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An interview with TBI survivor and researcher Ian Stobirksi
We speak to traumatic brain injury survivor and researcher Ian Stobirski about life with TBI and his research into community care following brain injury.
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Jez's story - Hard Hat Awareness Week 2026
A former military medic whose head became trapped under a dumper truck wheel while on a construction job says wearing a hard hat saved his life.
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Steve's story
Steve Wiseman had a unique understanding of brain injury prior to being diagnosed with a brain tumour five years ago.
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A glimpse into retirement life as a carer
Retirement life for retail store manager Ashley Clements looks different to how he initially envisioned as he took on the full-time role of caring for his wife-of-50-years, Lyn.
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Olly Mithchard: Sun, sea and solo travels
Olly had to relearn to walk after a brain injury, and now lives with epilepsy, sleep apnoea and PTSD, but remarkably his health conditions haven’t put him off exploring the world.
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Two Kinds of Gone by Dr Bruce Powell
Two Kinds of Gone - Bruce Powell
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Life in a different gear: Mike’s journey after brain injury
Rally car enthusiast Mike Dickson said his ‘world was turned upside down’ when he sustained a brain injury in July 2025.
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Author's debut novel offers 'a message of possibility' to head injury survivors
Ten years ago, Yorkshire-born author S. K. Fields was soaking up adventures on solo-travels across the globe, fuelled by curiosity, confidence and an almost boundless energy. But a sudden fall altered the trajectory of her life, beginning a journey she never anticipated - one of recovery, rediscovery and now a new career path as an author.
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Xavier’s Slobiles for Action for Brain Injury Week 2026
To mark Action for Brain Injury Week 2026, Xavier — an artist, volunteer and brain injury survivor — is sharing both his story and his work through a special exhibition at Brainkind’s Stagenhoe Park.
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Kathy and Anna's story
Through hardships, isolation and navigating challenges to triumphs, academic success and independence, Kathy and Anna’s story is one that will resonate with many families affected by brain injury. The mother and daughter’s journey highlights the realities of brain injury for both survivor and their loved ones, but also the impact of securing the right support at the right time.
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Avril's story
Survivor or loved one, the impact of brain injury can be devastating. That was the reality for mother and daughter Avril and Sophie, whose lives would never be the same again after Sophie had emergency brain surgery at the age of just 19.
