Latest news and brain injury articles

We are surrounded by reports of car accidents, violent attacks and strokes that result in severe brain injuries and conditions like Vegetative State and Minimally Consciousness. We may read about the accidents, but hear little…
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A Will is one of the most important documents anyone can make. It lets people know what you want to happen to your money, possessions and property after you die (known as your estate). If…
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is legislation that was drawn up to empower and protect people who can’t make decisions for themselves. This legislation usually applies to anyone over the age of 16 who lacks…
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Neonatal hypoglycaemia is a condition where a newborn baby’s blood sugar falls to a very low level, which if not recognised, monitored and treated, can leave the child with permanent brain damage. We spoke recently…
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Nigel Smith, Head of Catastrophic Injury at Brain Injury Group member law firm, Clear Law Solicitors looks at the benefits of early rehabilitation following a brain injury. The purpose of rehabilitation is to restore an…
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Annette’s daughter Helen, suffered a traumatic brain injury at the age of 18. Annette recalls the emotional story of how the traumatic brain injury has affected Helen and how she has “lost” part of her…
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There are many things in life that we are prepared for, researching in advance to ensure that we make the right choices and receive the best service, things as simple as choosing a hairdresser based…
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Daniel Lee, from member law firm Clear Law, recently settled a case at a Joint Settlement Meeting where the claimant, suffered Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, leaving her with loss of vision and health issues which will…
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Dramatherapy is a form of psychotherapy which uses drama, storytelling, play and movement to support people to understand themselves and make positive changes in their lives. Acting has long been considered beneficial to development, in…
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NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding (“CHC”) is a package of care arranged and funded solely by the NHS to those over 18 who are found to have what is called a “primary health need”. The term…
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