Category: News

Animal therapies have genuine pedigree – study

Apr 10, 2019

The “social competence” of people recovering from brain injuries can be boosted by animal-assisted therapies, a study shows.

A sporting chance in concussion fight

Apr 4, 2019

New findings on sports-related concussion in children could help to improve management of the condition and stem long-term problems that can arise years after injury.

Innova steps up case management projects after pivotal hire

Apr 4, 2019

Healthcare equipment supplier Innova Care Concepts has recruited a new case management specialist with the aim of topping over £1.5 million in sales in the company’s litigation projects department.

New care home opens for adults with acquired brain injuries

Apr 4, 2019

The Richardson Partnership for Care has opened its sixth specialist residential care home in Northampton.

Vital link in solving prison problem?

Apr 1, 2019

Offenders at every prison and probation setting in the UK should have access to a member of staff trained in brain injury signs and symptoms, experts have urged.

Letter calls for Mental Capacity changes

Mar 26, 2019

Over 100 UK brain injury professionals have signed a letter calling for changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice, which is currently undergoing a review.

Independent living innovation in focus

Mar 26, 2019

A major UK conference focused on the future of independent living takes place in Birmingham this week.

Europe’s neuro experts to share insights

Mar 20, 2019

Rehab will be a prominent theme at the European Neuro Convention, which this year takes place in Birmingham on 26 and 27 March.

Spinal cord regeneration success

Mar 2, 2019

Researchers from California have successfully produced tissue scaffolds that mimic the 3D architecture and mechanical properties of spinal cord tissue.