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Researchers at Liverpool University have revealed that the benefits of reading can far exceed simply broadening one’s vocabulary. Reportedly, reading works by writers such as William Shakespeare, T.S Eliot, William Wordsworth, Henry Vaughan, John Donne,…
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The Oxfordshire branch of brain injury charity Headway is looking for volunteers to drive its minibuses. The branch, which is located in Kennington, provides rehabilitative activity workshops for people in the surrounding area who have…
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As a network of head injury solicitors, the team at Brain Injury Group are always interested by any research regarding the brain – even when it is not related to brain trauma. New findings have…
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Two types of protein have been identified as having particular importance to healthy brain function, and this discovery may lead to new treatments for people who have suffered brain damage. Research conducted by doctors at…
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The mother of a 14-year-old boy, who suffered brain damage at birth, has finally managed to win her case against the hospital responsible. Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trust admitted that staff did not…
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Linda Groome, 59, suffered brain injuries when she was knocked over on a pedestrian crossing while pushing her bike across the road.  She believes the cycle helmet she was wearing saved her life.  And the…
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The Brain Injury Group free online services directory to signpost people affected by brain injury to specialist support services has gone live today. A wide range of services is included, from family holidays to home…
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A recent survey conducted by the Brain Injury Group of brain injured people and their carers revealed that 83% found it difficult to find information on specialist brain injury resources and 95% would welcome a…
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Thrings LLP solicitors have secured significant compensation in a clinical negligence case in which Charles Organ sustained a catastrophic brain haemorrhage. Charles had been making a good recovery from a head injury sustained in a…
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Half of all traumatic brain injuries are caused by road traffic crashes which is why the Brain Injury Group is putting its full support behind this week’s Road Safety Week.  The Brain Injury Group is…
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