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Home > News > Brainkind’s Domestic Abuse Research Featured on ITV News
Last week, Brainkind research featured in an ITV News story about the link between domestic abuse and brain injury. Broadcast on the Friday evening news, it shone a light on how traumatic head injuries can impact the brain and affect the lives of survivors of domestic abuse.
Our research, Too Many to Count, revealed that 1 in 2 survivors of domestic abuse may have sustained a brain injury. These injuries – often resulting from blows to the head or non-fatal strangulation – can profoundly affect memory, mood, and overall wellbeing.
This study, the first of its kind in the UK, focused on understanding the potential prevalence of brain injury for domestic abuse survivors accessing support in the community. It found that:
These are both potential causes of brain injury. However, they often go unrecognised.
Our Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Annmarie Burns, spoke to ITV from our specialist neurological centre in York. She highlighted the impact that traumatic head injuries can have on the brain and discussed how, through our neurobehavioural approach, we deliver specialist, person-centred care and rehabilitation.
Steffy Bechelet, Brainkind’s Domestic Abuse and Brain Injury Researcher, explained how a brain injury can affect someone who has experienced domestic abuse. She also highlighted the findings from our research and what we are doing to support survivors.
For instance, Brainkind has partnered with Women’s Aid, a charity working to end domestic abuse. Together, we have integrated brain injury-related questions into the “On Track” abuse profiles module. This collaboration aims to:
We are now piloting Brainkind Adapt – a digital resource designed for professionals supporting survivors of domestic abuse. It will give them guidance to adapt their approach to supporting people who may have a potential brain injury.
You can watch the feature here (from 6 minutes).
If you’d like to find out more about Brainkind’s work in the domestic abuse field, click here.
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone. If you would like to speak to someone to get help, or if someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, the organisations below can help:
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call for free, 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247; live chat with the team from 3-10 pm, Monday to Friday, or fill in a contact form to request a call back.
Men’s Advice Line: specialist support for male survivors: 0808 8010327 | mensadviceline.org.uk
