Real stories

Samantha’s son Chay was 14 years old when he suffered an abscess to his right frontal lobe, resulting in a brain injury.

Barbara’s daughter Melissa was eight years old when she sustained multiple brain injuries in 2009.

Sophie sustained a brain injury in 2013. Her parents, Deborah and Lee, tell their story since the day of their daughter's accident.

Bethany suffered a stroke aged 17 while studying for her A-Levels. Now 19, she explains how it resulted in catastrophic brain injury and how stroke can affect younger people.

Katie and Luke had twin girls Addison and Isabella in May 2012. Life changed when Addison was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy and suffered a brain injury.

Kellie's teenage daughter, Hayley, was involved in a serious accident as a seven-year-old. Kellie explains how she understands her daughter's emotions and signs of what she needs.

Bethany, from Bedfordshire, was 17 when she suffered a stroke leaving her with a brain injury. In this Q&A, she talks about her experience.

Labeebah was only two when she was knocked down, suffering a severe brain injury. Her mum, Shaheela, tells their story.

Daisy, aged 9, talks about her stroke in a Q&A.

Eileen's baby, Daisy (now nine), suffered a stroke and brain injury during heart surgery. She believes the professionals had a poor understanding of childhood stroke. Eileen shares her story.