MATRIX Neurological is an innovative children’s charity now based in Stockton-on-Tees, established to provide practical help and support to children, young people and their families who are living with the effects of childhood acquired brain injury following an accident or illness.                        

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Traumatic Brain Injury statistics

Locally, almost 2500 children & young people aged under 25 sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2022, caused by a head injury. The majority were under16 and received no further follow up!

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What is an acquired brain injury?

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Deficits caused by an Acquired Brain Injury

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OUR MISSION: To work to remove inequalities for children & young people affected by acquired brain injury; and provide effective support to their families that makes a real difference to their lives.

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Despite being the biggest cause of death and disability in children and young people in the UK, acquired brain injuries are the most misunderstood, misdiagnosed and unsupported disability. These children are referred to inappropriate services that do not understand acquired brain injuries and do not support their ongoing recovery, leaving many unnecessarily disabled. Help us to make a difference to brain injured children, young people and their families, by donating to our charity. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

"Case management for children and young people post acquired brain injury is 'pivotal' to successful outcomes and must be local"
Deborah Andrews; New Zealand
"We are impressed with the progress you have made with the individual we referred to you."  Social Worker    
"Pediatric neuro-rehabilitation cannot be delivered in isolation. The needs of the child have to be looked at both holistically and within the context of the family unit. Parents need to be empowered to be parents in post-acute pediatric neuro-rehabilitation following brain injury"
The Children's Trust; United Kingdom
I was very impressed with the results you have had with the young people you have worked with.
"With support parents cope better so the child has a better recovery"
Andrea Palacio-Navarro; Spain
"Strength-based family intervention after pediatric ABI is essential. Parents need to be equipped with the skills to cope and advocate for the child."
Caron Gan; Canada
Child 1 - Aged 14 and 3 years after a traumatic brain injury
2019 2020 Change
REASONING 301/800 426/800   +  125
MEMORY 181/800 304/800   +  123
ATTENTION 463/800 573/800   +  110
COORDINATION 47/800 309/800   +  262
PERCEPTION 158/800 374/800   +  216
This is the best support plan we have ever seen that will deliver the best outcomes for this young person.  The costings are 'spot on' and realistic'.  Direct Payments Team.  
"Too often children and young people with ABI are discharged from hospital without specialist brain support that they and their families need to overcome lifelong challenges"
Andrew Ross; former Chief Executive of the Children's Trust
"Parent-supported interventions after paediatric ABI bring reductions to the cost to society"
Eric Hermans; Netherlands