Stroke survivor takes on ambassador role with rehab tech company

Rehab technology firm GripAble has appointed stroke survivor Kate Allatt as an ambassador.

Kate suffered a rare, massive brain stem stroke at the age of 39, and then went on to develop locked-in syndrome. Doctors said she’d never walk, talk or be able to use her arms again.

But the mother of three defied all predictions, and today, she is a credible and trusted peer mentor, global influencer, and voice for stroke and locked-in syndrome survivors.

The internationally published author of three books, including the acclaimed  ‘Running Free – Breaking Out from Locked-in Syndrome’, says that her role as GripAble ambassador is founded in partnership and collaboration.

By |2024-07-04T17:46:04+01:001 November 2020|News, Stroke|
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Why people with dementia go missing

People with dementia are more likely to go missing in areas where road networks are dense, complicated and disordered – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

Researchers studied hundreds of ‘missing person’ police reports for people with dementia and compared each case to the surrounding road network.

They hope their findings could help inform future safeguarding guidelines.

Prof Michael Hornberger, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School, said: “People with dementia getting lost or going missing is a problem worldwide. Around 70 percent of people with dementia may go missing at least once, with some at risk of going missing multiple times.

By |2024-07-04T17:46:05+01:0030 October 2020|Research, News|
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Lockdown impact: worsening symptoms for people with bone, joint and muscle pain

A new study shows that the majority of people with musculoskeletal pain reported increased symptoms - as the nation adhered to new government restrictions designed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

And those who experienced most social isolation and loneliness were less likely to access healthcare.

The findings are the result of a survey of more than 600 people across the UK to see how people with bone, joint and muscle pain coped in lockdown.

The study was led by Dr Toby Smith, from UEA’s School of Health Sciences, and Prof Alex MacGregor, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School.

Dr Toby Smith said: “Bone, joint and muscle pain is a major cause of disability for people across the UK. People with these problems often experience pain, joint stiffness, fatigue and muscle weaknesses.

By |2024-07-04T17:46:05+01:0030 October 2020|Research, News|
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COVID / case management research project launched

A UK-wide research project to look at the experiences of case managers and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched.

The initiative will gather personal accounts of people living with brain injuries and their support networks during the pandemic, from lockdown to the present day, reflecting on how people have changed and adapted during that time.

The study, spearheaded by BABICM, will assess how case managers and clients alike found the availability of support and access to services during the past few months, and how challenges were responded to and overcome.

By |2024-07-04T17:46:05+01:0030 October 2020|News, Case management|
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Report warns of ‘second wave’ of pandemic stroke patients

New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.

Dr David Hargroves, consultant stroke physician and clinical lead for stroke across East Kent Hospitals said: “A stroke is a life-threatening condition and a mini-stroke is a warning sign that a major stroke is likely. "By acting FAST you can save lives.Remember, Face – is their face drooping on one side? Arms – can they lift them? Speech – is their speech slurred? If you spot any one of these symptoms then it’s Time to call 999. The quicker your loved one receives the right specialist treatment the better their chances of avoiding long-term disability or death.
By |2024-07-04T17:46:05+01:0030 October 2020|News|
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Rehab tech firm Fourier Intelligence receives investment boost

Fourier Intelligence has completed its Series C financing round led by Vision Plus Capital, a venture capital fund focusing in digital healthcare and deep tech.

Qianhai FOF, one of Fourier Intelligence’s current shareholder, co-invested in this round too.

This new round of funds will be mainly invested to further expand Fourier Intelligence’s already impressive product line, to enhance its fully integrated intelligent rehabilitation robotic system, known as the Fourier Intelligence RehabHub Concept.

“The intelligent rehabilitation has been possible since the advent of the digital and intelligence era. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the developing trend of the rehabilitation field while the viability of Fourier’s business model has been verified,” says Fourier Intelligence’s founder, group CEO and executive chairman Alex Gu.

By |2024-07-04T17:46:05+01:0030 October 2020|Tech & industry, News|
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Home at last for seriously injured individuals

When a seriously injured person is injured, there is often a need for larger accommodation. This may be required to accommodate carers, to create a therapy room or to house aids and equipment. Larger houses cost more money, writes Irwin Mitchell's David Withers.

The issue that the Court has, when faced with a claim for damages, is ensuring that the severely injured person’s accommodation needs are met, but also ensuring that the injured person’s estate, when the injured person dies, does not receive a windfall. A property is a capital asset which, based on historical performance, generally appreciates in value over a period of time. If the injured person was awarded the total cost of the property that they now need because of their injury, they would receive damages to purchase the property and their estate would then be able to sell the higher value and larger property upon the injured person’s death, hence the windfall argument.
By |2024-07-04T17:46:06+01:0029 October 2020|News, Legal|
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PhysioFunction setting the trend for telerehab

Having been an early adopter of telerehab, PhysioFunction was perhaps less daunted than most at the prospect of responding to the COVID-19 lockdown and ensuring their clients’ needs were met.

The specialist neuro physiotherapy practice has, for the past year, used video calls to enable its clients to receive one-to-one sessions in addition to those provided in person, with its staff supporting them to install and use the technology remotely.

It is also an early adopter of the MindMotion GO, a first-of-its-kind mobile neurorehabilitation therapy system which uses gaming to support the recovery of brain injury and neuro patients.

By |2026-02-12T11:45:39+00:0027 October 2020|News, Neurophysiotherapy, PhysioFunction, Tech & industry, Therapy, Insight|
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‘We were made homeless during lockdown, but our support won’t stop’

While trying to adapt to the many challenges of lockdown and ensure its support for people continued, Neuro Drop In was dealt the blow of having to move out of its premises. Founder Sharon Jackson explains how, despite the ongoing social restrictions, the Lancaster-based group have pulled even more tightly together to get through its unprecedented situation.

“Next year will mark the 21st anniversary of me being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It was a massive shock as I had a career and a family, I wasn’t ready to be disabled. I’m 62 now and have learnt to deal with it while still being able to live my life, but I know what a devastating thing it is to be given this diagnosis and the impact it can have on you and your loved ones.

By |2026-02-11T11:43:50+00:0026 October 2020|News, Inpatient neuro rehab, Care & services|
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