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Silent struggles: Living with an invisible brain injury
I have a unique history marked by two separate head injuries. The first occurred in 2015 when I fainted and hit my head on a concrete path. I managed to recover over the course of nearly a year, and although I had a few ongoing struggles, the injury didn't...
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Sailing Through Challenging Times
When Paul and Barbara first crossed paths, an instant connection ignited between them. Shared interests in music, outdoor activities like walking and cycling, and other similarities brought them closer. They harmonised effortlessly in all they did. However,...
Henry’s brain injury journey after Encephalitis
When Henry fell ill in the spring of 2019, he had no idea he was experiencing encephalitis and meningitis. What began as flu-like symptoms became a medical emergency. The resulting acquired brain injury changed his life significantly. Before his episode of...
Taking Action for Brain Injury: Why It Matters
Brain injuries are life-altering events that can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. They can occur due to accidents, falls, sports injuries, strokes, or other medical conditions. The impact of a brain injury goes far beyond the individual affected; it ripples...
Financial help after brain injury: benefits, grants and support
Managing finances can be a challenge for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for brain injury survivors who may no longer be able to work as much as they did prior to their injury, have additional expenses related to their injury or struggle with money...