days each month. - [Health board admits causing child’s brain injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/health-board-admits-causing-childs-brain-injuries-nrlaw25/): A Welsh health board has admitted full responsibility for brain injuries suffered by a boy during his birth in 2019. - [Insomnia may lower life quality in ADHD adults](https://nrtimes.co.uk/insomnia-may-lower-life-quality-in-adhd-adults-np25/): Insomnia may help explain why adults with ADHD traits often report a lower quality of life, new research has found. - [Weight loss drugs may reduce stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/weight-loss-drugs-may-reduce-dementia-risk-life25/): Weight loss injections may cut dementia and stroke risk in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to new global research. - [Eye scan may predict stroke risk years in advance](https://nrtimes.co.uk/eye-scan-may-predict-stroke-risk-years-in-advance-aab25/): A high street eye scan may help predict someone’s risk of stroke or heart attack up to 10 years in advance, new research shows. - [Brain surgeon sues McLaren for £14m after crash](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-surgeon-sues-mclaren-for-14m-after-crash-nracm25/): A neurosurgeon is suing McLaren for more than £14m after suffering brain injuries in a snowmobile crash during a luxury Arctic driving trip. - [Duke of Edinburgh’s Award praises volunteering effort of young people at St Andrew’s Healthcare](https://nrtimes.co.uk/duke-of-edinburghs-award-praises-volunteering-effort-of-young-people-at-st-andrews-healthcare-stah25/): Young people with complex mental health conditions have been praised by The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award for the impact they have made volunteering locally. - [Specialist care delays strokes by five years](https://nrtimes.co.uk/specialist-care-delays-strokes-by-five-years-stroke25/): Specialist treatment can delay the onset of stroke by up to five years in people with a rare inherited condition that causes early-onset strokes, a study has found. - [First blast-related brain injury found in Australian veteran](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-blast-related-brain-injury-found-in-australian-veteran-therapy25/): Australian researchers have found physical evidence of blast wave injury in the brain of a deceased veteran, marking the first such case identified in Australia. - [The Role of neurorehabilitation in restoring autonomy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-role-of-neurorehabilitation-in-restoring-autonomy-lnc25/): In the journey of recovery from neurological conditions, the goal is rarely just survival; it’s rather the restoration of autonomy, dignity, and quality of life. Neurorehabilitation plays a central role in this process, offering individuals the support and strategies they need to reclaim control over their lives following brain injury, illness, or developmental differences. - [Classic car dream comes true for man living with Huntington’s](https://nrtimes.co.uk/classic-car-dream-comes-true-for-man-living-with-huntingtons-ham24/): 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. - [Popular sweetener linked to higher stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/popular-sweetener-linked-to-higher-stroke-risk-ins25/): A widely used sugar substitute may increase stroke risk by narrowing brain blood vessels and reducing the body’s ability to break down clots, researchers have warned. - [Wife shares husband’s stroke recovery story](https://nrtimes.co.uk/wife-shares-husbands-stroke-recovery-story-circle25/): David suffered a brain stem stroke on June 20th, 2022. - [US project to test brain tissue regeneration](https://nrtimes.co.uk/us-project-to-test-brain-tissue-regeneration-life25/): A new federal initiative aims to restore brain function lost through stroke, traumatic brain injury or dementia by regenerating damaged brain tissue using stem cell technology. - [Director wins £188k for dismissal after brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/director-wins-188k-for-dismissal-after-brain-injury-nrlaw25/): A recruitment director has been awarded nearly £188,000 after a tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed following brain damage caused by a cardiac arrest. - [iSCR: Raising the bar in cognitive rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/iscr-raising-the-bar-in-cognitive-rehabilitation-bis25/): Natalie MacKenzie is director of cognitive rehabilitation specialists, BIS Services. - [New study to help people with Parkinson’s Disease regain their stride](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-study-to-help-people-with-parkinsons-disease-regain-their-stride-ods25/): Researchers are conducting the first-large scale trial of a device which could help people with Parkinson’s Disease to walk better. - [Elysium Neurological announces successful trial of Melo at Moorlands Neurological Centre](https://nrtimes.co.uk/elysium-neurological-announces-successful-trial-of-melo-at-moorlands-neurological-centre-elysium/): Elysium Neurological is delighted to announce the successful completion of a six-month trial of Melo™, a digital tool designed to streamline behavioural assessments. - [Moving beyond psychology: The professional collaborators involved in medico-legal cases](https://nrtimes.co.uk/moving-beyond-psychology-the-professional-collaborators-involved-in-medico-legal-cases-lnc25/): By Medico Legal Healthcare - [Brain training speeds up recovery for injured troops](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-training-speeds-up-recovery-for-injured-troops-nra25/): A brain training programme has been shown to deliver cognitive improvements for military personnel with mild traumatic brain injury in a third of the time of standard methods. - [Drug may help brain heal itself after injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drug-may-help-brain-heal-itself-after-injury-hnc25/): A new study suggests a drug could support the brain’s own repair systems after traumatic injury, potentially addressing a major treatment gap. - [New pathways support brain injuries from domestic abuse](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-pathways-support-brain-injuries-from-domestic-abuse-nra25/): For every concussion seen in professional hockey, an estimated 7,000 traumatic brain injuries are caused by intimate partner violence – yet few survivors receive the care they need. - [Football manager calls for rule change on head injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/football-manager-calls-for-rule-change-on-head-injuries-nracm25/): Denmark manager Andrée Jeglertz has urged referees to stop play immediately when players suffer head injuries, following a controversial incident in his team’s Euro 2025 defeat to Germany. - [Nigel’s rehabilitation after a heart operation and a sepsis shower](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nigels-rehabilitation-after-a-heart-operation-and-a-sepsis-shower-qef25/): I was a local policeman around here a few years ago, but since I retired I’ve done various jobs. Most recently I delivered new cars and vans around the country, then I’d jump on the train back before going to the next place. So I was doing that during the week in June 2024 when - [Study scans young athletes' brains after head injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/study-scans-young-athletes-brains-after-head-injury-np25/): Researchers have begun scanning the first young athletes taking part in a new study using advanced brain imaging to explore the effects of head injuries in 11 to 18-year-olds. - [Stem cells rebuild nerve coating in MS mouse trial](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stem-cells-rebuild-nerve-coating-in-ms-mouse-trial/): Neural stem cell grafts have been shown to regenerate myelin – the protective coating around nerve fibres – in mice with multiple sclerosis (MS)-like brain lesions. - [Cough medicine may slow Parkinson’s dementia symptoms](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cough-medicine-may-slow-parkinsons-dementia-symptoms-ins25/): A widely used cough medicine may help slow the progression of dementia in people with Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests. - [Active Care Group launches technology-enhanced neurorehabilitation division](https://nrtimes.co.uk/active-care-group-launches-technology-enhanced-neurorehabilitation-division-active23/): Active Care Group, a UK based provider of complex care, has launched a new division - Active Neuro, offering transformative rehabilitation through technology-enhanced clinical pathways for adults within the UK with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease. - [Navy veteran looks to positive future after life-changing collision](https://nrtimes.co.uk/navy-veteran-looks-to-positive-future-after-life-changing-collision-slater25/): A Royal Navy veteran involved in a serious road collision has been forced to give up the job he loved and shelve his retirement plans due to his life-changing injuries. - [Charity hike raises £5,000 for brain aneurysm support](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charity-hike-raises-5000-for-brain-aneurysm-support-aab25/): Twenty fundraisers from Ashby and the surrounding area have raised over £5,000 after completing a tough 10-mile hike in the Peak District in aid of a brain aneurysm support charity. - [Brain structure differences seen in psychopathic traits](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-structure-differences-seen-in-psychopathic-traits-np25/): Men diagnosed with psychopathy share similarities in brain structure that differ from the general population, a study has found — a discovery researchers say could help improve understanding and treatment of the condition. - [The complexities of personal injury litigation where there is a diagnosis of FND](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-complexities-of-personal-injury-litigation-where-there-is-a-diagnosis-of-functional-neurological-disorder-enable24/): The Spinal Injuries Association has issued a statement in response to theUK government’s 10-Year Health Plan which was revealed yesterday. - [Round up: Four key pathways to Alzheimer’s disease identified, stressful life events linked to Alzheimer’s development, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-four-key-pathways-to-alzheimers-disease-identified-stressful-life-events-linked-to-alzheimers-development-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest research developments in the world of neuro rehabilitation. - [Drug may aid brain injury from military blasts](https://nrtimes.co.uk/drug-may-aid-brain-injury-from-military-blasts-htai25/): An experimental drug has shown early promise in treating brain injuries caused by repeated blast exposure, a common issue among military personnel. - [Spinal Injuries Association issues statement in response to Government PIP announcement](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-injuries-association-issues-statement-in-response-to-government-pip-announcement-spinal24/): The Spinal Injuries Association has issued a statement in response to the UK Government’s PIP Bill vote. - [Rugby players show dementia-linked brain changes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rugby-players-show-dementia-linked-brain-changes-hnc25/): Two new studies have found no cases of early-onset dementia in 200 former professional rugby players, but revealed biological and structural brain changes linked to increased long-term risk. - [US surgeon sues McLaren over snowmobile crash](https://nrtimes.co.uk/us-surgeon-sues-mclaren-over-snowmobile-crash-nrlaw25/): A US neurosurgeon is suing McLaren Automotive Events after suffering a “very significant” brain injury during a snowmobile safari organised by the company in Finland. - [When a migraine is more than a headache: The clinical negligence aspects of a