Real stories

At 12 years old Nieve was knocked down by a car. Dad Rob talks about hospital, rehabilitation at The Children's Trust and life at home.

Haydn was 15 when he was knocked off his bike by a car in August 2018, resulting in a major brain injury. Mum Amanda shares their story.

At the age of 15 Charlie was starting out as a professional football player when he was knocked down by a car that left him with a brain injury.

Joe had a head injury in June 2011 following a road traffic accident. He shares his story.

Kai was two years old when he was hit by a van driver and left with a serious brain injury.

In July 2013 Ryan Smith, 16, from Lincolnshire was hit by a van as he was cycling to work. Dad Mark talks about his life changing brain injury.

At the age of 10, Alfie Russell had rehabilitation following a car accident. The following is from his speech at an event where the audience included HRH The Duke of Cambridge.

Jasmine was eight years old when she was left with a severe brain injury after a road traffic accident.

Charlotte sustained a brain injury seven years ago, aged 15, when the car she was travelling in was hit by another car. Her mother, Janet, shares their story.

Debbie tells us about her triplets: one who needed lifelong care, and another who was left with a brain injury after an accident that saw Debbie lose her husband.