Real stories

In 2005, Saqlain sustained a brain injury in a car accident. Last year he was awarded his PhD in Cell Biology by Brunel University London. Saqlain shares his story and tips.

In September 2019, teenager Emma fainted at her local GP surgery. Emma hit her head and was immediately admitted to hospital. Mum Joanna shares their story, with help from Emma.

In April 2021 Spike had a serious skateboarding accident, falling headfirst into a wall. Mum Carrie shares their story.

Charlotte tells us how she discovered an uplifting hobby, starting singing lessons after her brain haemorrhage.

Mum Laura shares her family’s Christmas Eve tradition and explains why it was important to keep it going after son Ezra’s stroke in 2019.

In January 2016, 10-year-old Maisie was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Mum Dawn shares their story from months in hospital through to recent rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust.

In January 2019, 16-year-old Jake had an operation to remove a brain tumour. When he woke up, he couldn’t walk or talk. Mum Bal shares their story.

Every year mum Julie puts together a Christmas gift guide highlighting presents she has found beneficial to her son.

In her first vlog for the Brain Injury Hub, 16-year-old Joey talks recovery and motivation after a brain injury at the age of 12.

In July 2017, Milo and another child collided during playtime, banging their heads together at speed. Mum Verity shares their story.