Real stories

A car accident in 2017 left Madison with a brain injury. Mum Georgette talks about Madison’s recovery at The Children’s Trust and further rehabilitation back at home through the Brain Injury Community Service.

Jacob had surgery in March 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic meant recovery time in hospital was cut short and Jacob had to return home. Jacob was offered rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust – mum Katie describes it as ‘life-changing’.

Lily had a stroke during the first national lockdown – mum Natalie talks about the day itself, hospital and rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust.

Lewis, aged 13, has had a number of strokes since the age of seven and a brain haemorrhage in 2019. Mum Sharon shares their story.

Jake had a brain injury last year following a brain tumour. To help other young people during this time, he’s shared his advice on keeping busy despite the restrictions of lockdown and tiers.

Brother Noah has made the film 'Teeny - 1 year on... ' to show the year following Teeny's brain injury at the age of nine.

Mollie was three years old when she became ill. What started as a seemingly nasty virus, quickly turned out to be her parents’ worst nightmare. Mum Ceri shares their story.

At 12 years old Nieve was knocked down by a car. Dad Rob talks about hospital, rehabilitation at The Children's Trust and life at home.

Haydn was 15 when he was knocked off his bike by a car in August 2018, resulting in a major brain injury. Mum Amanda shares their story.

Sam was 15 when a speedway racing accident left him with a serious brain injury. Mum Claire shares their story.