migraine misdiagnosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/when-a-migraine-is-more-than-a-headache-the-clinical-negligence-aspects-of-a-migraine-misdiagnosis-penn25/): By Alison Johnson, clinical negligence partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP - [The efficacy of DTI MRI scans in English personal injury litigation: A critical analysis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-efficacy-of-dti-mri-scans-in-english-personal-injury-litigation-a-critical-analysis-penn25/): Warren Collins, Partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP and Pankaj Madan, Barrister at Exchange Chambers and 12 King’s Bench Walk, take a look at the use of imaging in the court. - [The consequences of a delayed or missed diagnosis of a stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-consequences-of-a-delayed-or-missed-diagnosis-of-a-stroke-penn25/): By Alison Johnson, clinical negligence partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper - [Elite rowers face sevenfold increase in AFib risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/elite-rowers-face-sevenfold-increase-in-afib-risk-nra25/): One in five former elite rowers develops atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder that can raise stroke risk, despite having fewer traditional risk factors. - [NHS stroke care failures rise sharply, ombudsman warns](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-stroke-care-failures-rise-sharply-ombudsman-warns-stroke25/): Complaints and investigations into poor stroke care in the NHS have risen significantly, with the health ombudsman reporting a two-thirds increase in formal investigations over four years. - [Children’s brain injury unit opens at Southampton hospital](https://nrtimes.co.uk/childrens-brain-injury-unit-opens-at-southampton-hospital-char25/): A new ward for children recovering from neurological injuries and illnesses has opened at Southampton Children’s Hospital, created with funding from a charity set up in memory of 10-year-old Robbie Keville. - [Understanding FND – a rising concern in personal injury claims](https://nrtimes.co.uk/understanding-fnd-a-rising-concern-in-personal-injury-claims-advertiser-content-bbs25/): This blog was written thanks to the expertise of The Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. - [Circle Rehabilitation: Joginder’s story](https://nrtimes.co.uk/circle-rehabilitation-joginders-story-circle25/): We share the story of Joginder Thethi, who spent three months at the state-of-the-art Circle Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham to recover from a series of severe health issues - [Bioelectric implant helps restore movement after paralysis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/bioelectric-implant-helps-restore-movement-after-paralysis-ins25/): A new bioelectric implant has restored movement in rats with spinal cord injuries, offering early evidence of a possible future treatment for paralysis in humans. - [The impact of welfare cuts for those with spinal cord injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-impact-of-welfare-cuts-for-those-with-spinal-cord-injuries-spinal24/): By freelance journalist and spinal cord injury survivor, R.F. Hunt - [Grip strength linked to brain changes in psychosis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/grip-strength-linked-to-brain-np25/): Grip strength and patterns of brain connectivity may offer early indicators of psychosis, according to researchers exploring new avenues for detection and treatment. - [Voyage Care acquires site for brain injury service](https://nrtimes.co.uk/voyage-care-acquires-site-for-brain-injury-service-nrlaw25/): Voyage Care has acquired a site in Thornaby to develop a new specialist brain injury rehabilitation service. - [Heading in football has no 'safe limit,' court hears in brain injury case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/heading-in-football-has-no-safe-limit-court-hears-in-brain-injury-case-nrlaw25/): A High Court hearing has been told that there exists no "safe threshold" for the number of times football players can head the ball; as part of ongoing legal proceedings involving former players seeking compensation for alleged brain injuries sustained during their careers. - [Brain injury linked to criminal behaviour in new study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-linked-to-criminal-behaviour-in-new-study-life25/): Damage to a specific brain pathway may contribute to criminal or violent behaviour in some people after brain injury, a new study has found. - [Neuro survey reveals NHS gaps, with only a third of patients needs being met](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neuro-survey-reveals-nhs-gaps-with-only-a-third-of-patients-needs-being-met-lpc25/): People living with neurological conditions across England are being failed by a health system that is struggling to meet even basic needs, according to a new survey. - [Cambridge trust wins funding for brain injury tech](https://nrtimes.co.uk/addenbrookes-wins-funding-for-brain-injury-tech-ins25/): Two medical technology projects from Addenbrooke’s Hospital have secured a share of £3m in national funding to support work on acquired brain injuries. - [Star Wars fans raise £10,000 for brain injury charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/star-wars-fans-raise-10000-for-brain-injury-charity-char25/): A group of Star Wars fans in movie-accurate costumes has raised £10,000 for Brainkind, a York-based charity supporting people with brain injuries. - [Sleep quality may outweigh quantity in dementia risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sleep-quality-may-outweigh-quantity-in-dementia-risk-sleep24/): Good-quality sleep could play a bigger role than sleep duration in protecting brain health in later life, new research suggests. - [Domestic violence linked to long-term mental health risks](https://nrtimes.co.uk/domestic-violence-linked-to-long-term-mental-health-risks/): Women exposed to physical abuse in domestic violence can face serious mental health issues that persist for decades after the abuse has ended. - [Parkinson’s trial moves forward after safety review](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parkinsons-trial-moves-forward-after-safety-review-nra25/): A Phase 2a trial of exidavnemab for Parkinson’s disease has passed an interim safety review, allowing researchers to proceed with higher dose testing. - [Longitude Prize on ALS launches to advance AI-based drug discovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/longitude-prize-on-als-launches-to-award-7-5-million-to-ai-drug-target-discoveries-for-most-common-form-of-mnd-therapy25/): The Longitude Prize on ALS, a new £7.5 million global challenge prize, has launched today to incentivise and reward cutting edge AI-based approaches to transform drug discovery for the treatment of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), the most common form of MND (motor neurone disease). - [Pregnancy complications linked to later stroke risk](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pregnancy-complications-linked-to-later-stroke-risk-stroke25/): Women who experience pregnancy complications face a higher risk of stroke in the decades after giving birth, new research shows. - [Aiding a seamless transition and improved outcomes for patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/aiding-a-seamless-transition-and-improved-outcomes-for-patients-sweet25/): Achieving the best possible outcome for every individual under our care is what drives us at SweetTree, and it is this commitment that sits at the heart of our SweetTree Discharge Planning Partnerships - [Letter writing helps families process brain injury grief](https://nrtimes.co.uk/letter-writing-helps-families-process-brain-injury-grief-nra25/): Writing letters to loved ones as they were before their brain injury may help families understand and cope with the complex grief that often follows, researchers have found. - [Surrey charity celebrates 90 years of enabling disabled people to be as independent as possible](https://nrtimes.co.uk/surrey-charity-celebrates-90-years-of-enabling-disabled-people-to-be-as-independent-as-possible-qef25/): On 27th June, Surrey based disability charity, Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is celebrating 90 years of providing innovative, expert services that enable disabled people to achieve their potential and live with greater independence. - [VR aids stroke survivors in regaining arm movement](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vr-aids-stroke-survivors-in-regaining-arm-movement-lpc25/): Virtual reality used alongside standard therapy may help stroke survivors regain arm function, a major new analysis suggests. - [Charity secures funding to sustain Family Liaison Service](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charity-secures-funding-to-sustain-family-liaison-service-slater25/): A family support service for children with disabilities and their loved ones has secured funding to ensure it can continue its vital role in the Gwent community. - [How traumatic brain injury lawyers are using AI: Implications for rehab clinicians](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-traumatic-brain-injury-lawyers-are-using-ai-implications-for-rehab-clinicians-penn25/): There are two types of brain injury professional: those that embrace Artificial Intelligence and those that will be left behind - [New brain injury system expands beyond coma scale](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-brain-injury-system-expands-beyond-coma-scale-therapy25/): A proposed framework for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) adds blood tests, scans and patient history to the standard Glasgow Coma Scale. - [Heading linked to brain changes without cognitive decline](https://nrtimes.co.uk/heading-linked-to-brain-changes-without-cognitive-decline-nracm25/): Heading a football can alter brain structure and chemistry, even without causing concussion or impairing thinking, a controlled trial using MRI scans has shown. - [Personalised electrical stimulation may boost spinal injury recovery, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tailored-electrical-therapy-boosts-spinal-injury-response-life25/): Personalised electrical stimulation may improve movement recovery in people with spinal cord injuries, early findings suggest. - [Mandatory autism training guidance released for care staff](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mandatory-autism-training-guidance-released-for-care-staff-nra25/): New guidance requires all health and care staff to complete training on supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people. - [Sleep disruption linked to brain changes in adolescence](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sleep-disruption-linked-to-brain-changes-in-adolescence-nra25/): Irregular sleep patterns during adolescence may alter how the brain responds to prenatal risk factors linked to conditions such as schizophrenia and autism, new research in mice suggests. - [National award goes to Northampton teacher for inspiring children with severe mental health conditions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/national-award-goes-to-northampton-teacher-for-inspiring-children-with-severe-mental-conditions-stah25/): A teacher who has dedicated his entire career to helping inspire young people with severe mental health conditions has won a national teaching award. - [Expert warns over social media brain injury trend](https://nrtimes.co.uk/expert-warns-over-social-media-brain-injury-trend-hnc25/): A Lancaster researcher has warned that a viral challenge involving high-speed collisions is exposing young people to serious brain injuries and long-term neurological risks. - [Brain-injured player to compete at international tournament](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injured-player-to-compete-at-international-tournament-ins25/): A