Stepping up the fight against alcohol-related brain injury
Alcohol-related brain injury (ARBI) is becoming more widely recognised, but specific rehab...
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Family experience of acquired brain injury and associated services
There is often limited support available to meet the needs of family members and to support the...
Read MorePredicting potential and the value of hypotheses…
Factors that likely influence rehabilitation potential and recovery and predictions of the same...
Read MoreA year in the life of a new rehab hospital
A new male neuropsychiatric facility was launched in the UK last year, amid a national shortage of such services. Twelve months on, we visited Cygnet St William’s in Darlington to chart the ups and downs of getting the service going. As Andrew Mernin reports, it’s a tale of hard-won relationships, fire-fighting and people power.
Read MoreBrain cell defect linked to social challenges in autism
Many cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may result from problems in immune cells that normally work to trim back unneeded brain connections in early life, suggests a new study.
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Parkinson’s breakthrough raises prospect of dyskinesia treatment
Many people with Parkinson’s disease eventually develop debilitating movements called dyskinesia,...
Protecting Parkinson’s voices in the crisis
A scheme in America is helping people with Parkinson’s to maintain vital functions during the lockdown.
“NHS staff saved my life – I had to do something to help”
Brain injury survivor Demelza Fry is the driving force behind an urgent face shield appeal to protect frontline medical and care workers against COVID-19.
PPE and testing battle for specialist provider
A specialist rehab provider has laid bare its battles to secure both COVID-19 testing and PPE during the current pandemic.
Top tech and devices for at-home stroke rehab
While COVID-19 lockdown continues to play havoc with people’s plans and appointments, with many going into isolation during this time, rehabilitation in its traditional setting is not always possible…
Spinning back to normality
Through a shared love of cycling, Dave Buchan is helping to transform the lives and outcomes for people with brain injuries. Deborah Johnson speaks to him about the crucial role he sees for cycling in neuro-rehab.
Neurobehavioural rehab in aggression management after TBI
Changes in personality following TBIs are often more problematic than neurocognitive, functional deficits or even physical disabilities. Dr Grzegorz Grzegorzak, consultant neuropsychiatrist at St Peter’s Hospital, South Wales, explains why taking a neurobehavioural approach to treating TBI can be highly effective.
Virtual rehab schemes help to plug crisis gaps
Brain injury and stroke patients discharged from hospital earlier than normal, due to COVID-19, are receiving virtual rehab at home, as part of a new pilot study.
An uprising in rehabilitation
The rise of online content services has revolutionised TV viewing and music consumption in recent...
Opinion
Behind the scenes of brain injury referrals
Despite COVID-19, work is still progressing to allow providers to accept new residents at the first opportunity. Gill Ayris from Richardson Care, which runs three brain injury care homes, discusses the process.
Goal setting revisited
Merryn Dowson takes a fresh look at the use goals in neuro-rehab amid new and emerging approaches.
Getting stuck in amid challenging conditions
You can learn a lot about an organisation in a crisis. In the white light of times like these,...
Maintaining progress amid the madness
Covid 19 has thrown the daily routines of many people with brain injuries into turmoil but the battle is underway to ensure their rehabilitation continues, as Irwin Mitchell’s Steve Hill reports.
Independence Day
Serious injury solicitor Sarah Griggs shares the journey a mum whose world was turned upside down following her son’s brain injury.
Capacity to make decisions about using the internet
Approximately 96 per cent of UK households have access to the internet. This can create risks for those who are vulnerable, write Irwin Mitchell’s Mat Culverhouse and David Withers.
Insight
Action among the daffodils
William Wordsworth urged to the world to “come forth into light, let nature be your teacher”. He...
Help us to be better and stronger
Charities are facing the double-edged sword of demand for their services being at an all-time high, while seeing a vast drop in donations as a result of COVID-19. NR Times spoke to the Children’s Trust to find out more.
COVID-19: Life in the fast lane
A few months ago, my brother excitedly told us he was planning a trip to Holland with his friends...
Nutrition and its unsung role in stroke recovery
Food and nutrition support is the fuel that can drive post-stroke rehab in many different ways, as Emily Stuart, a dietitian at Wiltshire Farm Foods, explains.
Mum gets back on her feet in time for Mother’s Day
In our latest patient case study, we report on how Louise Waller fought back from serious injury through determination and extensive rehabilitation.
How to be a better medical expert
Ten tips from Paul Sankey, partner at Enable Law and a trainer at Inspire MediLaw, which runs courses on medicolegal topics.
Technology
Top tech and devices for at-home stroke rehab
While COVID-19 lockdown continues to play havoc with people’s plans and appointments, with many going into isolation during this time, rehabilitation in its traditional setting is not always possible…
A 20-year adventure in rehab robotics
Tech pioneer Hocoma has long been pushing the boundaries of innovation in rehab. Now marking its 20th anniversary, it plans to step up its ability to drive better patient outcomes, as Deborah Johnson reports.
An uprising in rehabilitation
The rise of online content services has revolutionised TV viewing and music consumption in recent...
Every step of the way
STEPS rehabilitation recently had an opportunity to put Rewalk’s Restore system through its paces, as senior physiotherapist Jamie Story explains.
Leading the remote resistance
Andrew Mernin reports on an emerging technology aiming to revolutionise how rehab professionals work together on patient goals.
High rollers lead MND tech development
Rolls-Royce through its data technology arm, R2 Data Labs, has partnered with the Motor Neurone...
Interviews
We’ll be soaring again soon
It’ll take more than a global pandemic to stop Accessible Dreams drawing up plans for more empowering trips in the not-too-distant future, as NR Times reports.
The MS secret that sparked a movement
“It’s not the cards you’re dealt that matters, it’s how you play them that counts.” For...
Working your way back after injury
Returning to work after a brain injury can be a long and daunting road. Here brain injury survivor Dean Harding discusses his own experiences with Irwin Mitchell employment lawyer Emilie Cole and occupational therapist Mandy Richmond.
Out of the shadows
A charity which encourages brain injury survivors to put others first is helping them to re-find their place as valued members of society. Deborah Johnson reports.
On the road to reinvention
London actor and creative Byron Konizi has emerged from years battling the effects of brain injury with a plan to help others like him, as Andrew Mernin reports.
State of the rehab nation
The driving force of rehabilitation research in America has big plans to speed treatment development and improve skills, its outgoing president Dr Deborah Backus tells Andrew Mernin.
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Vital win for zebra crossing accident survivor
Adapting our approach to help the most vulnerable
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The Coronavirus Act and how it could affect care providers
Independence Day
The order of evidence in a catastrophic brain injury case
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