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Home > Press & Publications > Brain Injury News > Brain Injury News issue 7 – Spring 2016

Brain Injury News issue 7 – Spring 2016

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  • Issue 7 - Spring 2016 (Family)
  • Issue 6 - Autumn 2015 (Capacity & consent)
  • Issue 5 - Spring 2015 (BI & criminal behaviour)

There’s no denying that the effects of a brain injury extend way beyond the person injured. Whether it’s a child or an adult, the entire family unit will feel the impact, both immediately and longer term.

Families often describe a rollercoaster journey lasting for years, before they settle into a ‘new normal’. Roles and responsibilities and the dynamics of the family group can be turned upside down and inside out by changed behaviours, caring responsibilities, financial constraints, welfare considerations, and communication challenges.

Brain Injury and family relationships

In this issue of Brain Injury News, leading neuropsychologist Jo Johnson looks at the overall impact on family relationships and some of the issues to be aware of (page 3), and Dr Katie Byfield considers how families can be helped to recover in her article (page 13) on resilience.

Some of the practical issues that present themselves in these circumstances are also addressed: we look at family finances on page 7, and dealing with the Court of Protection and deputyship matters, should the injured party be incapable of managing their own affairs, on page 12.

Paul Spence’s inspirational brain injury story

We have first-hand testimony from an inspirational brain injury survivor on page 10, and The Children’s Trust share their experiences of supporting families through the rehabilitation process, including an account of the changing relationship between twin girls on page 14.

Who cares for the carers?

The role of carer is often taken for granted, surprisingly even when the carer is a child or young person. Carers Trust provides some disturbing statistics on page 8 and highlights where young people and professionals can get support.

View the Spring 2016 edition of Brain Injury News through the link below.

Brain Injury News Issue 7 (Spring 2016)
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Whilst the effects of a brain injury can be devastating for the individual concerned, that injury will also impact their family and friends for years to come. In this ‘Family’ edition we look at how families can be supported to accept, adapt and adjust following brain injury.

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Date:27th Apr 2016

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Previous editions of Brain Injury News

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Brain Injury News archive

Brain Injury News Issue 9 (Spring 2017)
Employment contributes to our wellbeing and sense of ‘self’ but many of those suffering brain injury find their capacity to return to a previous occupation compromised. In this edition we look at the importance of work within rehabilitation, how a return to work might be supported and managed, and what to think about if you employ a care team.
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Brain Injury News Issue 8 (Autumn 2016)
Given the scale of international travel for leisure and work, if a catastrophic injury occurs overseas how does an individual access care and support? In this ‘Travel’ edition we look at some of the issues around suffering an injury abroad, the impact of which could be exaggerated by language, culture, cost and unfamiliar systems.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 8 (Autumn 2016) (4.9 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 7 (Spring 2016)
Whilst the effects of a brain injury can be devastating for the individual concerned, that injury will also impact their family and friends for years to come. In this ‘Family’ edition we look at how families can be supported to accept, adapt and adjust following brain injury.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 7 (Spring 2016) (4.7 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 6 Autumn 2015
The wide ranging effects of brain injury mean that the issues of capacity and consent are particularly pertinent for the individuals affected and those caring for them. In this edition we consider the complexities of assessing capacity and of decision making.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 6 Autumn 2015 (5.3 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 5 Spring 2015
With increasing evidence linking brain injury and criminal behaviour, this issue looks at how those affected by brain injury are treated within the criminal justice system – both as witnesses and defendants.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 5 Spring 2015 (3.6 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 4 Autumn/Winter 2014
Considers the positive impact of working collaboratively to achieve the best rehabilitation outcome, including legal and insurance professionals working within the framework of the Rehabilitation Code.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 4 Autumn/Winter 2014 (2.4 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 3 Spring/Summer 2014
Takes a look at some of the ongoing disorders associated with brain injury such as aphasia and epilepsy and the techniques used to identify and address them.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 3 Spring/Summer 2014 (1.5 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 2 Autumn/Winter 2013
Looks specifically at the challenges presented by childhood brain injuries from birth to adolescence and how best to tackle them.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 2 Autumn/Winter 2013 (1.8 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 10 (Autumn 2017)
Communication – verbal or non-verbal - is fundamental to all aspects of life but unfortunately many people who suffer a brain injury will find their ability to communicate and to be understood compromised. Problems with speech, language and communication can lead to frustration and to isolation.

In this issue, we look at how people can be supported to adapt communication post-injury and at some of the therapies and aids that might ensure that the injured person remains connected to the world they know.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 10 (Autumn 2017) (5.7 MiB)

Brain Injury News Issue 1 Spring 2013
Considers cognitive impairment in older brain injury patients, and the legal and ethical issues around treating patients with disorders of consciousness.
Download Brain Injury News Issue 1 Spring 2013 (1.5 MiB)

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