Two Unique Paths to Recovery: John and Nigel’s Brain Injury Journeys
Recovering from a brain injury is never the same for any two people. Through John and Nigel’s powerful stories, CHD Living highlights the importance of personalised care, resilience, and tailored rehabilitation in rebuilding life after brain injury.
Understanding Hidden Symptoms After Brain Injury – Brooke Trotter Shares His Journey
Recovering from a brain injury isn’t always visible. In this personal story, Brooke Trotter shares his experience of living with hidden symptoms — from memory lapses to fatigue — and the practical strategies that help him manage daily life.
One Punch Awareness Week: How a Single Moment Can Cause Lifelong Brain Injury
This week marks One Punch Awareness Week (22nd – 26th September 2025), highlighting the devastating and lifelong impact a single moment of violence can have on individuals and their families. It serves as an important reminder of the need for education to encourage people to stop and think before acting.
Meningitis & Your Brain: Symptoms, Struggles, and the Road to Recovery
Meningitis is a serious medical condition that occurs when the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges, become inflamed. This inflammation is typically caused by an infection, most often viral or bacterial in nature. While viral meningitis is generally less severe, bacterial meningitis can lead to life-threatening complications and long-term neurological damage if not treated promptly.
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Brain Injury Group partners with leading charities for Child Brain Injury Conference 2026
Donations from every ticket sale will support The Eden Dora Trust and The Children’s Trust. Brain Injury Group has announced that it will support two leading UK charities, The Eden Dora Trust and The Children’s Trust, at the upcoming Child Brain Injury Conference 2026, taking place at the ICC Birmingham on Thursday 15th January 2026.
Neurological Occupational Therapy for Brain Injury Recovery – Chris’s TBI Story
Neurological occupational therapy plays a vital role in the lives of people recovering from brain injuries. Whether the injury is caused by trauma, stroke, or other neurological conditions, neurological occupational therapy focuses on rebuilding the cognitive and physical functions needed for everyday life. It is more than just therapy; it’s a structured pathway to regaining independence, restoring confidence, and rebuilding routines.
Stroke After Traumatic Brain Injury – A Survivor’s Story
Before a life-altering crash, Allan was just 17 years old, living at home with his parents, balancing part-time work at the Co-op with college life. He had a clear direction, studying public service with plans to join the police force and one day serve as an armed officer in the Metropolitan Police.
Concussion vs Traumatic Brain Injury – What’s the Difference?
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. This can result from a direct blow to the head or from a rapid movement that causes the brain to shift within the skull. A concussion is not a TBI but is instead a type of mild TBI, though the term “mild” only refers to the initial injury severity, not the long-term outcome. Many individuals with concussions experience prolonged symptoms that impact daily functioning.
Supporting a Parent Through a Complex Clinical Negligence Claim
A parent approached our service through a referral from a support charity. Their child had been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and although they had already engaged legal representation, they were concerned about the solicitor’s lack of specialism in CP-related clinical negligence. The parent was feeling overwhelmed and isolated, struggling to manage both the emotional […]
Can Wearing a Bike Helmet Help Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries
Cycling is an activity many of us enjoy, whether for fitness, commuting, or simply the pleasure of being outdoors. But even the most careful cyclists can experience accidents that change their lives in an instant.
One such story involves a young woman, Jessica (a pseudonym), who was cycling on a roundabout when a car struck her unexpectedly. She wasn’t wearing a helmet that day. The impact left her with a deep laceration across her eyebrow, a wound that later developed into a visible scar.
