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Name |
Brain Injury |
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Related to/Also known as |
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Head Injury |
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Description |
An injury to the head or face, resulting in trauma to the brain. The brain injury may be mild to severe, and the subsequent impact can likewise be from mild, short-term problems to permanent problems including emotional and behavioural changes, cognitive effects and physical disability. |
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Useful National contacts |
Headway Child Brain Injury Trust Brain and Spine Foundation Rehab UK UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development Head Injured People in Cheshire (HIP) |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide-range of disability related issues. |
