A-Z of Neurological Conditions

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Name

Brain Injury

Related to/Also known as

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Head Injury

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.

Useful National contacts

Headway
Helpline: 0808 800 2244
www.headway.org.uk


Child Brain Injury Trust
Helpline: 0845 601 4939
www.cbituk.org


Brain and Spine Foundation
Helpline: 0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.uk


Rehab UK
Tel. 0121 616 3900
www.rehabuk.org


UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum
Tel. 01752 601318
www.ukabif.org.uk


Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development
Tel: 0800 0286256
www.b-i-r-d.org.uk


Head Injured People in Cheshire (HIP)
Tel. 01606 828191
http://sites.google.com/site/hipincheshire/home

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