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Liz and Justina's story A Life Re-written

Liz and Justina's story

Everything changed after mum's stroke

Stroke | Family member/carer | 10m 42s

Alison's story A Life Re-written

Alison's story

After my brain injury, I made a silver lining

Brain tumour | Survivor | 11m 42s

Andrew's story A Life Re-written

Andrew's story

After my brain injury, I grieved for the person I was

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 8m 57s

David's story A Life Re-written

David's story

My brain injury took me on a path I didn't know existed

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 13m 09s

Relearning life skills

Relearning life skills

My biggest thing is to never give up

Assault | Survivor | 8m 22s

Simon and Marc's story

Simon and Marc's story

Brain injury can happen to anyone

Stroke | Survivor | 8m 53s

John's story

John's story

John, you've got a brain injury

Road traffic incident | Survivor |

Joseph's story

Joseph's Story

If we don't pull together, we're not going anywhere.

Road traffic incident | Survivor |

Nigel and Paula's story

Nigel and Paula

Everything changed instantly

Stroke | Survivor | 10m 21s

Nick Blackwell

Nick Blackwell

I died in the ambulance and they brought me back

Sports | Survivor | 6m 38s

Steven Lomas

Steven Lomas

I've been knocked down and got back up again

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 14

Lisa

Lisa, Headway South Staffs

I don’t want anyone having silent tears

Stroke | Survivor | 3m 07s

Tim Richens

Tim Richens

This isn’t the life I had before

Fall | Survivor | 12m 24s

Raj Gataora

Raj Gataora

What's happened has happened

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 8m 5s

See the Hidden Me: Christine's story

See the Hidden Me: Christine's story

We are still people, and we are still us

Brain tumour | Survivor | 9m 28s

See the Hidden Me: John's story

See the Hidden Me: John's story

It's more difficult with a brain injury to get back up

Other | Survivor | 10m 19s

See the Hidden Me: Annette's story

See the Hidden Me: Annette's story

I feel my brain is like a start-stop button on a car

Other | Survivor | 4m 46s

See the Hidden Me: Iona's story

See the Hidden Me: Iona's story

I try and fit in, but fitting in is rather hard

Other | Survivor | 7m 36s

Love after brain injury: Thalia and Matt

Love after brain injury: Thalia and Matt

All the odds were stacked up against us

Fall | Family member/carer | 11m 48s

Isolation and loneliness: Life with no filter podcast

Isolation and loneliness: 'Life with no filter' podcast

Having a brain injury is the perfect rehearsal for lockdown

Other | Survivor | 00:44

My podcast by Nikki Webber MBE

My podcast, by Nikki Webber

We need to do what we need to do to make people understand our situation.

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 2:10

Gerald Heffernan

Gerald Heffernan

Help that person, because one day it could be you in that position.

Encephalitis | Survivor |

Brain Attack Music by Andy Dovey

Brain Attack Music by Andy Dovey

My wife suggested I write my story. I think she thought it would be cathartic, which it was.

Stroke | Survivor | 1:23

Podcast: Life with no filter

Podcast: Life with no filter

We all have one thing in common, we've all had operations to our brain.

Other | Survivor |

Alex Danson-Bennett MBE

Alex Danson-Bennett MBE

There's nothing minor about any head injury

Other | Survivor | 15:25

Emma Chivers

Emma Chivers

It can be done you can and will succeed - just follow my lead and just do it!

Road traffic incident | Survivor |

Animation: Memory loss after brain injury

Animation: Memory loss after brain injury

"I just need a bit more understanding"

Other | Survivor |

Mark Kennedy

Mark Kennedy

Every day I suffer from the after-effects of brain injury but I intend to stay positive, fit and active, and enjoy life to the max!

Brain haemorrhage | Survivor |

Kavita's tips for self-isolation

Kavita's tips for self-isolation

Nature is a great tool to take away anxiety.

Brain haemorrhage | Survivor |

Anne's top tips for self-isolation

Anne's top tips for self-isolation

How to survive self-isolation during coronavirus

Concussion | Survivor |

10 things not to say to someone with a brain injury

10 things not to say to someone with a brain injury

But you don't look disabled!

Other | Survivor | 2:45

Candice Ridley

Candice Ridley

It's like I'm fighting with my own mind at times.

Fall | Survivor |

Ben Clench

Ben Clench

I would fight to become the man they call Ben again

Road traffic incident | Survivor |

"No memory of the day that changed my life"

Michelle Munt

No memory of the day that changed my life

Road traffic incident | Survivor |

A helping hand

A helping hand

It would certainly help if people were more educated about brain injury's hidden nature

Brain tumour | Survivor |

Jeff Mayle

Jeff Mayle

I've learned to aim high

Fall | Survivor | 4:37

Michael Mabon

Michael Mabon

From being at the beginning of a new career in nursing to not being able to move was such a big thing

Assault | Survivor | 3:14

A mother's perspective

Kathleen Ballentine

A mother's perspective

Assault | Family member/carer |

Fiona Grant-MacDonald

Fiona Grant-MacDonald

It is my goal to help and do as much to support people as possible

Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | 3:14

Anna Khan

Anna Khan

My story isn't over yet

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 2:55

Caring for carers

Caring for Carers

Don't expect carers to ask for help

Brain haemorrhage | Family member/carer | 1:04

Lost in a crowd

Lost in a Crowd

You realise who your real friends are

Other | Survivor | 1:12

A simple solution

A simple solution

Now if I need it, I have my card

Fall | Survivor | 1:06

Paul Pugh

Paul Pugh

I've been given a second chance

Assault | Survivor | 17:09

Jack Rutter

Jack Rutter

The Road to Rio - via intensive care!

Assault | Survivor | 14:12

James Piercy

James Piercy

Recovery is a lifelong process

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 22:17

Mike McCall

Mike McCall

I am now confident that I can keep getting better

Other | Survivor | 6:49

Tom Birch

Tom Birch

They instantly think you are drunk

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 1:52

Nic O'Leary

Nic O'Leary

If in doubt - sit it out

Sports | Survivor |

Sarah Whitchurch

Sarah Whitchurch

Achiever of the Year becomes sporting celebrity

Meningitis | Survivor | 2:05

David Thomas

David Thomas

A special thank you to my understanding wife

Sports | Survivor | 7:46

Dave Bowes

Dave Bowes

But you don't look disabled

Road traffic incident | Survivor | 3:46

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