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In December 2019, Thomas was admitted to hospital with sepsis, later confirmed to be caused by Bird Flu. He went into cardiac arrest resulting in a brain injury. Mum, Rayna, shares their story.

We'd like to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas and thank you all for your support in helping us raise awareness of childhood brain injury this year.

In October 2019, Valentina fell 28 feet off the bannister onto a marble floor, landing headfirst. Her brother shares her incredible story:.

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Back in 2019, Yasmeen wrote about her life as a caregiver to daughter Shakeerah, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour just after her first birthday. She reflects on some of the continuing challenges she faces:.

Mollie was three years old when she became ill. What started as a seemingly nasty virus, quickly turned out to be her parents’ worst nightmare. Ceri, Mum to this incredible little girl, shares their story:.

Last minute online shopping? 🛍. Take some inspiration from The Children's Trust 's therapist Amy who has some top tech ideas for children and young people following a brain injury. 🎁.

Do you work in a healthcare setting and are interested in improving your well-being? Please consider taking part in this research and help test an app that supports your well-being. 😍. Find out more, and sign up:.Email Yasemin.Dandil.2020@live.rhul.ac.uk to find out more.

“It was as if my 14-year-old boy had gone back 12 years and needed to relearn everything.". Learn more about how The Children's Trust was able to support Spike and mum, Carrie, here: .

Our guide to education contains information for families and people working in schools. We look at some of the decisions children and families face, and share advice.

RT @Childrens_Trust: "People think that because he is physically and cognitively intact, then he must not have a neurodisability.". Henry's….

“Our Acquired Brain Injury In Children handbook is so well-thumbed with post-its in it! I’ve read it from cover to cover and it is brilliant.” . You can order yourself a copy of this handbook for just p&p costs.

Floss' story is one of a fit and healthy A-level student and keen rugby player working towards a career as a lawyer, left unable to walk, communicate or feed herself, with limited awareness of the world around her. Here's how she got her smile back:.

Last chance to sign up!. Do you work in a healthcare setting and are interested in improving your well-being? Please consider taking part in this research and help test an app that supports your well-being. 😍. Email Yasemin.Dandil.2020@live.rhul.ac.uk to find out more.

Do you work in a healthcare setting and are interested in improving your well-being? Please consider taking part in this research and help test an app that supports your well-being. 😍. Find out more, and sign up:.Email Yasemin.Dandil.2020@live.rhul.ac.uk to find out more.

It's half term and we’re sharing some creative sensory activities to keep children entertained. From scented play dough to car washing, these can be adapted to each child’s abilities. If you have any ideas to share, please get in touch!

“Making lists and using memory aids is about trying to take some of the workload from the memory.” 🧠. Many children have difficulty in remembering things after a brain injury. We’re sharing ways to help children with memory difficulties.

One primary school teacher described our online schools programme as 'professional yet friendly. Communicated in a clear and concise way that gave all the relevant information we need as a school to support a student'.

What is living with brain injury like?. Sam was a speedway rider with the Mildenhall Fen Tigers team when he had a serious crash at the British Youth Championships in Glasgow in June 2019. This is his experience:. Read more here: