Real stories

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.

Kai was two years old when he was hit by a van driver and left with a serious brain injury.

Rebekah was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 15. Aged 20, she talks about her journey as a teenager and the challenges

Trouble playing his guitar was one thing that led Alex to seek help for what turned out to be a brain tumour. He shares his story.

Tyler was in primary school when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour – but some difficulties only became more apparent as she got older.