Welsh rugby player left with brain damage and severe sight loss after a teenage bike crash is preparing to compete in a global mixed ability tournament next week. - [New plan could aid injured brain implant patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-plan-could-aid-injured-brain-implant-patients-nrlaw25/): Patients harmed by high-risk brain implants could receive automatic compensation under a new proposal aimed at protecting those taking part in experimental trials. - [Cure Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Research UK announce partnership](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cure-parkinsons-and-alzheimers-research-uk-announce-a-partnership-char25/): Cure Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Research UK are working on an initiative that could pave the way for innovative neurodegenerative treatments. - [Diet shift improves sleep within a day, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/diet-shift-improves-sleep-within-a-day-study-finds-sleep24/): Eating five cups of fruit and vegetables during the day may significantly improve sleep quality that same night, according to new research. - [Pharma and business round up: Advancing treatment for dementia, phase 2 trial for Alzheimer’s treatment and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/round-up-advancing-treatment-for-frontotemporal-dementia-phase-2-trial-for-alzheimers-treatment-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest pharma and business developments in business in the world of neuro-rehab. - [Common heart device linked to higher stroke risk, but new findings may improve safety](https://nrtimes.co.uk/common-heart-device-linked-to-higher-stroke-risk-but-new-findings-may-improve-safety-stroke25/): Researchers say new insights into blood flow patterns could explain why some heart failure patients with implanted pumps are more likely to suffer strokes. - [ECT linked to 34% lower suicide risk in severe depression, review finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ect-linked-to-34-per-cent-lower-suicide-risk-in-severe-depression-review-finds-np25/): People with severe depression who received electroconvulsive therapy were 34 per cent less likely to die by suicide than those treated with standard alternatives such as antidepressant medication, a major international review has found. - [Nerve stimulation therapy shows promise for spinal cord injury recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nerve-stimulation-therapy-shows-promise-for-spinal-cord-injury-recovery-in-new-clinical-trial-life25/): A new therapy combining electrical nerve stimulation with physical rehabilitation has led to significant improvements in arm and hand function for people with spinal cord injuries. - [Cancer drugs could aid stroke recovery by reprogramming brain’s immune response](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cancer-drugs-could-aid-stroke-recovery-by-reprogramming-brains-immune-response-lpc25/): A class of drugs currently used to treat cancer may also help stroke patients recover by protecting neurons and limiting damage following a stroke. - [No safeguards in place when teenage kickboxer died, coroner finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/no-safeguards-in-place-when-teenage-kickboxer-died-coroner-finds-aab25/): A 15-year-old three-time world kickboxing champion died from a severe traumatic brain injury after an unsanctioned bout that lacked basic safety measures, a coroner has found. - [Travel card will help brain injury survivors communicate their needs](https://nrtimes.co.uk/east-midlands-railway-has-teamed-up-with-headway-derby-to-offer-a-new-card-helping-brain-injury-survivors-communicate-their-needs-when-travelling-char25/): 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. - [Tech enables man with ALS to 'speak' in real time](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-brain-computer-interface-has-enabled-a-man-with-als-to-speak-in-real-time-by-converting-brain-activity-directly-into-a-synthetic-voice-ins25/): The investigational system allows the user to communicate with family through a digital vocal tract that simulates speech, enabling him to adjust intonation and even produce simple melodies. - [Woman suing Costco for US$14m in TBI case](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-woman-is-suing-costco-for-us14m-after-a-display-cabinet-allegedly-fell-on-her-in-a-california-store-causing-a-traumatic-brain-injury-nra25/): Sadie Novotny filed the lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation following the 22 March incident at the company’s Santa Rosa store in northern California. - [TV star died from ‘devastating brain injury’ after car crash, inquest hears](https://nrtimes.co.uk/race-across-the-world-contestant-sam-gardiner-died-from-a-brain-injury-sustained-in-a-car-crash-an-inquest-has-heard/): Race Across the World contestant Sam Gardiner died from a brain injury sustained in a car crash, an inquest has heard - [Smartphone-based tests may speed up Huntington’s drug trials by better tracking disease progression](https://nrtimes.co.uk/smartphone-based-tests-may-speed-up-huntingtons-drug-trials-by-better-tracking-disease-progression-hunt24/): Smartphone assessments could help researchers more precisely detect progression in Huntington’s disease, potentially improving the efficiency of clinical trials. - [FDA approves first blood test to detect amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer’s](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fda-approves-first-blood-test-to-detect-amyloid-plaques-linked-to-alzheimers-disease-np25/): The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first blood test capable of detecting amyloid plaques, one of the key signs of Alzheimer’s disease, offering a simpler alternative to current diagnostic methods. - [Oral and gut bacteria linked to cognitive decline in Parkinson’s, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/oral-and-gut-bacteria-linked-to-cognitive-decline-in-parkinsons-study-finds-nra25/): Bacteria in the mouth and gut may contribute to worsening memory and thinking problems in people with Parkinson’s disease, researchers have found. - [Cerebral Palsy Scotland partners with Slater and Gordon](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cerebral-palsy-scotland-partners-with-slater-and-gordon-slater25/): New funding has been secured by a charity which works with people with Cerebral Palsy in Scotland, to help sustain and develop its specialist support service. - [Charity launches nationwide fundraising appeal for psychiatric patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/northampton-based-charity-launches-nationwide-fundraising-appeal-for-psychiatric-patients-stah25/): The UK’s largest mental health charity specialising in complex mental health, located in Northampton, has launched a major fundraising appeal designed to support psychiatric patients. - [College American football players show higher rates of sleep apnoea than general population](https://nrtimes.co.uk/college-football-players-show-higher-rates-of-sleep-apnoea-than-general-population-sleep24/): More than a third of college football players meet clinical criteria for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), significantly exceeding the estimated rates in the general population. - [New grants to support physical activity for people with Parkinson’s in marginalised communities](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-grants-to-support-physical-activity-for-people-with-parkinsons-in-marginalised-communities-char25/): A new pilot scheme offering grants of up to £3,000 will help more marginalised communities across the UK deliver physical activity sessions for people living with Parkinson’s. - [Hull brain injury charity formalises NHS partnership with new hospital contract](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hull-brain-injury-charity-formalises-nhs-partnership-with-new-hospital-contract-therapy25/): A Hull-based charity supporting people with brain injuries has been awarded an honorary contract with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTHT), marking a formal step in a partnership that began almost a decade ago. - [‘Scottish Safety Guy’ sings to raise funds for Stroke Association](https://nrtimes.co.uk/scottish-safety-guy-sings-to-raise-funds-for-stroke-association-ins25/): Ross Macdonald thrives on his career in security governance for the UK Government. He also supports his local community’s safety as a volunteer coastguard. - [Research roundup: improving stroke treatment, gene variant doubles dementia risk for men, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-roundup-improving-stroke-treatment-gene-variant-doubles-dementia-risk-for-men-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest research developments impacting on neuro-rehab. - [Cambridge professor accused of failing IQ tests to boost £1m NHS stroke claim](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cambridge-professor-accused-of-failing-iq-tests-to-boost-1m-nhs-stroke-claim-nrlaw25/): A Cambridge academic has been accused of deliberately underperforming on IQ and memory tests to strengthen a £1 million compensation claim against the NHS for alleged failings in stroke care. - [Stroke survivors raise their voice for charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/stroke-survivors-raise-their-voice-for-sing4stroke-stroke25/): Stroke survivors and budding singers from across Northern Ireland raised their voice in a pop-up choir on 4th June to raise funds for the Stroke Association. - [Teens with regular sleep patterns show better heart health seven years later, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/teens-with-regular-sleep-patterns-show-better-heart-health-seven-years-later-study-finds-sleep24/): Teenagers who stick to consistent sleep schedules and maintain quality sleep habits are more likely to show better cardiovascular health in early adulthood, new research has found. - [Viral collision sport offers US$200,000 prize despite head injury warnings](https://nrtimes.co.uk/viral-collision-sport-offers-us200000-prize-despite-head-injury-warnings-hnc25/): Organisers of a viral full-contact sport are offering US$200,000 in prize money for their next event, despite warnings from a neuroscientist and concussion expert about the dangers of the social media-driven challenge. - [Long COVID biomarkers could predict patient risk, new study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/long-covid-biomarkers-could-predict-patient-risk-new-study-suggests/): A clinical study examining immune system proteins in long COVID patients has identified potential biomarkers that researchers believe could help predict risk and guide treatment. - [COTA Case Management discusses the importance of cross-collaboration](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cota-case-management-discusses-the-importance-of-cross-collaboration-nracm25/): Occupational therapist and founder of COTA Case Management, Lauren McCluskey, speaks to NR Times to discuss her journey from the NHS to specialising in amputations, emphasising the importance of collaboration between care teams. - [Brain injury survivors guide medical technology development through new patient involvement programme](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivors-guide-medical-technology-development-through-new-patient-involvement-programme-hnc25/): A programme that connects brain injury survivors with technology developers has led to design changes in at least nine research projects, according to new findings. - [Brain injury survivors help shape new medical technologies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-survivors-help-shape-new-medical-technologies-hnc25/): People living with brain injuries are playing a direct role in shaping how new medical