Lived Experience

How good nutrition sped up my brain injury recovery

You’ve no doubt heard the saying ‘Food is medicine’. In my experience, these are very applicable when it comes to healing from a concussion/brain injury.

Video calls create Zoom fatigue for this brain injury survivor

Video calls have helped people continue to work from home, but it can all get a bit too much sometimes, especially for brain injury survivors.

Having hope and staying positive

In this article, Brooke describes how people pulled together to provide his loved ones with hope and see the positive during a terrible time of uncertainty

How social distancing has changed the shopping experience for brain injury survivors

In this blog post, Michelle Munt looks at how social distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed shopping for brain injury survivors.

A brain injury isn't always invisible if you just take the time to notice

Brain injury is often referred to as an invisible disability because a stranger wouldn't necessarily know just by looking at you that something was wrong.

Tips on how to stay positive after a brain injury

A lot of the time, being positive after a brain injury is difficult, but it’s definitely worth the effort. Here are Brooke Trotter's tips on how to stay positive after a brain injury.

My typical day: Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Discover a day in the life of Lauren Doherty, living with a Spinal Cord Injury. From morning routines to work and leisure activities, find out how she navigates daily challenges with a well-established routine.

Have things changed for wheelchair users? 

In this article, Jonathan Fogerty asks 'Have things improved for wheelchair users over the years or not?'

My experience of “accessible” hotel rooms!

In this blog post, Jonathan Fogerty shares his recent experience with wheelchair accessible hotel rooms.

The importance of mental and physical wellbeing after a brain injury

Michelle Munt talks about the importance of mental and physical wellbeing after sustaining a brain injury

Strategies for coping with a mild brain injury during COVID-19

Anna Leggett shares the things she has learnt and what you can do that may help to improve your quality of life during this difficult time.

Getting lost after a brain injury

Having difficulties finding your way around after a brain injury is common. In this blog post, Brooke Trotter recounts his experiences of getting lost after sustaining a brain injury.