Fresh Thinking

We are passionate about neurological rehabilitation, our resources page has been designed to help us share our collective wisdom to influence and educate people and to spark moments of inspiration and points of discussion.

If you are interested in, or have been affected by brain injury, if you love occupational therapy or anything neurological you are very welcome… come on in and join us!

Hidden Disability, Hidden Ability

Written by Jo Throp Posted in Blog

Hidden Disability, Hidden Ability
Have you stopped to think about what you have done today? Many of us will take for granted the efforts our body and brain go through to make sure we achieve the tasks we set out to do.

Reflecting on the ‘lived experience’ of stroke survivors 

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Stroke rehabilitation
The largest ever survey of the lived experience of stroke in the UK has confirmed neuro occupational therapy and other mental health support services are crucial to recovery. 

The best ways to help isolated brain injury survivors use video calling during the Covid-19 pandemic

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The best ways to help isolated brain injury survivors use video calling during the Covid-19 pandemic
Video calling is helping us to cope through Covid-19 isolation but what about the millions of UK residents - brain injury survivors among them – who can’t use it?

New UK forum to draw up Covid-19 safety advice for people with a brain injury

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New UK forum to draw up Covid-19 safety advice for people with a brain injury
The Neurological Alliance and the Brain and Spine Foundation have jointly launched the Neuro COVID-19 Response Forum in a bid to create a cohesive approach to protecting people with neurological conditions during the pandemic.

Loneliness post brain injury - How neuro occupational therapy can help combat loneliness

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Loneliness post brain injury - How neuro occupational therapy can help combat loneliness
It is likely all of us at some point in our lives will experience loneliness; that desolate feeling of solitude that wells up in response to unwanted isolation.

Mental capacity - everyday decisions and brain injury

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Mental capacity - everyday decisions and brain injury
What happens when brain injury affects our mental capacity to make everyday decisions, and how can Neuro OTs help in this process?

Brain Injury News in Short

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Brain Injury News in Short
We bring you the latest events and news from all over the world connected to neuro OT, neurological occupational therapy, neurology, brain injury, ABI TBI and rehabilitation in short.

The Guide to the Conduct of Cases Involving Serious Injury

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The Guide to the Conduct of Cases Involving Serious Injury
There is new and improved guidance on how best to handle compensation claims for catastrophic brain injury.

Brain Injury Brought to a Halt by 68-year-old Anaesthetic! 

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Brain Injury Brought to a Halt by 68-year-old Anaesthetic! 
Krypton gave rise to Superman but  xenon could prove the real hero after astonishing new trials of the anaesthetic gas showed  it halting  brain injury  in its tracks.

The New Tool Helping Medical Detectives Track Down Suspected Brain Injury…

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The New Tool Helping Medical Detectives Track Down Suspected Brain Injury…
We can’t all be brain injury experts, but there’s a new guide out now that can help non-specialist healthcare professionals spot the tell-tale signs and symptoms of brain injury.

Insurance Post Claims Award 2019

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Insurance Post Claims Award 2019
Krysalis is Insurance Post 2019 Claims Award Finalists

Head First Conference Family Matters

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Head First Conference Family Matters
Understanding and Addressing Family Needs after Acquired Brain Injury - We were delighted to be the headline sponsor at the recent Head First conference in Londons Tower Bridge Royal Hotel. The focus of the day was Family Matters...