I WOULD like to invite your readers to help me raise awareness of an important new information website for parents which is very close to my heart.
The Brain Injury Hub (braininjuryhub.co.uk) provides comprehensive information and support to the parents and other family members of children who have suffered a brain injury.
It has been developed by the Children’s Trust, based at Tadworth in Surrey.
My own experience of brain injury has been widely reported, but of course children can suffer brain injuries too – the causes include road accidents, falls, brain tumours and meningitis.
A brain injury can leave a child with lifelong challenges, both physical and mental, and their parents will desperately need support and information.
That hasn’t been widely available before, but the Brain Injury Hub will be a vital resource for families.
As a vice-president of the trust, I have already seen the amazing work the charity does at its national rehabilitation centre for children with brain injuries.
The Brain Injury Hub combines this clinical expertise with contributions from parents sharing their own stories, and a forum where parents can talk about their own experiences.
If you know anyone who may benefit, please tell them about the Brain Injury Hub.
RICHARD HAMMOND, Television presenter, On behalf of the Children’s Trust
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