We know that adjusting to life after surviving a brain injury can be challenging. Memory problems, visual disturbance, blinding headaches, muscle weakness, dizziness, fatigue, communication difficulties, personality changes and anxiety are common effects and make living with a brain injury difficult. Executive impairments, which affect decision making and problem solving skills, can impact everyday living and may not become evident until after leaving hospital.
Our range of support services help improve people’s experiences and outcomes after brain injury, so they can live as well as possible for as long as possible. There are an estimated 80,000 brain injury survivors living in Somerset, and many more who are impacted. If you are one of them and could benefit from our support please do read about the services we offer and contact us to find out more.
Hospital Liaison and Discharge Support
Our dedicated hospital liaison team work at both the Derriford and Mount Gould Hospitals to offer information and support during in-patient stays and across discharge.
Education/Advice
We offer free ABI information and awareness sessions for patients, families, cares and professionals working with ABI.
1:1 Enablement
Our enablement team will assess needs and potential funding for ongoing 1:1 community enablement supporting reintegration into home, work, community and social life.
Social/Activity Hub
Our centre offers a welcoming, friendly and safe place to socialise and enjoy a range of group activities both in the centre and in the community. this also offers valuable respite to families and carers.
Peer Support Group
Not everyone’s needs are the same. We have created dedicated peer support sessions for men, women and younger ABI survivors to meet and share experiences. Likewise we have groups dedicated to stroke survivors and of course parent carers and families.
Brain Injury Identity Card
We work with Headway UK to assess eligibility and then apply for a brain injury identity card that can provide added confidence in everyday social scenarios.
For more information, please take a look at our services leaflet.
