Returning to school after a brain injury can be a difficult and challenging time for children and their families. Ensuring in advance, that the right support for your child’s specific needs is in place, is…
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So, you’ve been advised that you need to appoint a deputy for a family member who is mentally incapacitated. But it’s all been a bit of a whirlwind and you didn’t take in all the…
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We were recently joined at our brain injury training day in London by Rosie Axon of Chiltern Music Therapy, who spoke to delegates about joint working in neurological music therapy provisions. Following on from her…
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It is possible to make a claim for compensation following a brain injury if the injury has resulted from negligent errors in medical advice or treatment. These types of claims are known as clinical or…
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Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for anyone who spends a significant amount of time looking after a disabled person. Carer’s Allowance is a non-contributory benefit and therefore not based upon your National Insurance contributions. It…
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Brain injury can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to make decisions. These changes can be permanent, so long-term arrangements may need to be put in place to enable decisions to be made…
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The definition of education and what support is available is broad. The Children and Families Act 2014 widened support that is available to include support for education and training. This means that support that might…
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Jaundice is a condition commonly seen in new born babies, usually identified by a yellowing of their skin, treatment for which is very straightforward using phototherapy or light treatment. It roughly affects 60% of full…
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The physical effects of a brain injury can often be clear to see and are sometimes, therefore, more straightforward to provide support for. But the cognitive effects may not be as clear and may be…
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When a loved one does not have mental capacity, as a result of an illness or accident, it can be an extremely daunting time for families. Who will manage their financial and property affairs, matters…
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Latest news from The Brain Injury Group
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Power of Attorney allows someone to make decisions about your financial affairs, with Lasting Power of Attorney they can make decisions about your financial affairs and your health and care. We look at some of…
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Can a Deputy make family care payments?
We all know that the UK has an army of unpaid carers with family and friends providing varying levels of informal care. Sometimes providing care is part of being a relative, particularly in the case…
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What is a Personal injury trust?
A personal injury trust is a trust set up by a solicitor utilising monies received as a result of a settlement arising out of a personal injury or clinical negligence claim. A personal injury trust…
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