Monthly Archives: February 2016

"Case management for children and young people post acquired brain injury is 'pivotal' to successful outcomes and must be local"

"More play increases brain plasticity and makes for better recovery post brain injury"

"Thousands of children and young people living in the UK today without the help and support that can make a huge difference to their lives"

"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"

"When someone has a brain injury, early access to local, specialist rehabilitation is crucial to ensure the maximum recovery and make significant savings to the state in health costs"

"NHS clinicians struggle with what intervention to prioritise in paediatric neuro-rehabilitation due to limited clinical time and the complexity of needs. Children, clinicians, parents and schools all have different neuro-rehabilitation priorities"

"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"

"Taking brain injured children home causes high stress for families. Disjointed services exacerbate family stress levels."

"Families need to be properly supported as 'resilience' is key to delivering successful outcomes for children and young people."