Every 30 minutes, a child or young person will acquire a brain injury. This could be the result of:
- An accident
- An illness such as meningitis or encephalitis
- A poisoning
- A stroke
- A brain tumour
A brain injury has a devastating and life-long impact on the child and their whole family. Bones can mend and scars can heal but a brain injury stays with you for life and impacts on everything you think, feel and do.
Established in 1991, the Child Brain Injury Trust helps children, young people, their families and professionals to come to terms with what has happened and how to deal with the uncertainty that the future holds. An acquired brain injury will affect each person differently.
However, there are some common issues that children and young people may face:
Memory loss
Mobility problems
Fatigue
Concentration
Personality changes
Behavioural issues
Changes in the way that they perceive themselves and others
We provide information, support and training to anyone affected by childhood acquired brain injury. This includes the child or young person themselves, their family and the professionals who support them.
