Real stories

Sam, from Poole, was 18 years old when he was involved in a motorcycle accident which left him with a brain injury and a broken back.

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.

Connor was 14 when a rugby tackle led to a blood clot on his brain stem and left him with a brain injury. His aunt, Sara, tells us his story.

Millie was only 18 months when severe seizures turned out to be encephalitis which resulted in a brain injury. Her mum Sam tells their story.

A kick from a horse left eight-year-old Isaac with a brain injury.

Q&A with Mike who sustained a brain injury following an assault 10 years ago when he was 19 years old.

Rhea-Olivia was given a 1% chance of survival after being involved in a car accident and sustaining a brain injury, aged two. Her mum Sotanis tells her story.

A skiing accident in France left 11-year-old Chas with a brain injury. His mum Gretchen shares their story.

After Ethan complained of headaches and fatigue he was diagnosed with an ear infection. However, an MRI scan revealed a brain tumour. Mum, Tina, shares their story.

Christina was 17 when she was involved in a horrific car accident which resulted in a brain injury. Ten years later she shares her story.