Thursday, May 22, 2008 Disability resource directory of disabled aids support products services advice  Specific Disabilities  Brain Injury

Brain injury information, advice and facts

Find head injury web sites listed in the ableize disability directory offering information, diagnosis and treatment details. Any sites not directly related to brain injury in the UK will have the country concerned or covered within the site description.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic injuries to the brain, also called intracranial injury, or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury and is one of two subsets of acquired brain injury. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain.

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Headway
 

A charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. Provides support to the local groups and branches and helps to deliver high quality services through guidance on policies, procedures, standards and training. Includes factsheets and information.

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Brain Injury Centre
 

A rehabilitation centre offering assessment, intensive neuro-rehabilitation and education for young adults between 16 – 35 years of age, who have acquired disabilities and associated learning difficulties as a result of brain injury.

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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT)
 

Europes largest independent provider of brain injury rehabilitation services. Offer a wide range of specialist services to around 550 people with an acquired brain injury.

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