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

"There are problems with getting people into neuro-rehab. Those most in need are often those most excluded due to a lack of socio-economic resources."

"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"

"Parent-supported interventions after paediatric ABI bring reductions to the cost to society"

"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"

"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"

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

"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"

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

"Rehabilitation interventions can lead to positive outcomes for children and their families if delivered in the familiar home environment and applied to everyday situations"