A new community support centre dedicated to helping those recovering from serious brain injuries can become a symbol of hope and positivity for all those facing the long hard road to recovery, its founder says.
Paul Spence will officially open the PAUL – For Brain Recovery Centre in Hull on Friday, April 15, a facility he says will fill a crucial gap in the care provided to those who are left facing the huge challenge of rebuilding their lives after a brain injury.
Paul was the victim of a violent, unprovoked attack on a night out in his home town of Hull in 2012. He spent five days in and out of consciousness and repeatedly suffered seizures on a high dependency ward in hospital.
With a lot of support he won his fight for survival, but believes his biggest battle came when adjusting to life back in the real world, amongst his family, friends, and colleagues. His centre will provide a new level of community-based support, which he felt was lacking when battling to recovery himself.
Paul’s story provides hope and inspiration to many people ion similar circumstances. “I hope people can look at me as an example of how despite life changing beyond recognition after a brain injury, it can still be a positive experience and you can still achieve and succeed,” he said.
The PAUL – For Brain Recovery Centre can be found at the Wilberforce Health Centre, Story Street, Hull. The opening of the new centre has been made possible thanks to funding raised from Paul’s many physical challenges and community events held over the past 12 months, and with support from both Hudgell Solicitors, and the NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
The centre will initially be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-5pm, and Wednesday evenings from 4pm-8pm, offering guidance and support through inspirational and motivational talks and educational sessions on topics from coping strategies to healthy nutrition, fitness, recovery and well-being.
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