Real stories

Elliot sustained a brain injury when he was hit by a car while walking home from school. His mother, Jade, shares their story.

Sam, from Poole, was 18 years old when he was involved in a motorcycle accident which left him with a brain injury and a broken back.

Rhea-Olivia was given a 1% chance of survival after being involved in a car accident and sustaining a brain injury, aged two. Her mum Sotanis tells her story.

Christina was 17 when she was involved in a horrific car accident which resulted in a brain injury. Ten years later she shares her story.

Barbara’s daughter Melissa was eight years old when she sustained multiple brain injuries in 2009.

Sophie sustained a brain injury in 2013. Her parents, Deborah and Lee, tell their story since the day of their daughter's accident.

Kellie's teenage daughter, Hayley, was involved in a serious accident as a seven-year-old. Kellie explains how she understands her daughter's emotions and signs of what she needs.

Labeebah was only two when she was knocked down, suffering a severe brain injury. Her mum, Shaheela, tells their story.

Stephen’s daughter Sam was involved in a road traffic accident when she was 17. Stephen tells us more about Sam's injury and how Sam copes with fatigue and concentration.