technologies are developed, thanks to a programme designed to ensure innovations meet real-life needs. - [FESGlove enables precise control of individual fingers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fesglove-enables-precise-control-of-individual-fingers-lpc25/): A new glove-based system that uses functional electrical stimulation (FES) to activate individual fingers could offer a more effective way to support hand rehabilitation in people recovering from stroke or spinal cord injuries. - [Greater awareness, not rising prevalence, driving ADHD referral surge](https://nrtimes.co.uk/greater-awareness-not-rising-prevalence-driving-adhd-referral-surge-np25/): The recent surge in ADHD referrals is attributed to increased awareness and acceptance of the condition, rather than an actual rise in its prevalence, according to a new systematic review. - [Timely initiation of statin therapy for diabetes shown to dramatically reduce risk of stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/timely-initiation-of-statin-therapy-for-diabetes-shown-to-dramatically-reduce-risk-of-stroke-stroke25/): In a new study, researchers have found that patients with diabetes who started statin therapy right away reduced the rate of heart attack and stroke by one third compared to those who chose to delay taking the medication. The results can help guide decision-making conversations between clinicians and their patients. - [Jane James and Associates on growing a team of high calibre expert witnesses](https://nrtimes.co.uk/jane-james-and-associates-on-growing-a-team-of-high-calibre-expert-witnesses-nrlaw25/): Founded in 1987, Jane James and Associates is a standalone expert witness firm. Now, Luci Lloyd, Jane's daughter, has taken the reins to help grow the firm and its team of expert witnesses. - [Biomarkers identified that could someday help spot Parkinson's in blood samples](https://nrtimes.co.uk/biomarkers-identified-that-could-someday-help-spot-parkinsons-in-blood-samples-2/): In a new study, researchers show that some cell types in the immune system are activated more in patients who have Parkinson’s. - [Transforming lives after injury: The Breakthrough approach](https://nrtimes.co.uk/transforming-lives-after-injury-the-breakthrough-approach-bcm24/): We spoke with CEO, Annabelle, and Managing Director, Victoria, about how their integrated, person-centred approach is transforming rehabilitation for people after brain and spinal injuries - [The benefits of a consultant led virtual rehab clinic in case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-benefits-of-a-consultant-led-virtual-rehab-clinic-in-case-management-up25/): The Unite Professionals Ltd (UPL) Virtual Rehabilitation Clinic (VRC) is a virtual platform that provides a collaborative initiative between UPL and Pure Sports Medicine. The VRC is an internal closed group platform run monthly to provide UPL case managers with access to a consultant-led rehab clinic. The VRC is funded by UPL to facilitate access - [New CRISPR technology could help repair damaged neurons](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-crispr-technology-could-help-repair-damaged-neurons-nra25/): When a neuron in our body gets damaged, segments of RNA produce proteins that can help repair the injury. But in neurological disorders such as ALS and spinal muscular atrophy, or following spinal cord injuries, the mechanisms for moving life-essential RNA to injured sites within the cell fail. - [South Wales woman cycles 300km in 3 days - 11 years after paralysis](https://nrtimes.co.uk/south-wales-woman-cycles-300km-in-3-days-one-year-after-paralysis-spinal24/): In 2014, Amanda Harris from Meisgyn was paralysed from the chest down after a cycling accident resulted in a spinal cord injury. - [Medications that suppress REM sleep improve survival in ALS patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/medications-that-suppress-rem-sleep-improve-survival-in-als-patients-sleep24/): During REM sleep, the body enters a state of paralysis. This can pose a danger for patients with weakened diaphragms due to neuromuscular diseases. Now new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference has shown that antidepressants that suppress REM sleep are associated with improved survival in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). - [First-of-its-kind video captured of healthy brain development](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-of-its-kind-video-captured-of-healthy-brain-development-nra25/): Researchers have captured a first-of-its-kind video of dynein-Lis1 protein interaction, supporting future drug development for neurological disorders. Our cells rely on microscopic highways and specialised protein vehicles to move everything - from positioning organelles to carting protein instructions to disposing of cellular garbage. These highways (called microtubules) and vehicles (called motor proteins) are indispensable to cellular Researchers have captured a first-of-its-kind video of dynein-Lis1 protein interaction, supporting future drug development for neurological disorders. - [Rugby players’ brains affected by concussion after being cleared to play](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rugby-players-brains-affected-by-concussion-after-being-cleared-to-play-hnc25/): Grassroots rugby concussion guidelines need to be improved as players’ brains remain altered despite them being symptom free and cleared to play, researchers have found. - [Headway calls on government to invest in brain injury in the criminal justice system](https://nrtimes.co.uk/headway-calls-on-government-to-invest-in-brain-injury-in-the-criminal-justice-system-char25/): The UK’s independent sentencing review - launched in October 2024 - aimed to address current prison and probation challenges and better support victims. The final report, published in May 2025, has been welcomed by brain injury charity Headway - which is now calling on the government to formally recognise and invest in increasing understanding of brain injury among professionals working within the criminal justice system. - [Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sleep-aid-blocks-neurodegeneration-in-mice-sleep24/): A common sleep aid restores healthier sleep patterns and protects mice from the brain damage seen in neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. - [Renewed calls for ABI Strategy as report reveals £43bn economic burden](https://nrtimes.co.uk/renewed-calls-for-abi-strategy-as-report-reveals-43bn-economic-burden/): A new report released today has exposed the enormous annual cost of brain injury to the UK economy — £43 billion, or 1.5 per cent of GDP - [Cold sore viral infection implicated in development of Alzheimer’s disease](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cold-sore-viral-infection-implicated-in-development-of-alzheimers-disease/): Symptomatic infection with the virus responsible for cold sores around the mouth–herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1 for short - may have a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new study. - [How serious is your brain injury? New criteria will reveal more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-serious-is-your-brain-injury-new-criteria-will-reveal-more-hnc25/): After more than half a century, assessment of traumatic brain injuries is getting an overhaul. A new framework has been proposed that clinicians say will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatment, providing more rigorous care for some patients and preventing premature discussions about halting life support in others. - [Ex-Service personnel with dementia may be slipping through gaps in support](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ex-service-personnel-with-dementia-may-be-slipping-through-gaps-in-support/): New research has highlighted the experiences of UK ex-Service personnel with dementia who are living in their own homes, and the barriers they have faced in accessing support. - [Vagus nerve stimulation trial shows improvements for spinal cord injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/vagus-nerve-stimulation-trial-shows-improvements-for-spinal-cord-injuries-therapy25/): In a new clinical study, researchers have demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries in patients with upper-limb impairment using an approach called closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV). - [Meet the lawyer: Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby, senior partner at JE Bennett Law](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-lorna-halfpenny-beeby-senior-partner-at-je-bennett-law-nrlaw25/): Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby, senior partner at JE Bennett Law, brings a rare combination of legal acumen and lived experience to her work. With a background in psychology and early career roles supporting individuals with brain injuries, as well as personal insight through a family member's paralysis, she is uniquely equipped to support clients navigating life after catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. - [Less frequent stroke monitoring is safe and effective, study finds](https://nrtimes.co.uk/less-frequent-stroke-monitoring-is-safe-and-effective-study-finds/): Halving the number of times vital signs and neurological function are checked in low-risk patients after treatment for acute ischaemic stroke does not compromise care or recovery, according to new findings. - [New funding enables charity to increase support for families](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-funding-enables-charity-to-increase-support-for-families-slater25/): A charity which works with young people with disabilities and their families is increasing the support available to them after securing funding to finance a new specialist role in its team. - [Potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs discovered](https://nrtimes.co.uk/potential-new-targets-for-alzheimers-drugs-discovered/): By combining information from many large datasets, researchers have identified several new potential targets for treating or preventing Alzheimer’s disease. - ["Spoonful" of microplastics in human brains could link to depression and dementia](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spoonful-of-microplastics-in-human-brains-could-link-to-depression-and-dementia-np25/): A groundbreaking collection of four papers has synthesised mounting evidence that microplastics from ultra-processed foods may be accumulating in human brains - and it may potentially be contributing to the rising global rates of depression, dementia, and other mental health disorders. - [Staff and patients take a ‘Co-production Pledge’ at mental health charity](https://nrtimes.co.uk/staff-and-patients-take-a-co-production-pledge-at-mental-health-charity-stah25/): Patients and staff at a charity which looks after people with complex mental health needs have taken the ‘Co-production Pledge’ to ensure patients have an equal say in their care. - [Low-cost blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection developed](https://nrtimes.co.uk/low-cost-blood-test-for-early-alzheimers-detection-developed/): Researchers have developed a blood test that can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by measuring proteins linked to the condition. - [UK’s largest clinical negligence practice expands into Newcastle](https://nrtimes.co.uk/uks-largest-clinical-negligence-practice-expands-into-newcastle-legal23/): The UK’s largest clinical negligence practice Fletchers Solicitors is embarking on an expansion, launching a new office in Newcastle. - [Long-Covid biomarkers identified that could explain neurocognitive changes](https://nrtimes.co.uk/long-covid-biomarkers-identified-that-could-explain-neurocognitive-changes/): A new study has compared inflammation and brain stress responses in Long-Covid patients for the first time, with