“They understood how to support him”
Orion, now aged four, was just two years old when he acquired a brain injury through meningitis.
Real stories
"We didn’t want Noah’s brain injury to hold him back”
Noah, aged two, came to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation after experiencing a bleed on the brain shortly after birth.
“This is just the beginning for William”
After a difficult start in life, 12-year-old William spent eight months in hospital following a prolonged seizure which resulted in a brain injury.
AVM: Zac
At the age of 16, Zac acquired a brain injury after a ruptured Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). Now aged 20, Zac wants to inspire other children and young people who find themselves in a similar situation.
Meningitis: Jack
When Jack was ten years old, he contracted meningitis, which led to an acquired brain injury.
Polymicrogyria: Teddie
After a problem with Teddie's brain development meant that he needed neurosurgery, Teddie came to The Children's Trust for specialist rehabilitation.
AVM: Hubert
Six-year-old Hubert spent eight weeks receiving intensive rehabilitation at The Children's Trust after he became suddenly ill in October 2022.
Aneurysm: Riley
Twelve-year old Riley was having a normal lazy New Year’s Day when he suddenly experienced an aneurysm and had to be rushed to hospital for life-saving surgery.
Stroke: Millie
In August 2022, three-year-old Millie acquired a brain injury after experiencing a stroke. Mum Alice shares their story.
Brain tumour: Shakeerah
Shakeerah had just turned one when her brain tumour was discovered. Now aged ten, Shakeerah is receiving physiotherapy from The Children's Trust Community Rehabilitation Service to work on her mobility.
