Real stories

Days before the first lockdown, 12-year-old Bertie was hit by a car resulting in a brain injury. Mum Emily tells us about her son’s recovery.

Becki has published a poetry book looking back at life after her acquired brain injury in 2006. She talks about her poem ‘My parents’ and their role during such a challenging time.

Three years after Haydn’s life-threatening accident, which resulted in a brain injury, Haydn has finished another year at college with great success.

In September 2020, 11-year-old Mikail was on his way to school with his dad, Faisal, when their car was involved in a serious accident. Mum Ro shares their story.

Brittney was walking to school with her sister when she was involved in a serious road traffic accident that resulted in a brain injury. Mum Pat shares their story.

A car accident in 2017 left Madison with a brain injury. Mum Georgette talks about Madison’s recovery at The Children’s Trust and further rehabilitation back at home through the Brain Injury Community Service.

At 12 years old Nieve was knocked down by a car. Dad Rob talks about hospital, rehabilitation at The Children's Trust and life at home.

Haydn was 15 when he was knocked off his bike by a car in August 2018, resulting in a major brain injury. Mum Amanda shares their story.

At the age of 15 Charlie was starting out as a professional football player when he was knocked down by a car that left him with a brain injury.

Joe had a head injury in June 2011 following a road traffic accident. He shares his story.