Real stories

At the age of 15 Joe had a traumatic brain injury. Now aged 22 he shares his tips on the things that helped him.

Nicola Leyland’s son was kicked in the head by a horse in 2013, resulting in a brain injury. She followed professionals advice initially then took an alternative route.

The young girls accounts of brain injury and rehabilitation have been featured in The Sun.

Mum Amy talks about the effects of her son’s brain injury after he fell at the age of three.

Teenager Michael talks about returning to school after a brain injury – he shares his feelings and the strategies used.

At age 16 Michael was on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition when he fell down steep steps and suffered a brain injury. Michael is now 19 and heading to university – he shares his story.

Mum Laura talks about her son’s brain injury at the age of seven weeks. He is now aged 5.

Sports TV presenter Alexandra Legouix shares her experience of concussion and why it’s important to realise that not all symptoms are visible.

Joe Wilson sustained a brain injury seven years ago. Now aged 22 he's developed a passion for photography which has helped him overcome some of the challenges he’s faced.

Yasmeen, mum of six-year-old Shakeerah, highlights why short breaks are important following The Children's Trust's launch of The Little Break Appeal.