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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European Music Therapy Day 2022
To celebrate European Music Therapy Day, we spoke with specialist Music Therapist Sophie about sessions at The Children’s Trust School and the link between music and self-expression.
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Occupational Therapy Week 2022
Occupational Therapists at The Children’s Trust are sharing Occupational Therapy (OT) life hacks that have a positive impact on the children and young people we support.
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Parents’ guide to legal support: the importance of having a will
When a child or family member has a brain injury making a will goes from being important to being essential – read our Q&A with full-service law firm Irwin Mitchell.
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Halloween-inspired half term activities
This half term children and young people at The Children’s Trust are getting creative with a range of autumnal crafts and spooky sensory activities.
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Allied Health Professions (AHPs’) Day 2022
To celebrate, we spoke to Melanie Burrough, Director of Therapies at The Children’s Trust, to find out more about the new AHP strategy and what it’s like to be an AHP supporting children and young people.
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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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