individuals who have fully recovered. The results show that those with continued brain fog and other cognitive issues have a lower ability to adapt to stress and higher levels of inflammation in their brains. - [Professor Nick Ward: Countering the chronic shortage of rehabilitation services](https://nrtimes.co.uk/professor-nick-ward-countering-the-chronic-shortage-of-rehabilitation-services-aab25/): Stroke is the leading cause of long-term neurological disability worldwide.1,2 One in four adults will experience a stroke and closer to one in three will have some form of acquired brain injury (including stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumours). - [Making FND make sense – why understanding a patient’s family, friends and life are vital to functional gains](https://nrtimes.co.uk/making-fnd-make-sense-why-understanding-a-patients-family-friends-and-life-are-vital-to-functional-gains-spr25/): Throughout my 15-year career in neurorehabilitation, understanding a patient as a unique individual has always been key. Whether they have a neurological condition or an acquired brain injury caring for that individual requires a compassionate, holistic and person-centred approach. - [CPD-accredited event to explore long term quality of life challenges of living with spinal injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cpd-accredited-event-to-explore-long-term-quality-of-life-challenges-of-living-with-spinal-injury/): An Aylesbury charity is set to host its second Study Day, offering inspiring talks addressing the long-term quality-of-life challenges facing the spinal injury community - [Virus exposure linked to neurodegeneration, say researchers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/virus-exposure-linked-to-neurodegeneration-say-researchers/): Studies suggesting that certain viral infections may influence the onset of Alzheimer's diseases are gaining attention. To learn more, a research team has succeeded in breaking the link between viral infection and Alzheimer's disease using a new treatment candidate. - [Harry’s Pals partners with Slater and Gordon](https://nrtimes.co.uk/harrys-pals-partners-with-slater-and-gordon-slater25/): A charity which delivers emotional support to parents of seriously ill or disabled children is able to grow its life-changing provision even further through a new partnership. - [Identifying the first reliable biomarker for depression](https://nrtimes.co.uk/identifying-the-first-reliable-biomarker-for-depression-np24/): While there are currently biomarkers that have been identified for depression, they are not generally reliable and have, so far, not been widely applied in clinical use. Now, researchers have identified what could be the first reliable biomarker for the condition - potentially transforming its diagnosis and treatment. - [How obstructive sleep apnoea affects memory and brain function](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-obstructive-sleep-apnoea-affects-memory-and-brain-function-sleep24/): Researchers have reviewed evidence from human and animal studies showing that OSA patients often experience notable memory impairments, particularly in visual and verbal working memory. - [Campaign launches as children risk losing life-changing therapy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/campaign-launches-as-children-risk-losing-life-changing-therapy/): With the closure of essential therapy providers like the National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre, families of children with movement disorders are facing a devastating crisis. Vital specialist services are vanishing due to chronic underfunding, leaving parents scrambling to find the support their children desperately need. - [Huntington’s Disease treatment granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/huntingtons-disease-treatment-granted-fda-breakthrough-therapy-designation-hunt24/): Gene therapy company uniQure recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to AMT-130 for the treatment of Huntington’s disease. - [Professor Louise Connell: Rewriting the future of rehabilitation with Neurorehabilitation Online](https://nrtimes.co.uk/professor-louise-connell-rewriting-the-future-of-rehabilitation-with-neurorehabilitation-online-aab25/): In a health system often focused on treating illness rather than supporting recovery, Professor Louise Connell is making rehabilitation impossible to ignore. - [Treatment for Huntington’s Disease achieves primary end point in clinical trial](https://nrtimes.co.uk/treatment-for-huntingtons-disease-achieves-primary-end-point-in-clinical-trial-hunt24/): Results from the Phase 2 PIVOT-HD study of PTC518 (votoplam) in Stage 2 and Stage 3 Huntington's disease (HD) patients demonstrated that the treatment met its primary endpoint of reduction in blood Huntingtin (HTT) protein levels. - [Spinal Injuries Association issues statement on care sector and immigration](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-injuries-association-issues-statement-on-care-sector-and-immigration-spinal24/): Charity The Spinal Injuries Association has issued a statement in response to the UK Government's Immigration White Paper. - [Mitochondrial DNA editing is a breakthrough in tackling neurodegenerative diseases](https://nrtimes.co.uk/mitochondrial-dna-editing-is-a-breakthrough-in-tackling-neurodegenerative-diseases-nra25/): Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) editing has emerged as a revolutionary approach in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases. As these diseases continue to impose a significant global health burden, the innovative use of mitochondrial gene editing offers a promising avenue to address their underlying causes. - [Rebuilding a life after brain injury: Mark's story](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rebuilding-a-life-after-brain-injury-marks-story-sweet25/): SweetTree Home Care Services reveal how adopting a structured, outcome-driven approach helped Mark rebuild his life after brain injury. - [Brain stimulation device for combatting fatigue receives research grant](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-stimulation-device-for-combatting-fatigue-receives-research-grant-sleep24/): A research project has received a grant to investigate whether electrical brain stimulation with temporal interference can improve the restorative nature of napping. - [Patient story: How 'brain pacemaker' saved conductor's career](https://nrtimes.co.uk/patient-story-how-brain-pacemaker-saved-conductors-career-aab25/): A music conductor in the US has returned to the podium after receiving innovative brain technology that controls his Parkinson's tremors, allowing him to lead his symphony with renewed confidence. - [Charity curry event continues to grow](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charity-curry-event-continues-to-grow-slater25/): A charity curry night which has raised tens of thousands of pounds in locations across the country is returning to Newcastle for a second year. - [The impact of social media on personal injury claims](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-impact-of-social-media-on-personal-injury-claims-bbs25/): This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. - [Pioneering therapy centre to open in the Midlands this summer](https://nrtimes.co.uk/pioneering-therapy-centre-to-open-in-the-midlands-this-summer/): Resilience Neuro Specialists is aiming to transform neuro-rehab in the Midlands with a pioneering approach to outcome-focused, technology-driven care. - [Child Brain Injury Trust names FBC Manby Bowdler as official legal partner](https://nrtimes.co.uk/child-brain-injury-trust-names-fbc-manby-bowdler-as-official-legal-partner-char25/): National children’s charity The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) has announced FBC Manby Bowdler as its East Midlands’ official legal partner. - [Non-invasive brain stimulation technique shows reduction in mental health symptoms](https://nrtimes.co.uk/non-invasive-brain-stimulation-technique-shows-reduction-in-mental-health-symptoms-np24/): Patients suffering from depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders experienced significant relief from their symptoms after a new treatment that uses sound waves to modulate deep brain activity, according to new research. - [AI identifies brain network predictive of psychosis in Alzheimer’s Disease](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-identifies-brain-network-predictive-of-psychosis-in-alzheimers-disease/): Researchers at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have developed an AI-based tool that identifies a brain metabolic network capable of predicting psychosis in Alzheimer's disease (AD). - [AI-powered speech therapy platform for neurological conditions helps to remove language barriers](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-ai-powered-cognitive-and-speech-therapy-platform-neurological-conditions/): For the first time, Spanish and Indian English speakers recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aphasia, apraxia, dementia, or other neurological conditions can access a comprehensive library of culturally and linguistically tailored cognitive rehabilitation exercises from their homes. - [Epilepsy following brain injury increases risk of premature death](https://nrtimes.co.uk/epilepsy-following-brain-injury-increases-risk-of-premature-death-hnc24/): People who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury are at an 80 per cent higher risk of premature death compared to those who have suffered a similar brain injury without developing epilepsy. - [Can exercise and rehab services be integrated into breast cancer care?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/can-exercise-and-rehab-services-be-integrated-into-breast-cancer-care-therapy25/): A new trial has revealed the potential of a programme designed to connect patients who have breast cancer to needed exercise and rehabilitation services starting at diagnosis and throughout care. - [Brain injury and surveillance: ensuring the integrity of case footage](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-injury-and-surveillance-ensuring-the-integrity-of-case-footage-nrlaw25/): Acquired brain injuries are sometimes subtle, sometimes catastrophic and always unwanted. They can have instant or slow developing impacts on a person’s life, they can be difficult to diagnose, difficult to quantify and difficult for an insurer to monetise with regards rehabilitation and compensation costs. - [Meet the case manager: Jenny Webster, Westcountry Case Management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-case-manager-jenny-webster-westcountry-case-management-nracm25/): We hear from Jenny Webster of Westcountry Case Management about her journey into case management and her experiences in the role so far. - [Meet the lawyer: Laura Sylvester, Taylor Rose](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-laura-sylvester-taylor-rose-nrlaw25/): In this edition of Meet the Lawyer, we hear from Laura Sylvester, Partner in the Medical Negligence Department at Taylor Rose - [How to find a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in neuropsychology](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-to-find-a-clinical-psychologist-who-specialises-in-neuropsychology-lnc25/): If you are seeking to find a qualified Clinical Psychologist to work with yourself, your family member or a client (if you are a case manager, for example), you can be reassured that this is a protected title, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - [Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nontraditional-risk-factors-shed-light-on-unexplained-strokes-in-adults-younger-than-50/): Adults younger than 50 years of age had more than double the risk of having a stroke from migraine or other nontraditional stroke risk factors rather than traditional risks such as