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April 28th, 2022

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 1 x ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT WORKER 1 x FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER 6 x CLASSROOM SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS Matrix Neurological is a lived-experience led, pioneering charity that helps children and young people living with an acquired brain injury caused by an accident or illness.  We also provide practical, emotional and peer support to their […]

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New vacancies!

March 4th, 2022

JOB ADVERTISEMENT ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT WORKER & CLASSROOM SUPPORT WORKER Matrix Neurological is a lived-experience led, pioneering charity that helps children and young people living with an acquired brain injury caused by an accident or illness.  We also provide practical, emotional and peer support to their families. Due to additional funding, we are expanding […]

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WE ARE RECRUITING AGAIN!

February 5th, 2022

Due to us being awarded additional funding we are recruiting for two vacancies.  1 x ABI Support Worker (Mental Wellbeing focus) and 1 x Classroom Assistant for our new classroom/Healing Room.  Competitive salary and pension.  Both posts are advertised on Sector1.net or contact:  elle@matrixneurological.org.uk for an application pack.  Please note both posts are subject to […]

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"Positive and coordinated neuro-rehab interventions for children and young people is proven to bring health improvements; improve independence; reduces the need for sheltered living; decreases vulnerability; decreases drop-out rates in schools; decreases youth offending"
Eric Hermans; Netherlands
"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"
Recolo; United Kingdom
"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"
Dalton Leong; Chief Executive of the Children's Trust
"Different 'experts' involved in paediatric neuro-rehabilitation come from different organisational cultures which causes conflict and has a negative effect on the outcomes for the child."
Barbara O'Connell; Ireland
"We are impressed with the progress you have made with the individual we referred to you."  Social Worker    
"When different organisations assess different aspects of a child's neuro-rehabilitation needs, everyone looks at things from a different perspective and have conflicting priorities"
Cathy Jonson; Rehab without Walls; United Kingdom.
"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
I was very impressed with the results you have had with the young people you have worked with.
"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"
Headway; United Kingdom
"Taking brain injured children home causes high stress for families. Disjointed services exacerbate family stress levels."
Deborah Andrews; New Zealand

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.

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