Family reaction to brain injury
It has often been said that brain injury affects whole families, not just individuals. Many difficult stages have to be passed through from the initial shock of the news of an injury, to eventual acceptance that things may now be very different from how they used to be - for both the individual concerned and the whole family.
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Explore the types of relationships that can be impacted by brain injury, and find practical tips and support services that can help.
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Guidance for partners
Information for partners of a brain injury survivor on how their relationship may be affected, how they can support their loved one and how they can look after themselves.
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Guidance for friends
Information for friends on understanding brain injury, as well as how they can support their friend with a brain injury both in the early stages and later.
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Guidance on supporting children
Information on how to support children of various ages when a parent has sustained a brain injury.
Children about Guidance on supporting children
Relationships at work
Find information about how brain injury might affect the survivor within the workplace, and what you can do to support them.
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Living with brain injury
Find out more about the effects and impact of brain injury and how to cope
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Need to talk?
Contact our nurse-led helpline for further information and support
Headway Helpline about Need to talk?