Real stories

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.

Ricardo was 15 when he fell down a flight of stairs on holiday, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. He has since been undergoing speech and language therapy with The Children's Trust Community Rehabilitation Service to enable him to communicate.

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.

In September 2018 Tye arrived at The Children’s Trust for intensive rehabilitation after a bleed on the brain. Now, four years later, Tye is helping Mum Amy share their story.

In April 2021 Aaron became very unwell after playing football and was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. Mum Natalie shares their story.

An insight into how long settling a claim might take and what to expect during the process

Back in 2019, Yasmeen wrote about her life as a caregiver to daughter Shakeerah, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour just after her first birthday. During Carers Week 2022, she reflects on some of the continuing challenges she faces.

Teenager Floss was out celebrating her birthday in May 2019 when she sustained a severe brain injury as a passenger in a car accident. Dad Robin shares their story.

The theme of this year’s Action for Brain Injury Week is seeing the ‘hidden me.’ It aims to raise awareness of how hidden disabilities can make day-to-day life more challenging and ask for more understanding and respect for seemingly invisible disability.