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

"We need to harness the power of brain plasticity for treating children and young people with brain injury, especially at the key ages of 0-3 and at ages 10-16"
Professor Bryan Kolb; Canada
"More play increases brain plasticity and makes for better recovery post brain injury"
Professor Bryan Kolb; Canada
"Families need to be properly supported as 'resilience' is key to delivering successful outcomes for children and young people."
Roberta De Pompeii; USA
"With support parents cope better so the child has a better recovery"
Andrea Palacio-Navarro; Spain
"Participation in teen sports and normal activities leads to improved quality of life for children and young people post brain injury and helps to maximise outcomes"
Claire Willis; Australia
"Rehabilitation interventions can lead to positive outcomes for children and their families if delivered in the familiar home environment and applied to everyday situations"
Cerebra; United Kingdom
"Brain development is complex and prolonged. Brain plasticity is influenced by a range of factors. Plasticity provides a base for neuro-rehab therapies and treatment"
Professor Bryan Kolb; Canada
"Taking brain injured children home causes high stress for families. Disjointed services exacerbate family stress levels."
Deborah Andrews; New Zealand
"Often families don't have the financial capability to access services. We need to rethink how we deliver neuro-rehab services to children and young people"
Vicki Anderson; Australia
"Children and young people have poor social competence post brain injury due to reduced cognition, executive functions, and emotional control. As a result they are twice as likely to have mental health issues in the future"
James Tonks; University of London