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We are passionate about neurological rehabilitation; our neuro OT blog has been designed to help us share our collective wisdom to influence, educate and spark moments of discussion and reflection.

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

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…

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

Written by Jo Throp Posted in Blog

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

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.

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

Brain Injury Group - Court of Protection Training Day Part Two

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Brain Injury Group - Court of Protection Training Day Part Two
The Brain Injury Group at their recent training day decided to tackle the complex issue of capacity. The day was opened with an overview of the common problems faced by Professional Deputies when dealing with an individual’s property and affairs.

Executive Skills and Brain Injury - Dealing with the Unexpected

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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...

Brain Injury Group - Court of Protection Training Day

Written by Jo Throp Posted in Blog

Brain Injury Group - Court of Protection Training Day
The Brain Injury Group at their recent training day decided to tackle the complex issue of capacity. This is a review from the perspective of a Neurological Occupational Therapist.

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...

Tech Matters

Written by Matt Gibson Posted in Blog

Tech Matters
The World is waking up, technology is opening up doors that were once firmly closed. For those with a disability like a brain injury, technology can help facilitate rehab and independent living but passion and human spirit must walk hand in hand with it.

Unpicking the impossible - Neuro OT and complex behaviour following brain injury

Written by Jo Throp Posted in Blog

Unpicking the impossible - Neuro OT and complex behaviour following brain injury
Krysalis is a specialist independent provider of neurological occupational therapy. In October, the team were thrilled to win the Case Management Society of the United Kingdom (CMSUK) 2018 Therapeutic Provider of the year award.

More Tech Matters

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More Tech Matters
Online Accessibility - Are you unknowingly impolite?

Does wearing a helmet while cycling protect against brain injury?

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Does wearing a helmet while cycling protect against brain injury?
The facts say yes but here we take a look at both sides of the argument.

covid 19 guidance

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covid 19 guidance
Helping brain injury survivors understand the crisis.
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