high blood pressure, according to new research. - [Nature-based activity is effective therapy for anxiety and depression](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nature-based-activity-is-effective-therapy-for-anxiety-and-depression-np24/): A nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that participants saw improvements in mood and anxiety levels in as little as 12 weeks. - [AI predicts athletes' risk of lower-extremity injury after concussion](https://nrtimes.co.uk/ai-predicts-athletes-risk-of-lower-extremity-injury-after-concussion-hnc24/): Athletes who suffer a concussion have a serious risk of re-injury after returning to play, but identifying which athletes are most vulnerable has always been a bit of a mystery, until now. Using AI, researchers have developed a novel machine learning model that predicts an athlete’s risk of lower-extremity musculoskeletal (MKS) injury after concussion with 95 per cent accuracy. - [Suffered an Auto Accident in New York? Read This Before Filing a Claim](https://nrtimes.co.uk/suffered-an-auto-accident-in-new-york-read-this-before-filing-a-claim/): In 2023, there were 38,105 total crashes in New York City, with nearly 260 traffic deaths. Despite the stringent enforcement of traffic laws, the statistics indicate an alarming situation. Even if you’re following all the road safety laws, there are still significant chances of getting hurt by a negligent driver. Distracted, drunk, or aggressive driving - [Helping clients with cerebral palsy: A personalised approach to independence and mobility](https://nrtimes.co.uk/helping-clients-with-cerebral-palsy-a-personalised-approach-to-independence-and-mobility-rmr25/): 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 - [Charity announces nationwide legal support network for families facing childhood ABI](https://nrtimes.co.uk/charity-announces-nationwide-legal-support-network-for-families-facing-childhood-abi-legal23/): The Child Brain Injury Trust has announced the launch of its newly restructured Legal Support Service which provides free, independent legal advice to families and young people affected by childhood-acquired brain injury (ABI). - [Does technology use by ‘digital pioneers’ correlate to cognitive decline?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/does-technology-use-by-digital-pioneers-correlate-to-cognitive-decline-nra25/): A new study has revealed that digital technologies are associated with reduced cognitive decline. - [App improves depression symptoms among primary care patients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/app-improves-depression-symptoms-among-primary-care-patients-np24/): Patients with depression who received the Moodivate app saw clinically meaningful reductions in their symptoms that were twice those achieved with standard-of-care therapy in a clinical trial conducted at 22 primary care practices. - [£1.7m secured to fund specialist housing for child with severe brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/1-7m-secured-to-fund-specialist-housing-for-child-with-severe-brain-injury-legal23/): The medical negligence team at Thompsons Solicitors, working with barristers David Knifton KC and Chris Gutteridge from Exchange Chambers, have secured a £1.7 million interim payment to help a young girl with severe brain injuries access the specialist housing and care she desperately needs. - [Landmark study uncovers new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders](https://nrtimes.co.uk/landmark-study-uncovers-new-genetic-cause-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders/): A seminal study has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) - a discovery that offers both closure and hope to potentially thousands of families worldwide who have long been searching for answers. - [Police officers face twice the risk of traumatic brain injury and PTSD](https://nrtimes.co.uk/police-officers-face-twice-the-risk-of-traumatic-brain-injury-and-ptsd-hnc24/): Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population, a new survey-based study has revealed, with officers who incur these injuries while on duty facing more than double the risk of developing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). - [Choosing a brain injury or SCI specialist solicitor](https://nrtimes.co.uk/choosing-a-brain-injury-or-sci-specialist-solicitor-penn25/): Warren Collins, chief assessor to the Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme and solicitor-advocate and partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP navigates the difficult decision of choosing an appropriate solicitor to handle a complex claim for brain or spinal cord injuries Aren’t all solicitors the same? Surely, I should go to someone local or to - [New research establishes long-term risk of stroke](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-research-establishes-long-term-risk-of-stroke-odstock24/): University of Calgary researchers say if you’ve had a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), you remain at high risk of having another, more severe stroke for several years thereafter. - [Landmark FDA clearance for novel AI-powered stroke imaging](https://nrtimes.co.uk/landmark-fda-clearance-for-novel-ai-powered-stroke-imaging-odstock24/): The FDA has provided clearance of a novel and patented feature that enables physicians to assess ischemic core volume from universally available non-contrast CT (NCCT) images through the Brainomix 360 Stroke solution, developed by Brainomix. - [Meet the lawyer: Emma Zukowska, partner and solicitor at Nelsons](https://nrtimes.co.uk/meet-the-lawyer-emma-zukowska-partner-and-solicitor-at-nelsons-legal23/): We speak to Emma Zukowska of Nelsons about her career to date and her ongoing commitment to supporting clients - [Irwin Mitchell expands to larger office in Liverpool](https://nrtimes.co.uk/irwin-mitchell-expands-to-larger-office-in-liverpool-nrlaw25/): Irwin Mitchell, one of the UK's largest provider of legal services to serious injury survivors, is moving to a larger office in Liverpool following a sustained period of growth since initially moving to the city in 2022. - [JCP Solicitors strengthens brain injury support with new starters](https://nrtimes.co.uk/jcp-solicitors-strengthens-brain-injury-support-with-new-starters-legal23/): Wales-based JCP Solicitors has welcomed new staters Carlos Land and Jessica Thomas to its serious injury service to support those who have suffered as a result of birth or brain injury. - [Express Solicitors strengthens clinical negligence team](https://nrtimes.co.uk/express-solicitors-strengthens-clinical-negligence-team-legal23/): Express Solicitors has announced it is strengthening its clinical negligence team with the appointment of a new Partner and deputy head of the department - Tanzeela Aslam. - [Evolve Case Management hosts inaugural Life After Litigation conference](https://nrtimes.co.uk/evolve-case-management-hosts-inaugural-life-after-litigation-conference-nracm25/): 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. - [The role of case management in nativating jury service: A reflective journey](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-rose-of-case-management-in-nativating-jury-service-a-reflective-journey-up25/): Recently called for jury duty, Jo Evans, CEO of Unite Professionals Case Management and an experienced Occupational Therapist and Case Manager, reflects on how her professional background has equipped her to navigate the challenges of serving as a juror with objectivity. - [Hearing our clients' voice](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hearing-our-clients-voice-ilscm24/): "As I gained more experience as a case manager, I realised that while actively listening to clients and their families is simple, supporting clients to develop their own voice sufficiently to ensure that it is heard can be challenging" - [Advancing adaptive deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease](https://nrtimes.co.uk/advancing-adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation-for-parkinsons-disease-nra25/): A deep brain stimulation device called AlphaDBS has recieved CE Mark of approval to advance its roll out across Europe. - [COMT inhibitors to treat cognitive impairment in neuropsychiatric disorders](https://nrtimes.co.uk/comt-inhibitors-to-treat-cognitive-impairment-in-neuropsychiatric-disorders-np24/): The Lieber Institute for Brain Development has announced the progression toward clinical testing of a unique, centrally acting catechol Omethyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor from its collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. - [Breakthrough welcomes Victoria McDermott to the Directorial Board](https://nrtimes.co.uk/breakthrough-welcomes-victoria-mcdermott-to-the-directorial-board-bcm24/): Breakthrough Case Management has announced that Victoria McDermott, the company’s Head of Case Management, will be joining its Directorial Board as Joint Owner and Managing Director - [Preventing brain injury and understanding and supporting survivors during Brain Injury Awareness Month](https://nrtimes.co.uk/preventing-brain-injury-and-understanding-and-supporting-survivors-during-brain-injury-awareness-month-cor25/): This article highlights the latest UK data on brain injury, prevention strategies, and the urgent need for better services - [Parakeet study could inform development of new speech therapies](https://nrtimes.co.uk/parakeet-study-could-inform-development-of-new-speech-therapies-therapy25/): A new study investigating how a parakeet’s brain helps it to mimic human words has established the bird as an important animal model for investigating speech motor control, and researchers say the findings could help develop therapeutic solutions for addressing a range of communication disorders. - [Fine-tuning zinc activity to improve messaging in brain](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fine-tuning-zinc-activity-to-improve-messaging-in-brain-np24/): Neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ’s function, including improving memory and lessening symptoms of some neurological disorders, but getting the right amount to the right place is key. - [Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nearly-half-of-depression-diagnoses-could-be-considered-treatment-resistant-np24/): Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being ‘treatment-resistant’, as new research suggests that many don’t respond to multiple antidepressant options. - [NHS partnership to enhance stroke rehabilitation using VR](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nhs-partnership-to-enhance-stroke-rehabilitation-using-vr-odstock24/): Neurotech company Reneural is partnering with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Brunel University of London, to bring VR stroke rehabilitation to patients. - [Gene replacement therapy for spinal muscular atrophy shows positive trial results](https://nrtimes.co.uk/gene-replacement-therapy-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy-shows-positive-trial-results-therapy25/): A Phase 3 trial of intrathecal onasemnogene abeparvovec (OAV101 IT) - an investigational gene replacement therapy - in children ages two to 18 years with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has shown positive results. - [Enable Law secures its highest ever personal injury settlement of £27.4 million for victim of road collision](https://nrtimes.co.uk/enable-law-secures-its-highest-ever-personal-injury-settlement-of-27-4-million-for-victim-of-road-collision-enable24/): Enable Law, the specialist personal injury, mental capacity and medical negligence law firm, has secured a record-high £27.4 million settlement for a client who suffered life-changing brain injuries when she was hit by a car - [The search for case management firm of the year begins](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-search-for-case-management-firm-of-the-year-begins-nracm25/): 