Living with brain injury

A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life. Browse through the topics below to find out more.

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A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life.

Browse through the topics below to find out more.

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Decision making difficulties

Decision making involves a lot of different processes, and this means that if any one of these processes is affected by brain injury, the ability to make decisions may be impaired.

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Depression

Depression occurs when feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist over time and these feelings impact on your ability to engage in regular daily activities.

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Discrimination

It is unlawful for someone to discriminate against anyone else because of their disability. There are several different types of discrimination that are prohibited under the Equality Act.

Learn more about Discrimination
Driving

Driving is a skill that many people rely on for independence, socialising and daily tasks. Unfortunately, the various skills needed for driving can often be affected by brain injury.

Learn more about Driving