Welcome!
Traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone at anytime. It can be very distressing for the patient and all those close to them. This website provides up to date information for anyone wanting to find out more about brain injury, how it happens, long term implications and how it can be managed. For those who have suffered a head injury or have a relative or friend who is suffering it will help you to understand the medical processes involved after a head injury, how you can help and what to expect in the future.
Don't forget to take a look at our links to websites that can provide support to patients and their families and news articles for the latest in medical research relating to brain injury.
Glossary
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News
Screening Test For Traumatic Brain Injury
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Sex hormone helps prevent brain damage after head injury
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Modelling gives insight into traumatic brain injury
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Traumatric brain injury - A silent epidemic
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Useful Links
BASIC - Brain and Spinal Injury Centre
A specialist resource for people and their families who have suffered a brain injury.
BIRD - Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Repair
A UK based charity specialising in supporting children with brain injuries as well as other causes of brain damage and developmental delay.
Headway - Brain Injury Association
UK based charity providing information and support for people suffering from brain injury.
UKABIF - UK aquired brain injury forum
Charity aimed at promoting understanding of brain injury.