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Are you a mother who has experienced a brain injury? Would you like to join this research opportunity with University of Liverpool. They write: "What is this research about? We are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of women's experiences of being a mother after brain injury . What will happen? You will be invited to have an interview lasting approximately 45-60 minutes to talk about your experiences. We can do this using video call or in person (if you live in North-West England). You will be offered an Amazon voucher for your time.   Who can take part? You can take part if: · At the time of your brain injury, you were a mother to a dependent         child(ren) age 18 year-old or under. · It had been at least six months since you left hospital to resume your  parenting role after brain injury. · You can remember and communicate your experiences as a mother  before and after brain injury. · You are aged 18 years or over, and speak English.   How do I get involved? If you would like to take part, or want more information please contact the Ellie Knight (Student Investigator/ Trainee Clinical Psychologist) via email. Ellie.Knight@liverpool.ac.uk Please be aware that this study asks participants about their experiences as a mother before and after ABI. If you think this will cause you distress we would advise you not to participate.    

I want you to meet Nicola (not her real name). Nicola is an outgoing woman with loads of friends. She's retired with a busy social life. Nicola had a stroke. When she was ready to come out of hospital she wasn't ready to go out into the world. She was bruised from falling all the time. She'd go to say one thing and something entirely different came out of her mouth. Nicola felt humiliated. Headway Devon walked alongside Nicola when she was discharged. We went round three times a week. We helped with paperwork, we practiced speech and language exercises, we practiced movement, we went out with Nicola in her local community. After a few months Nicola's speech and movement was significantly better and her confidence was back. Nicola was back in the world. We stopped going round three times a week and went round once a month to help with paperwork. Then we stopped going entirely. Have you come out of hospital without your sense of self? Looking for your self confidence? Get in touch. 01392 211822, weekdays 9 am-2 pm.

Looking for a safe place online to connect with others who are affected by brain injury? Whether you have a specific question to ask or just want to chat with people who understand your situation, the Headway HealthUnlocked forum is there. Join today: https://buff.ly/3XRiBCC

It has come to our attention that the Stroke Association has lost its statutory funding locally. To say we are shocked would be an incredible understatement. Nationally there is a stroke pathway and the Stroke Association has always been a significant part of that pathway. This pathway seeks to ensure that everyone is treated quickly for stroke. It saves lives and ensures the best possible recovery. We wish there was a pathway for all types of brain injury and we are concerned about what that means. Here at Headway Devon we operate differently to the Stroke Association. However supporting people after acquired brain injury is our role and that includes people who have experienced a stroke. Our services are full of people who have experienced a stroke and we often met people at the end of the stroke pathway. If you are working with, love someone who has had, or have had a stroke yourself we would like to reassure the community that we are here. This is our referral form. https://lnkd.in/edPXTwgS

What is a brain haemorrhage? A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. It is also often called a haemorrhagic stroke or brain bleed. What are the types and causes of a brain haemorrhage? There are four types of haemorrhage, named according to where the bleeding occurs. These are: Subdural haemorrhage Extradural haemorrhage Subdural and extradural haemorrhages are the most common type after TBI, and they are a cause of further brain damage that can lead to more long-term effects. Subarachnoid haemorrhage Intracerebral haemorrhage. Subarachnoid and intracerebral haemorrhages are more likely to happen spontaneously. Small blood vessels rupture, often causing loss of consciousness. Sometimes a brain haemorrhage can occur after a seemingly minor head injury. Symptoms can develop rapidly or can take a number of weeks to develop, and urgent investigation and treatment is required. Learn more:

On World Mental Health Day we wanted to reach out to you if you're navigating work with an acquired brain injury or wanting to support an employee who has an acquired brain injury. In my experience more people know someone who has an acquired brain injury than we realise. If you are working with someone who has had a stroke or is still recovering after a road traffic accident after their bones have healed, then you are working with someone who may well have a brain injury. Anxiety and depression are common after brain injury as is struggling with your sense of self. Work can be really helpful with all of this. Headway - the brain injury association has some great resources whether you are an employee or an employer. Follow this link https://lnkd.in/eP8-znTT

We have a plan to change our services in the next year, working in partnership. We would like to make sure that our plans make sense to everyone. Do you have time to take a look?

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