Brain Injury Hub
A resource for families, teachers and anyone who would like to know more about acquired brain injury in children.
What is acquired brain injury (ABI)?
Read our introduction to acquired brain injury including its effects and causes.
Learn moreHospital and rehabilitation
This section covers time in hospital, specialist centres and rehabilitation back at home.
Learn moreLiving with an acquired brain injury
Guidance on managing some of the physical and emotional effects of an acquired brain injury.
Learn moreReturn to education
Advice for families and school staff on managing the return to school after an acquired brain injury.
Learn moreApproaching adulthood
A look at the steps towards adulthood including employment, driving and relationships.
Learn moreParents and carers
Practical tips and advice to help the whole family after an acquired brain injury.
Learn moreLatest on brain injury
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Changing Places awareness day 2021
Changing Places toilets are a much-needed lifeline for people with disabilities – we update on the progress made this year.
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Celebrating National Doughnut Week 2021
The charity week is back from 10-18 July for its 15th year of supporting children with brain injury at The Children’s Trust.
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Sensory sports day at The Children’s Trust
Parallel and Panathlon joined children for a day full of sensory activities.
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Programme launched to help teachers better understand brain injury
With one child in every classroom affected by an acquired brain injury, The Children’s Trust has launched an online programme for school staff to increase awareness and understanding.
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Learning Disability Week 2021
With the theme of art and creativity, we’re celebrating Mencap’s Learning Disability Week by sharing creative ideas for children.
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Coalition urges Government rethink of recovery plans for children
Educationalists, charities, business leaders, unions and young people have urged the Government to reconsider its pandemic recovery measures for children and young people, asking them to urgently boost investment.
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