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Changing your solicitor during a claim

Sometimes, after instructing a solicitor, you may begin to feel they’re not providing the level of service or support you expected or need, and may…

By Josh Hughes
‘But I thought only old people had strokes’ – What can you do if you,…

Stroke tends to be considered as an illness of old age, and although it is true that your stroke risk increases with age, ‘young stroke’…

By Laura Barlow
The impact of sleep after stroke

Sleep is one of the most important things we do.  Research into the vital role sleep plays in our overall health is advancing, and with…

By Laura Barlow
10 Things you might not know about stroke

Strokes don’t just affect elderly people. 25% of strokes occur in people who are under 65, and the number of strokes occurring in people aged 40-50 is…

By Laura Barlow
What counts as success in a compensation claim?

When people think about a ‘successful’ compensation claim, they often focus on one thing: winning the full amount of compensation they feel their injuries deserve.…

By Cheryl Abrahams
The daily impact of brain injury on executive function

This week is Action for Brain Injury week – a chance for organisations like the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) and Headway to raise awareness…

By Laura Robertson-Hayes
Brain Injury Awareness Week: Living Between the Highs and Lows of Brain Injury

“Have you had a good day?” is something we ask all the time – whether of a friend, partner, child or colleague. But for someone…

By Ipek Tugcu
New NHS programme aims to prevent brain injuries at birth – will it go far…

On 12 May 2025, the Government announced a new NHS programme designed to make childbirth safer and reduce the risk of babies suffering brain injuries.…

By Mollie Benjamin
Put on a hat and make a difference: Hats for Headway Day 2025

Hats for Headway Day is back on Friday 16 May 2025, and it’s your opportunity to help people affected by brain injuries — just by wearing a…

By Siobhán Crawford
The benefits of early therapeutic intervention for babies affected by Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (H.I.E.)

Many parents feel frightened and overwhelmed when they learn their baby has a hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Eager to do whatever it takes to ensure…

By Claudia Hillemand
The inspiring stories showing patience with speech therapy reaps benefits

Helping children with complex needs is a big part of my work as a solicitor specialising in child brain injury cases. I frequently support families…

By Tamsin Day
Are UK universities doing enough to support disabled students?

Are UK universities doing enough to support disabled students? In short, no. A 2024 survey by Disabled Students UK found that only 37% of disabled…

By Emily White
When you can’t handle a legal case on your own: understanding mental capacity and how…

Suffering a brain injury can turn life upside down. It’s a lot to take in – managing daily life, treatment and recovery – so the…

By Siobhán Crawford
Understanding placental abruption: what it could mean for you and your child

Placental abruption, a condition when the placenta separates from the womb (uterus) during a pregnancy, is a medical emergency. In most cases, this condition is…

By Ella Croyden-Flack
Learning your child has Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) – what next?

Through many years representing inspirational children with brain injuries, I know parents of children diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) can feel they lack information about…

By Claudia Hillemand
How graduated licences could reduce young driver accidents

Road traffic collisions are the biggest killer of young people aged 15 to 29 worldwide, so it makes sense that safety campaigners are urgently calling…

By Kate O'Brien
Proposed changes to Universal Credit and PIP: what you need to know

Proposed cuts to Universal Credit and the Personal Independence Payment will not help disabled people return to work – in fact it will make their…

By Cillian Davis
5 real life ways interim payments helped our clients

If you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain injury it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Life has changed in an instant, and…

By Ipek Tugcu
Understanding hydrocephalus in children: why early diagnosis and treatment matter

This week (10 – 16 March, 2025) is Hydrocephalus Awareness Week, a time to show support for families affected by this condition and raise awareness…

By Ella Croyden-Flack
What is Martha’s Rule? A new way to speak up for your child’s care

When your child is unwell in hospital, it’s natural to feel worried and want to make sure they’re getting the best care possible. A new…

By Holly Topping

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