The
Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with acquired brain
injury, multiple disabilities and complex health needs.
Every
year over 40,000 children in the UK are left with a brain injury as a result of
an accident or illness (figure drawn from NHS England). This is known as “acquired
brain injury”.
Many
children make a good recovery, but thousands have to live with ongoing,
long-term difficulties. Some children are left with severe physical
difficulties or learning difficulties. Some children experience more subtle,
‘hidden’ difficulties which nevertheless have a big impact on their lives.
Their
rehabilitation, community and online services are there to support all children
with acquired brain injury and their families.
Thousands
more children are born with brain injuries or develop severe disabilities as a
result of a degenerative conditions. Their medical services and special school
give children with the most complex disabilities and health needs the chance to
live their lives to the full.
The combination of services offered by The Children’s Trust is unique.
Every year we help hundreds of children and young people and their families
from across the UK through Their services include:
Their Services include:-
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Rehabilitation and other services for children and
young people with acquired brain injury;
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Expert nursing
and medical care for children with multiple
disabilities and complex health needs;
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Special
education for children and young
people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex
health needs;
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Information, research and policy development:
Sharon Smith who works in our Personal Lines division is undertaking the
"marathon" cycle. Sharon recently purchased her bike via
the "Bike to Work" cycle scheme and has been out in rain wind
and hail [sometimes] preparing for her next cycling adventure. Join us in
supporting Sharon and giving her a cheer!
Good luck to Sharon for this weekend.
