Unlike most other cells in the body, brain cells do not regenerate when they are destroyed. However, this does not mean that no recovery can occur. This section gives an overview of the processes and timescales for recovery and rehabilitation - buff.ly/2TS43hQ

Sad to hear Andrew Flintoff is suffering from anxiety and other symptoms following his brain injury in 2022. His experience is that of many people after an a brain injury as discussed in yesterday's episode of PM BBC Radio 4 from 50:36 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Save the date for our Annual Conference 2024! Register your interest now by emailing [email protected] #ukabif United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum #braininjury #abi #southwales

N-ABLES provides FREE resources for educational professionals, parents, and caregivers regarding: 🧠 Concussion Guidance: buff.ly/46pouI8 📚 Returning to Education following an ABI: buff.ly/46XK3R0 Check out the documents through the provided links!

Executive dysfunction is a term for the cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties which often occur after brain injury: buff.ly/2GtHJGd

If you have had a brain injury and are between the ages of 13-24, then please consider taking part in this study

52% of brain injury survivors have tried new activities since their brain injury that they had not considered before the injury. Read the full results of Headway's Action for Brain Injury Week 2024 survey: buff.ly/3UT5r5c

National TA Day is in September so #TADigest wants to highlight the amazing work TAs do daily in school 💛 Educators – let us know how important the TAs you work with are and the impact they have Anyone welcome – please RT + share 😊 🔗 forms.gle/arUm6y4kaz1nsr…

We are hosting a webinar titled "Tooled Up Education Staff Webinar: Managing Head Injuries and Concussions at School and Home" with Tooled Up Tips! This CPD session will focus on the assessment and management of #HeadInjuries Sign up here: buff.ly/4cdnU39 United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum

We are excited to announce that N-ABLES are attending the International Paediatric Brain Injury Society (IPBIS) Conference! Our successful submission "Concussion – Return to School Guidance" will be included in the IPBIS Toolbox Edition 2. Join us: buff.ly/4dM3lN2

Different mental abilities are located in different parts of the brain, so a brain injury can often damage skills such as speed of thought, memory, understanding, concentration, solving problems and using language. Find out more about these common effects: buff.ly/30gPqtb

Today is a significant day as it is the #InternationalDayofCharity! Being a non-profit organisation, our steering group members volunteer their time and expertise to advance our aims. We would like to celebrate their dedication today and everyday. buff.ly/43kBpLJ

We are really pleased to confirm that we have three sessions at the International Paediatric Brain Injury Society Conference in Glasgow which is on from 18th-21st September. With the theme ‘Building a Better Future Together’, this Conference will focus on the development of innovative treatments, rehabilitation

Did you know…. 1 in 6 people have a neurological condition – that’s any condition that affects the brain, spinal cord and/or nervous system. That’s why we’re supporting The Neurological Alliance #MyNeuroSurvey. There are three surveys that you can take part in: • An adults’ survey –

Alongside the presence of the N-ABLES Steering Group at the IPBIS Conference, our Young Expert's Advisory Group are providing a video for conference attendees. They will detail the importance of #Inclusivity in research, and seeking the input of #ServiceUsers #ChildhoodABI

West Yorkshire ABI Network are running a free event focused on brain injury rehabilitation in West Yorkshire. This in-person gathering will take place at the Village Hotel Leeds North. The event will showcase the excellence of NHS rehab and also the challenges at each step of

Did you know…… We have a really useful section on our website which we hope will help direct you to useful information about acquired brain injury. It will give you contact details for specialists, support organisations and fact sheets as well as contacts in your area. Take

Are you interested in a CPD webinar hosted by #BrainInjury experts? In collaboration with Tooled Up Tips we will be hosting a webinar covering the assessment and management of a range of head injuries! Sign up here: buff.ly/4cSMM0E United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum

En route to #IPBIS2024 and looking forward to presentations and symposia with NABLES &@ABI_Justice and #TFCWales - thank you to Eleanor Bryant Gemma Costello Emily Bennett Nathan Hughes 🙏

It is Day 2 of the International Paediatric Brain Injury Society Conference and our Steering Group Members Gemma Costello and Emily Bennett are attending on behalf of N-ABLES. Stay tuned for updates... #IPBIS2024