A brain injury is an injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not congenital, degenerative, or hereditary. The injury results in a change of the brain’s neuronal activity. There are two types of brain injury:Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury is caused by an external factor such as a bump, blow or jolt to the head, that disrupts the normal function of the brain. This can be defined as closed (non-penetrating) or open(penetrating). The severity of a injury may range from mild (for example,concussion) to severe. These may happen due to the result of a Fall, Assault, Vehicle crash or Head Trauma
Acquired Brain Injury is an alteration in brain functioning or pathology caused by internal factors such as a lack of oxygen. These may include – Stroke, Infectious disease, or Seizures
A brain injury may produce an altered or diminished state of consciousness, and result in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partialor total functional disability.
Headway is a UK-wide charity that works to improve life after a brain injury. The charity also lobbies for better support and resources to be made available to people affected by brain injury and works to raise awareness of brain injury and the devastating effects it can have.
The largest residential brain injury rehabilitation unit in the UK which offers a nationwide community service for children and young people with Brain Injuries.
The Disabilities Trust provides specialist community-based and residential support for adults with acquired brain injury, complex physical or learning disabilities and for people with autism.
Platform is a registered charity that has been working in mental health for over 30 years. Platform's mission is to be a platform for connection, transformation and social change and Platform's vision is sustainable wellbeing for all.
The NHS website provides you with free articles, videos, tools and advice to help you make the best choices in adapting to life in brain injury.
The Brain & Spine Foundation is the only UK-wide charity providing information and support for everyone of the over 470 neurological disorders which affect 1 in 6 people in the UK.
BASIC aims to help people access high-quality rehabilitation after suffering from a brain or spinal injury. They offer a range of services that are suitable for severe to minor injuries.
