A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life.
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Learn more about Parenting →
Parenting
People with brain injuries often report that not only has their ability to carry out parenting roles been affected by their injury, but also their relationship with their children has changed.
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Learn more about Personal injury trusts →
Personal injury trusts
A personal injury trust could be used to ensure that a brain injury survivor is able to claim all of the state benefits/care funding that they may be entitled to, as well as ensuring there is a suitable structure in place to manage their funds in the future.
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Learn more about Post-traumatic amnesia →
Post-traumatic amnesia
Post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) is the time after a period of unconsciousness when the injured person is conscious and awake, but is behaving or talking in a bizarre or uncharacteristic manner.
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Learn more about Post-traumatic growth →
Post-traumatic growth
The experience of positive change following a traumatic period is known as post-traumatic growth (PTG).
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Learn more about Psychological effects →
Psychological effects
A brain injury can result in a confusing array of psychological changes. These range from subtle and temporary lapses in ability and behaviour, to a profound and permanent reduction in basic skills and loss of control of emotion and behaviour.