Real stories

At the age of 13, Elizabeth collapsed following a severe headache. She had suffered a stroke. Five years on, her mum, Danielle, talks about the impact on the family.

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.

Younger sibling rates the book about a robot with brain injury 100 out of 10!

Emilie was 15 when a brain tumour operation left her with a brain injury.

Riding isn’t just fun there are many physical and social benefits. Riding for the Disabled Association coach, Sarah, and specialist occupational therapist, Ruth, explain.

Amelia was eight years old when she was diagnosed with ADEM, a rare type of autoimmune encephalitis. Mum Kelly shares their experience of brain injury.

Alfie was left with severe brain injuries after he was knocked down by a car aged 10. 20 years on he tells us about life as a Football Coach.

Mum Holli talks about how supportive her teenage son’s school has been following his acquired brain injury two years ago – and shares the lessons learnt.

Joe, 23, shares his tips on holidaying after a brain injury. Joe was 15 when he sustained a brain injury after his bike collided with a car.

Yasmeen, mum of Shakeerah, shares her experience as a parent-carer for Carers Week 2019.