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Acquired Brain Injury - The definition of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) varies from one medical perspective to another, and it can cover a multitude of conditions. However, what seems to be consistent is that it describes a condition which is acquired after birth (from 5 years old) and can apply to any age. It is non-progressive and can be caused by various traumas to the brain/head. For example, damage to the brain tissue after road traffic accidents, assaults, falls, industrial or sporting accidents, drug or alcohol abuse, poisoning, viral infections to the brain, neuro surgery or damage to blood vessels in the brain. It presents its own special challenges due to the combination of cognitive, physical, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties arising from damage to the brain.
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Acquired Brain Injury
As the brain is involved in just about everything we do, injury to the brain can have a very wide range of effects. These effects vary from one person to another depending on the exact nature of the brain injury and its severity. It is helpful to distinguish between the initial effects when the person first sustained their head injury and the longer-term effects.
Following a brain or head injury, the timing and standard of rehabilitation is paramount to a successful outcome. To facilitate clear and speedy referral we liase with case managers, occupational therapists, GPs, families and other health care professionals so that the objectives of all parties can be best met.
Referrals usually come to us from case managers, solicitors or privately funded patients, however enquiries are welcome from anyone.
Following a referral an assessment is undertaken and a package of care and support is proposed to address the current needs and future options.
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