Real stories

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.

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.

At the age of 15 Joe had a traumatic brain injury. Now aged 22 he shares his tips on the things that helped him.

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.

The young girls accounts of brain injury and rehabilitation have been featured in The Sun.

Mum Amy talks about the effects of her son’s brain injury after he fell at the age of three.

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.

Mum Laura talks about her son’s brain injury at the age of seven weeks. He is now aged 5.

Sports TV presenter Alexandra Legouix shares her experience of concussion and why it’s important to realise that not all symptoms are visible.