Our stories

Chris’s story

In 2007, Chris suffered an accident which left him with a life-changing brain injury. He spent six months in Royal Preston Hospital before returning home to his newborn son and wife.

Maggie's Story

It’s just before 6 a.m., and I’m reaching for the alarm before it starts. I’m up, out, and on the road by 7:30 a.m., giving me ample time to get my destination before my shift beginning at 9 a.m. It quickly becomes apparent that this will be different today.

The journey of a BIL

What is a Brain Injury Linkworker? What is the importance of the role and how can a positive impact be made in the life of others? Click Ryan’s story to find out.

Tom’s story

In 2007, Tom was a bright 17-year-old who had just finished his first year studying IT when a devastating accident left him with a brain injury, turning his world upside down

Jaden’s story

No one expects a super fit 21-year-old gym supervisor to have a stroke, but this is exactly what happened to Jaden.

Wojciech’s story

At 40, Wojciech knew only a hand full of people in the UK, andd ue to the Covid pandemic he was cut off from his family in Poland. Then he suffered a ruptured aneurysm, and his life changed forever.