2025 sees the return of NR Times' Case Management Firm of the Year Award. The award is one of nine to be won at the third-annual NR Times Awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor, Iris Care Group. The Case Management Firm of the Year award celebrates excellence, dedication, and innovation in the field of - [Passion, experience and the power of connection in case management](https://nrtimes.co.uk/passion-experience-and-the-power-of-connection-in-case-management-bcm24/): With 16 years of experience and a reputation that precedes her in the industry, Kate Lewis is not just a case manager—she’s a mentor, an advocate, and a leader in her field - [Sponsored: London startup unveils the UK’s first conversational AI wearable, ushering in a new era of proactive care](https://nrtimes.co.uk/sponsored-london-startup-unveils-the-uks-first-conversational-ai-wearable-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-proactive-care/): A quiet revolution is unfolding in London. In a small, determined startup, years of relentless effort have given birth to a breakthrough in digital health. The Value Care Group, a company built on four decades of frontline care experience, has spent two years engineering what many believed was impossible. Today, that vision becomes reality. Mica, - [Kier Starmer abolishes NHS England](https://nrtimes.co.uk/kier-starmer-abolishes-nhs-england-nrlaw25/): Kier Starmer has announced that he will abolish NHS England, bringing the health service back under control of ministers. The UK Prime Minister announced the decision during a speech yesterday, saying that the move would make the “overcautious, flabby state” more effective. Starmer said that the abolition of NHS England would free up cash for - [Six-figure settlement for life-changing brain injury rehab](https://nrtimes.co.uk/six-figure-settlement-for-life-changing-brain-injury-rehab-nrlaw25/): A 21-year-old man has received a six-figure settlement to fund his rehabilitation following an incident where he was hit by a motorcycle and acquired a life-changing brain injury. According to report, James Donovan, 21, who was 17 at the time of the accident was hit by a motorcycling at almost 70mph in a 40 zone. - [Why a smaller, person-centred complex care service might be the best option for you and or your clients](https://nrtimes.co.uk/why-a-smaller-person-centred-complex-care-service-might-be-the-best-option-for-you-and-or-your-clients-bcm24/): We look at some of the compelling reasons why opting for a smaller service can be better than going with a larger national provider - [Take-home Multiple Sclerosis tablet now available on NHS](https://nrtimes.co.uk/take-home-multiple-sclerosis-tablet-now-available-on-nhs/): Patients in the UK will now have access to a take-home Multiple Sclerosis (MS) tablet - Cladribine - which was previously only prescribed for people with relapsing remitting MS. - [Over £10m to advance pioneering VR neuro-rehab glasses](https://nrtimes.co.uk/10-35m-to-advance-pioneering-vr-neurorehabilitation-glasses-lpc25/): A digital software company has raised £10.35m to advance its augmented reality (AR) glasses for neurorehabilitation to patients living with neurological disorders. - [Rehab support service launches for serious injuries](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rehab-support-service-launches-for-serious-injuries-lw25/): An in-house early rehabilitation and support service as been launched by Serious Injury Law to support recovery for seriously injured individuals. - [Hudgell Solicitors and Spinal Injuries Association renew partnership](https://nrtimes.co.uk/hudgell-solicitors-and-spinal-injuries-association-renew-partnership-spinal24/): National law firm, Hudgell Solicitors, have renewed their partnership with Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) after a successful year of campaigning for the rights of people with spinal cord injury - [Neuro-rehab professionals can access new training programme](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neuro-rehab-professional-can-access-a-new-training-programme-nra25/): Neuro-rehab professionals can access a new training programme led by the UK's National Rehabilitation Centre. - [‘Outstanding’ psychiatrist scoops teaching award for inspiring the next doctor generation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/outstanding-psychiatrist-scoops-teaching-award-for-inspiring-the-next-doctor-generation-stah25/): A final year medical student, who starts as a resident doctor in August, has praised a consultant psychiatrist and mentor who has “filled me with confidence and inspiration”. Jing Wang, who has been studying Medicine at the University of Cambridge, spent a period of time shadowing Dr Alexander Hamilton, who works at mental health charity - [Neurotech roundup: Video games for wrist rehab, new algorithm helps tailor MS treatments, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurotech-roundup-video-games-for-wrist-rehab-new-algorithm-helps-tailor-ms-treatments-and-more/): Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest developments in the world of neurotech. - [Using electronic music to manage anxiety following brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/using-electronic-music-to-manage-anxiety-following-brain-injury-bpm24/): Collaborating with qualified professionals, including Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Penny Trayner and Expert DJ and Tutor Mark Blundell, BPM Rehab has developed a programme that uses electronic music as a method of tackling the cognitive and emotional struggles faced by individuals post-brain injury. - [Breakthrough’s Registered Manager becomes Dignity Champion](https://nrtimes.co.uk/breakthroughs-registered-manager-becomes-dignity-champion-bcm24/): CQC Registered Manager, Michelle Haywood, explains why she has registered as a Dignity Champion on behalf of Breakthrough, to mark this year’s National Dignity in Care Month - [Supporting a new parent living with brain injury](https://nrtimes.co.uk/supporting-a-new-parent-living-with-brain-injury-ilscm24/): 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 - [Research roundup: microplastics in the brain linked to dementia, promoting brain health with gamma frequencies, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-roundup-microplastics-in-the-brain-linked-to-dementia-promoting-brain-health-with-gamma-frequencies-and-more/): Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest research developments in the world of neurology. - [Fourier Rehab announces GReAT 2025 summit](https://nrtimes.co.uk/fourier-rehab-announces-great-2025-summit-fourier24/): Fourier Rehab is set to host GReAT 2025, a premier global summit bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders in rehabilitation technology - [Where does Richardson Care fit in the Brain Injury Care Pathway?](https://nrtimes.co.uk/where-does-richardson-care-fit-in-the-brain-injury-care-pathway/): Richardson Care is a family-owned and run residential care service in Northampton. It has three specialist homes that provide neurorehabilitation and care for adults with acquired brain injury and delivers positive, life-changing outcomes for the people in its care. Service users are often admitted to Richardson Care following a period of acute rehabilitation in a - [A holistic approach to neuropsychology: Championing human rights, independence and neurorehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/a-holistic-approach-to-neuropsychology-championing-human-rights-independence-and-neurorehabilitation-tlnc25/): By The London Neurocognitive Clinic In the realm of neuropsychology, a holistic approach is paramount to addressing the multifaceted needs of individuals with neurocognitive conditions. This methodology not only considers the cognitive aspects but also encompasses emotional, social, and functional dimensions, ensuring comprehensive care that aligns with human rights principles and promotes independence. The Essence - [First-of-its-kind AI tool measures how fast the brain ages](https://nrtimes.co.uk/first-of-its-kind-ai-tool-measures-how-fast-the-brain-ages/): A new AI model can measure how fast the brain is ageing, paving the way for its use as a powerful new tool to help understand, prevent and treat cognitive decline and dementia. - [Neurotech roundup: US$5m to advance next-generation brain implants and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurotech-roundup-us5m-to-advance-next-generation-brain-implants-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest advancements in neurotechnology. - [The role of the Case Manager supporting a client after an ICU experience](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-role-of-the-case-manager-supporting-a-client-after-an-icu-experience-ilscm24/): "By understanding the nature of their trauma, the reasons why they are traumatised, and the impact this can have on their everyday life, we can improve our understanding and expectations of clients and their families" - [Collaborating to achieve a life-changing outcome](https://nrtimes.co.uk/collaborating-to-achieve-a-life-changing-outcome-slater24/): How claimant and defendant representatives worked together to help amputee Dean Fellows rebuild his life after a road collision – settling his multi-million pound claim in an impressively short timeframe and enabling access to rehabilitation along the way - [The Children’s Trust: Transforming outcomes for children across the UK](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-childrens-trust-transforming-outcomes-for-children-across-the-uk/): NR Times sat down with Melanie Burrough, Director of Therapies and Education and Tim Grove, Lead Analyst and Impact Manager to find out what’s next for the Children's Trust following their NR Times Rehab Outcome of the Year Award win - [Cell-catching implant helps identify successful multiple sclerosis treatment](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cell-catching-implant-helps-identify-successful-multiple-sclerosis-treatment/): In a new study, a sponge-like implant in mice helped to guide a treatment that slowed or stopped a degenerative condition similar to multiple sclerosis in humans. It also gave researchers a first look at how primary progressive multiple sclerosis, the fastest-progressing version of the disease, attacks the central nervous system early on. - [Specialist care provider demonstrates 'excellence across all levels of the business'](https://nrtimes.co.uk/specialist-care-provider-demonstrates-excellence-across-all-levels-of-the-business-sweet25/): For SweetTree, receiving a Specialist Care Expertise award in 2023 was not an endpoint but a milestone in their journey of continuous improvement. - [Breakthrough's Holly Luxton on joining the VRA and the value of vocational rehabilitation](https://nrtimes.co.uk/breakthroughs-holly-luxton-on-joining-the-vra-and-the-valie-of-vocational-rehabilitation-bcm24/): I’m delighted that we have joined the Vocational Rehabilitation Association (VRA), strengthening our commitment to supporting individuals on their journey back to work and independence - [CRAs: Making the case for a new model of community-based cognitive rehabilitation ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cras-making-the-case-for-a-new-model-of-community-based-cognitive-rehabilitation-bis23/): Rehabilitation Assistants are often regarded as the unsung heroes of brain injury rehabilitation. But what makes cognitive rehabilitation assistants (CRAs) so effective in supporting their clients to attain their goals of greater independence? - [Surviving a fall from a moving vehicle: Jason's workplace accident](https://nrtimes.co.uk/surviving-a-fall-from-a-moving-vehicle-jasons-workplace-accident-enable24/): Jason (name changed to protect his identity), a digital marketing professional in his early thirties, sustained a catastrophic traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a work-related filming assignment - [New Alzheimer’s drug target identified after decade-long protein study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-alzheimers-drug-target-identified-after-decade-long-protein-study/): New details about the cellular pathway that triggers inflammation and aging and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered; while scientists have also found a way of returning cells to a healthy state, opening up new possibilities in drug development. - [Groundbreaking move to implant novel spinal stimulator](https://nrtimes.co.uk/groundbreaking-move-to-implant-novel-spinal-stimulator/): Efforts to develop spinal cord injury treatments have taken a step forward with the first implant of a novel spinal stimulator in the US. - [Man who suffered a hit and run injury receives £4.3 million settlement](https://nrtimes.co.uk/man-who-suffered-a-hit-and-run-injury-receives-4-3-million-settlement-slater24/): A man to who suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a hit and run has received £4.3 million in compensation, with support from law firm Slater and Gordon - [Care providers to rally against £2bn funding shortfall](https://nrtimes.co.uk/care-providers-to-rally-against-2bn-funding-shortfall/): Over 3000 care providers are set to rally outside Westminster against a care funding shortfall of £2bn on February 25, 2025, following calls for action to improve adult social care. - [Neurologic complications of flu greater for children with neurologic conditions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neurologic-complications-of-flu-greater-for-children-with-neurologic-conditions/): A new study has shown that children with underlying neurological conditions showed a much higher incidence - almost 50 times greater - of serious neurologic complications from contracting the flu. - [Research roundup: drug-testing platform for ALS, NHS dementia savings, sex hormones and neurological health, and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-roundup-drug-testing-platform-for-als-nhs-dementia-savings-sex-hormones-and-neurological-health-and-more/): Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest neurology research and developments, from cost-savings for the NHS to mapping the complex interactions between sex hormones and neurological health and more. - [Neurotech roundup: Spinal cord breakthrough, Parkinson's robotics and DARPA move](https://nrtimes.co.uk/discover-the-latest-developments-in-neurotechnology/): NR Times explores the latest developments in neurotechnology. - [Spinal stimulation restores neural function and improves leg strength in spinal muscle atrophy](https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-stimulation-restores-neural-function-and-improves-leg-strength-in-spinal-muscle-atrophy/): Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord has been shown to gradually reawaken functionally silent motor neurons in the spinal cord and improve leg muscle strength and walking in adults with the genetic neurodegenerative disease, spinal muscle atrophy (SMA). - [Improved brain decoder holds promise for communication in people with aphasia](https://nrtimes.co.uk/improved-brain-decoder-holds-promise-for-communication-in-people-with-aphasia/): A pair of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have demonstrated an AI-based tool that can translate a person’s thoughts into continuous text, without requiring the person to comprehend spoken words - [Brain stimulation did not improve motor skills after stroke, shows surprising study](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brain-stimulation-did-not-improve-motor-skills-after-stroke-shows-surprising-study/): Mild electrical brain stimulation did not further improve motor recovery in stroke survivors, according to the results of what researchers say is a surprising study. - [Research roundup: Early Alzheimer's diagnostics test, research priorities in neuropalliative care and more](https://nrtimes.co.uk/research-roundup-early-alzheimers-diagnostics-test-research-priorities-in-neuropalliative-care-and-more/): NR Times explores the latest research developments impacting on neuro-rehab. Biomarker test can detect Alzheimer's pathology earlier A newly developed biomarker test can detect small amounts of tau protein and its misfolded pathological forms that litter the brain, cerebrospinal fluid and potentially blood, years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with - [Brainomix presents further evidence for its stroke AI platform  ](https://nrtimes.co.uk/brainomix-presents-further-evidence-for-its-stroke-ai-platform-odstock24/): Stroke wards with access to the AI imaging platform Brainomix 360 were able to double their thrombectomy rate and reduce door-in-door-out (DIDO) time by 65 minutes, its creator says. - [Scale of challenge faced by Parkinson's caregivers revealed in new report](https://nrtimes.co.uk/scale-of-challenge-faced-by-parkinsons-caregivers-revealed-in-new-report/): One in two family caregivers of people with Parkinson’s are juggling their responsibilities with an estimated 37 hours a week of employment, a new report suggests. - [Cell atlas for brain malformation associated with severe epilepsy created](https://nrtimes.co.uk/cell-atlas-for-brain-malformation-associated-with-severe-epilepsy-created/): Using a single-cell sequencing technique, researchers have created the first cell atlas of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) - a malformation of the cerebral cortex that leads to drug-resistant epilepsy - paving the way for the development of new specific treatments for this type of dysplasia. - [Blood pressure medication may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines](https://nrtimes.co.uk/blood-pressure-medication-may-reduce-ischemic-stroke-risk-in-women-with-migraines-odstock24/): Propranolol - a high blood pressure and migraine prevention medication - has been shown to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke risk among women using the drug for migraine prevention. - [NR Times rehab tech roundup](https://nrtimes.co.uk/nr-times-rehab-tech-roundup/): We round up the latest innovations in rehab tech, from falls detection to deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's - [The power of personal goals in the rehabilitation journey](https://nrtimes.co.uk/the-power-of-personal-goals-in-the-rehabilitation-journey/): Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, rehabilitation is most effective when tailored to the aspirations and priorities of the individual, acknowledging the complexity and uniqueness of each journey - [Enable Law appoints ‘inspirational’ new mental capacity team leader](https://nrtimes.co.uk/enable-law-appoints-inspirational-new-mental-capacity-team-leader-enable24/): Enable Law, the leading medical negligence, personal injury and mental capacity law firm, has announced the appointment of Annabelle Vaughan as the new head of its specialist mental capacity team - [Community Case Management announce collaboration](https://nrtimes.co.uk/community-case-management-announce-collaboration-ccm24/): After five years of joyful collaboration with The Wave Project we are thrilled to announce our official partnership with this wonderful charity - [Discover the latest developments in the world of neurotechnology](https://nrtimes.co.uk/discover-the-latest-developments-in-the-world-of-neurotechnology/): NR Times explores the latest developments in the field of neurotechnology - from the funding of precision neurotechnologies that aim to transform the treatment of epilepsy to using the brain to fly drones. - [How speech and language therapy transformed a patient's journey to connection and recovery](https://nrtimes.co.uk/how-speech-and-language-therapy-transformed-a-patients-journey-to-connection-and-recovery-stah24/): In the following article, written by Ellice Wood, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at St Andrew’s Healthcare, Ellice discusses how building understanding, empathy and emotional resilience can break down barriers in communication, demonstrating the profound impact of Speech and Language Therapy on mental health and social integration. 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Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these eating habits. The study investigates the links between genetics, brain structure and disordered eating behaviours in young people. Researchers found that the - [Funding boost to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions](https://nrtimes.co.uk/funding-boost-to-redesign-clinical-trials-for-neurologic-conditions/): In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a US $2.9m grant will engage community partners to improve the design of clinical trials in the US. - [Rehabilitation robotics market may see big move](https://nrtimes.co.uk/rehabilitation-robotics-market-may-see-big-move/): According to a new study, the global rehabilitation robotics market is expected to grow from US$3bn in 2024 to US$8bn by 2032, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent from 2024 to 2032. - [Getting rehab earlier improves concussion outcomes, study suggests](https://nrtimes.co.uk/getting-rehab-earlier-improves-concussion-outcomes-study-suggests/): People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research suggests. - [More diversity and inclusivity needed in neuroscientific research, say scientists](https://nrtimes.co.uk/more-diversity-and-inclusivity-needed-in-neuroscientific-research-say-scientists/): Scientists have made an urgent call for more diversity and inclusion in neuroscience studies to enhance their impact on patient outcomes. - [New gene findings offer hope for personalised epilepsy treatments](https://nrtimes.co.uk/new-gene-findings-offer-hope-for-personalised-epilepsy-treatments/): Two genes associated with variants linked to epilepsy have been uncovered which showed specific traits that make them promising diagnostic biomarkers. - [Tumour-secreted protein may hold the key to better treatments for deadly brain tumour](https://nrtimes.co.uk/tumour-secreted-protein-may-hold-the-key-to-better-treatments-for-deadly-brain-tumour/): Targeting a protein called endocan and its related signalling pathway could be a promising new approach for treating glioblastoma, an aggressive and lethal type of brain cancer. - [Neuro rehab technology innovator elected to National Academy of Inventors](https://nrtimes.co.uk/neuro-rehab-technology-innovator-elected-to-national-academy-of-inventors/): Prominent neuro rehab technology innovator and UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni has been elected to the National Academy of Inventors. - [Patient awarded £70,000 after developing impulse control disorder from common Parkinson's drug](https://nrtimes.co.uk/patient-awarded-70000-after-develop-impulse-control-disorder-from-common-parkinsons-drug-legal23/): The Independent has reported that a Parkinson's patient has received a pay out of £70,000 from his GP after developing a gambling problem after being prescribed a common Parkinson's treatment. ## Pages - [Home](https://nrtimes.co.uk/): Losing just 5% of body weight in middle age could cut stroke risk, study finds Spinal cord injury community calls for further action towards day-to-day accessibility Walking fewer than 5,000 steps a day linked to higher stroke and Parkinson’s risk Ultra-processed foods may increase brain injury risk – study Experts unveil ‘first-ever’ brain injury guidelines - [Promote your vacancy to a captive audience of brain and spinal professionals](https://nrtimes.co.uk/promote-your-neuro-rehab-jobs/): Promote your neuro-rehab vacancy to a captive audience of brain and spinal professionals Our dedicated neuro-rehab jobs portal enables employers involved in all areas of brain and spinal care to meet their talent and skills needs. 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