About Brain Injury
Living With Brain Injury
A brain injury can be devastating for both the individual and for their family and friends; lives can be changed in an instant.
The initial shock and immediate medical treatment following a brain injury will usually lead to a period of adjustment and rehabilitation. And it can be a lengthy process because it’s almost impossible to predict how far or how fast people will recover from their injury.
The scale and volume of issues that people are suddenly faced with can be overwhelming. Getting the right diagnosis, managing symptoms and accessing rehabilitation, finding support in the community, managing the emotional impact, dealing with financial and legal matters – the list is long and complex and places great demands on people at their most vulnerable.
We understand the complex needs faced by the whole family, and our unique membership network combines the best quality legal advice with other support services to provide access to a complete package of legal and welfare advice for brain-injured people, their families and carers.
Symptoms and effects of brain injuries
The brain is the control centre for everything you think, feel and do, so it’s no surprise that damage to it can alter your physical and mental abilities, behaviour and personality. Even apparently subtle problems can have a massive impact. Some common head injury symptoms include:
Slowed responses
Loss of physical sensations
Poor concentration
Poor planning and problem solving skills
Inability to understand and communicate
Poor memory
Slow or slurred speech
Overly talkative
Lack of insight
Personality changes
Inappropriate behaviour
Poor perception, recognition and judgement
Lack of initiative
Fatigue
Physical disabilities
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