Real stories

Charlotte sustained a brain injury seven years ago, aged 15, when the car she was travelling in was hit by another car. Her mother, Janet, shares their story.

Debbie tells us about her triplets: one who needed lifelong care, and another who was left with a brain injury after an accident that saw Debbie lose her husband.

Elliot sustained a brain injury when he was hit by a car while walking home from school. His mother, Jade, shares their story.

Jago's story as told by his parents, Lyn and Barney, following a near-drowning accident.

Sam, from Poole, was 18 years old when he was involved in a motorcycle accident which left him with a brain injury and a broken back.

Isabella, 4, was playing on a bridge when her friend picked her up. The pair fell and Isabella hit her head on the floor. Isabella's mum, Clare, shares her experience.

Connor was 14 when a rugby tackle led to a blood clot on his brain stem and left him with a brain injury. His aunt, Sara, tells us his story.

Millie was only 18 months when severe seizures turned out to be encephalitis which resulted in a brain injury. Her mum Sam tells their story.

A kick from a horse left eight-year-old Isaac with a brain injury.

Q&A with Mike who sustained a brain injury following an assault 10 years ago when he was 19 years old.