Brain Injury Hub
A resource for families, teachers and anyone who would like to know more about acquired brain injury in children.
What is acquired brain injury (ABI)?
Read our introduction to acquired brain injury including its effects and causes.
Learn moreHospital and rehabilitation
This section covers time in hospital, specialist centres and rehabilitation back at home.
Learn moreLiving with an acquired brain injury
Guidance on managing some of the physical and emotional effects of an acquired brain injury.
Learn moreReturn to education
Advice for families and school staff on managing the return to school after an acquired brain injury.
Learn moreApproaching adulthood
A look at the steps towards adulthood including employment, driving and relationships.
Learn moreParents and carers
Practical tips and advice to help the whole family after an acquired brain injury.
Learn moreLatest on brain injury
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Half term Jubilee crafts
As it's half term and many families get set to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we have put together some craft ideas and activities for children to enjoy.
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I'm still me: new e-book published
A new e-book by three young people with an acquired brain injury has been published, to mark Action for Brain Injury Week.
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Action for Brain Injury Week, 2022
It’s Action for Brain Injury Week from 16 – 22 May and the theme this year is seeing the ‘hidden me.’ It aims to raise awareness of how hidden disabilities can make day-to-day life more challenging and ask for more understanding and respect.
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#SENDABetterMessage campaign calls for a fairer system of support
The Disabled Children’s Partnership launched a new campaign #SENDABetterMessage this week. Here's how you can get involved.
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National Siblings Day 2022
Siblings at The Children’s Trust are celebrating this weekend with various arts and crafts activities – we’re sharing resources so that other young siblings can get involved too.
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Parents’ guide to legal support: serious injury and road traffic accidents
Finances, time and emotional strain are just some concerns parents and carers have about legal action over a brain injury – read our Q&A on serious injury with solicitors Irwin Mitchell.
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