Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
An acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to an injury to the brain that has occurred after birth. Commons causes of an acquired brain injury include trauma, strokes, tumours, infections and lack of oxygen to the brain. An acquired brain injury can affect a persons memory, mobility, emotions and their independence.
Acquired Brain Injury Charities and Support Groups
Headway
A national charity with local groups and activities.
Website: Headway - the brain injury association
Telephone: 0808 800 2244
Local groups
Peterborough and Cambridge | Headway Cambridge & Peterborough Ltd | Headway
Kings Lynn | Headway Suffolk | Headway
Boston | Headway Lincolnshire | Headway
Rutland and Leicestershire | Home - Headway Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
The Brain Charity
A charity supporting anyone with a neurological condition, their friends, family and carers too. Based in Liverpool however they offer support online, via email and on the phone.
Website: The Brain Charity
Telephone: 01512982999
Email: hello@thebraincharity.org.uk
Brain and Spine Foundation
A national charity for anyone affected by any neurological condition.
Website: Brain & Spine Foundation
Telephone helpline: 0808 8081000
Brake
A road safety charity for road crash victims.
Website: Brake
Telephone: 0808 8000401
UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum
A charity promoting a better understanding of Acquired Brain Injury.
Website: UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum
Telephone: 0845 608 0788
Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development
A charity offering treatment to people with brain injuries and people with learning difficulties.
Website: Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development
Telephone: 08000 286256
SameYou
A charity for young adults with brain injury and stroke.
Website: Same You