Real stories

Bethany, from Bedfordshire, was 17 when she suffered a stroke leaving her with a brain injury. In this Q&A, she talks about her experience.

Labeebah was only two when she was knocked down, suffering a severe brain injury. Her mum, Shaheela, tells their story.

Daisy, aged 9, talks about her stroke in a Q&A.

Eileen's baby, Daisy (now nine), suffered a stroke and brain injury during heart surgery. She believes the professionals had a poor understanding of childhood stroke. Eileen shares her story.

Melissa, mum to Theo, six and Xander, five, shares their story.

Becki Felton sustained a serious brain injury after a near fatal accident, aged 14. Now 22 years old, she is a new mum to baby Oscar.

Geraint was 11 when he suffered an asthma attack, which resulted in an acquired brain injury. His father Chris shares their story.

Elliott was seven when an abscess on the right frontal lobe of the brain resulted in a brain injury. Elliott's mum Lisa shares their story.

Chris shares his experience of discovering his daughter Rebekah had a brain tumour.

Stephen’s daughter Sam was involved in a road traffic accident when she was 17. Stephen tells us more about Sam's injury and how Sam copes with fatigue and concentration.