Acquired brain injury
We understand that living with an acquired brain injury can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to help.
We know that the impact of acquired brain injury on you, your family and loved ones can be highly emotional.
Because of this, we provide both physical and emotional support. We want to enable you to continue living an independent and active life, in the comfort of your own home.
If you experience complications due to an acquired brain injury or your care needs are complex, we are fully equipped to adapt to your changing care needs and requirements.
Acquired brain injury care and support tailored to you
An acquired brain injury can be the result of trauma to the head such as an impact following an accident, or the outcome of an illness, such as meningitis or a stroke. The effects of this can be short or long-term, and over time our individual care plans can adapt with you.
Types of acquired brain injury care
We understand the importance of a care plan and having a support worker who appreciates you individually, and that’s exactly the support we take great pride in delivering
Live-in acquired brain injury care and support
A live-in care worker can help you to live safely yet independently in the security of your own home. We put the focus on maintaining quality of life, assisting you on your rehabilitation journey and working closely with your medical teams.
Acquired brain injury care and support at home
We work with you to create a home care plan that’s completely based around your existing routines. We can help you on your rehabiltation journey and support you to relearn everyday tasks. Each care plan has a focus on neuro-rehabilitation activities to help with your recuperation.
Acquired brain injury care and support at a care home
Support from our trained care teams at our comfortable care homes across the country can give you and your family peace of mind that help is always there whenever you need it.
Frequently asked questions
An acquired brain injury relates to injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not related to either a congenital or degenerative disease. The impairment may be temporary or permanent and cause physical functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.
An acquired brain injury may be caused by trauma or injury to the head (sometimes called a traumatic brain injury), a stroke, drugs, alcohol, poisons or when not enough oxygen gets to the brain for an extended time (for example, a near-drowning, infections such as meningitis, tumours). Similar symptoms can be caused by degenerative brain conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia.
As each acquired brain injury is different, every person’s symptoms will be different, however common symptoms can include:
Weakness, shaking, stiffness or poor balance
Tiredness
Changes in sleep patterns
Seizures
Headaches
Changes in vision, smell or touch
Some people experience changes in their thinking or learning abilities, including:
Problems with memory
Problems with concentration or attention
Difficulty with planning or organisation
Confusion
Difficulty with communication, such as maintaining a conversation
Some people have problems with regulating their behaviour or emotions, including:
Mood swings
Being irritable or feeling on edge
Changes in personality
All our care workers complete the nationally recognised care certificate. Specific client needs-led training is taught by our training partner Training Now, clinical colleagues and healthcare professionals.
Most people with a brain injury are expected to experience a normal life span but families and carers can play a crucial role by monitoring for any further medical problems arising post-injury, particularly after hospital.