Brain Injuries

If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

To meet other parents see support groups below or meet other parents online in our private Facebook group.

You can search for specific conditons on our A-Z of Medical Conditions.

Other UK sites with trusted health information:

NHS website
www.nhs.uk

Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

Cerebra

Helpline: 0800 328 1159
Email: [email protected]
Website: cerebra.org.uk

Cerebra is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1089812. It works to improve the lives of children with neurological and brain related conditions in England and Wales through research, education and direct support.

Group details last reviewed September 2024.

Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT)

Tel: 0303 303 2248
Email: via website
Website: childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

The Trust is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1113326. It provides information and support to children, young people, their families and professionals and helps them come to terms with acquired brain injury. The Trust’s services include Regional Child and Family Support Co-ordinators, grants and family events. 

Group details last reviewed September 2024.

Headway

Helpline: 0808 800 2244
Email: [email protected]
Website: headway.org.uk

The Association is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1025852. It provides information and support to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields. The Association offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, respite care and a network of groups and branches that provide physical, cognitive and social rehabilitation and support to individuals and families.

Group details last reviewed September 2024.

The Children’s Trust

Tel: 01737 365 000
Email: [email protected]
Website: thechildrenstrust.org.uk

The Trust is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 288018. It provides rehabilitation, education, therapy and care for children with brain injury at its specialist centre in Tadworth, supporting children and families from across the UK. The Trust also offers services in communities around the country and online support for parents. 

Group details last reviewed September 2024..

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