Brain haemorrhage: Joey
Joey was 10 when a brain haemorrhage changed his life. Mum Karen shares their story.
Real stories
Emma’s blog, part 2: the rollercoaster of uncertainty and trusting a mother’s instinct
Our second instalment of three shares mum Emma’s experience of parenting a child with health problems and watching his shining qualities emerge.
Emma’s blog, part 3: watching your child live life to the full
Mum Emma she explains how her teenage son Lewis’s disability hasn’t stopped his determination to set up a charity so no child faces childhood illness alone.
Emma’s blog, part 1: my son’s diagnosis
In our three-part series, mum Emma shares her experience since her 17-year-old son Lewis was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 17 months old.
Challenges after a brain injury – and how I overcame them
At the age of 15 Joe had a traumatic brain injury. Now aged 22 he shares his tips on the things that helped him.
An alternative perspective to brain injury
Nicola Leyland’s son was kicked in the head by a horse in 2013, resulting in a brain injury. She followed professionals advice initially then took an alternative route.
Mums of Jadae and Issy share their stories
The young girls accounts of brain injury and rehabilitation have been featured in The Sun.
Fall: Layton-kane
Mum Amy talks about the effects of her son’s brain injury after he fell at the age of three.
Michael’s experience of going back to school
Teenager Michael talks about returning to school after a brain injury – he shares his feelings and the strategies used.
Fall: Michael
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.
