Real stories

Orion, now aged four, was just two years old when he acquired a brain injury through meningitis.

Noah, aged two, came to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation after experiencing a bleed on the brain shortly after birth.

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.

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.

After a problem with Teddie's brain development meant that he needed neurosurgery, Teddie came to The Children's Trust for specialist rehabilitation.

Six-year-old Hubert spent eight weeks receiving intensive rehabilitation at The Children's Trust after he became suddenly ill in October 2022.

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.

In August 2022, three-year-old Millie acquired a brain injury after experiencing a stroke. Mum Alice shares their story.

Six-year-old Lois came to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation after a prolonged seizure caused swelling of the brain. Mum Alison shares her story.

Keira came to The Children’s Trust for intensive rehabilitation in December 2022 after being hit by a fast-moving vehicle. Fifteen-year-old Keira had sustained multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Mum Jane shares their story.