Seb was ten months old when a series of health issues led to a brain injury. Five years on, mum Shauna shines a light on the long-term effects of brain injury and shares how support from The Children’s Trust made a lasting difference to their lives.
After undergoing life-saving surgery to remove a brain tumour, Leo was left unable to move or breathe independently. Here his mum, Asuka, and Specialist Occupational Therapist, Laura, tell us the remarkable story of his rehabilitation.
When eight-year-old Violet had a stroke, she lost all movement in the right side of her body. After nine weeks of intensive rehabilitation, she is now cantering on her pony again and dreaming of a place on the Paralympic Equestrian team.
Six years ago, Valentine had a rehabilitation placement at The Children’s Trust after sustaining a brain injury aged nine. Her mum, Janine, shares how the family are doing now.
Anna’s son, Harry, was nine months old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Five years on, Anna shares how the support from The Children’s Trust Community Rehabilitation Service, has helped improve their family’s quality of life.
How yoga helps Laura shine at The Children’s Trust School
Craft-fanatic, outgoing Marnie was six years old when she experienced a stroke, leaving her with a brain injury. After the crisis was over, her family turned to The Children’s Trust Community Rehabilitation Service for support in returning to daily life.
Amy, aged 16, was supported by The Children’s Trust community rehabilitation service after experiencing a sustained concussion in October 2023. The Virtual ABI Team helped Amy managed her fatigue and continue her education.
Since joining The Children’s Trust School in 2014, Harvey has grown in ways that reflect the school’s mission: to support children and young people with complex needs to live the best life possible with excellent education, health, therapy, and care.
When Jake was diagnosed with a brain tumour, it needed to be removed immediately. In just a few days, this active, Jiu Jitsu playing teenager lost the ability to walk, talk, eat and drink.
