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!

RCOT Publish: Exploring an individual’s dynamic, ever-evolving experience of their day-to-day life following acquired brain injury

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RCOT Publish: Exploring an individual’s dynamic, ever-evolving experience of their day-to-day life following acquired brain injury
The following article was published in the August edition of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists OT News.

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.

Humanising the approach to brain injury care.

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Humanising the approach to brain injury care.
Yes, Tea and Sympathy, but with a Big Slice of Empathy: we look at the humanising approach to brain injury care that is proving palatable all round…

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...

Family Matters - Recognising the complex needs of families living with brain injury

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Family Matters - Recognising the complex needs of families living with brain injury
Having and belonging to a family is something we all share, the word itself will conjure up a vast array of emotions. The meaning of family, the ‘form and shape’ of our families and the experience of being part of our own family unit is unique to each of

Krysalis supports UKABIF at The Speakers House in Parliament

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Krysalis supports UKABIF at The Speakers House in Parliament
Krysalis supports the United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) at The Speakers House in Parliament

The Road Not Taken – Family and Acquired Brain Injury

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The Road Not Taken – Family and Acquired Brain Injury
If we could only be like Dorothy from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz when Acquired Brain Injury strikes our family; just three quick heel clicks, a fervent wish and, in an instant, we’d be back in our old life before it was swept away.

Krysalis are CMSUK 2018 Award Winners

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Brain injury rehabilitation
Therapeutic Service Provider of the year 2018

Backing up - Its more than data, its memories

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Backing up - Its more than data, its memories
Our brains ability to recall memories from the past is called episodic memory. Visual prompts in the form of photographs help with recalling the finer details

Executive Skills and Brain Injury - Dealing with the Unexpected

Written by Jo Throp Posted in Blog

Executive Skills and Brain Injury - Dealing with the Unexpected
Dealing with unexpected events forms part and parcel of our daily routine. Our lives are full of unexpected surprises, some of these surprises are welcome and bring unexpected joy, others are not so welcome...

RCOT - Pledges for our Profession

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RCOT - Pledges for our Profession
In launching their Strategic Intentions, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists has made a series of pledges to its stakeholders for the future of the profession.

Neuro OT review – Recolo Conference

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Neuro OT review – Recolo Conference
Growing a New You - Brain injury triggers progressive neurological degeneration. Axons die over many years, 20 years to be accurate, and we don’t know why...
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