Real stories

Amelia was eight years old when she was diagnosed with ADEM, a rare type of autoimmune encephalitis. Mum Kelly shares their experience of brain injury.

Mum Marie's account of finding support and the effects of her son’s stroke at the age of six.

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

Teenager Michael talks about returning to school after a brain injury – he shares his feelings and the strategies used.

At age 16 Michael was on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition when he fell down steep steps and suffered a brain injury. Michael is now 19 and heading to university – he shares his story.

Tyler was in primary school when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour – but some difficulties only became more apparent as she got older.

Teenager Liam shares his positive experiences on the return to school after a 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.

Isabella, 4, was playing on a bridge when her friend picked her up. The pair fell and Isabella hit her head on the floor. Isabella's mum, Clare, shares her experience.