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Acquired brain injury
Your concerns whilst looking after someone with a brain injury may include:- Providing reassurance
- Keeping him / her safe
- Helping him / her with recovery
- Adapting to new ways of coping with any short and long term memory loss
People with brain injury may have memory loss, mood swings, changes in character or hyperactivity. They may also be in denial or have a physical injury.
You can get more information from:
www.headway-in-west-sussex.org.uk - website for Headway in West Sussex, supporting people with acquired brain injury.
www.headway.org.uk - Headway (the brain injury association) aims are to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury and to provide information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers.
www.cbituk.org - The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) aims to improve the quality of life for all children and young people who have an acquired brain injury (ABI) and to enable them to achieve their full potential.
www.westsussexabi.co.uk - West Sussex Acquired Brain Injury Network website for carers, families and survivors of brain injury in West Sussex providing information about local and national services.
There are people who can help:
Course for carers of people with Early Stage Dementia, Horsham - Short practical talks on issues often faced caring for someone with memory problems or early dementia. Weekly subjects include legal considerations, benefits, support services and medical aspects. Another related course is Cognitive Stimulation for people with early stage dementia or cognitive impairment to improve memory skills, confidence, self-esteem and quality of life. Both courses are run by Age Concern. The first course lasts for 1½ hrs per session and costs £3.50 each week, to include refreshments and is held on Mondays and Thursdays. The second courses runs for 1hr on Mondays and is free. Both courses are held at Age Concern, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham. For more information or to book a place contact Elayne Dunn, Tel: 07970 994886 or email: cognitivehelpandtherapy@hotmail.com
Worthing Acquired Brain Injury Support Group (added 25.2.08)
Group for carers living in Worthing or the surrounding area which meets monthly at the Rowans Day Centre in Worthing for coffee and a chat - or a cry if you need to. The group provides information and advice about benefits and options available. This is an opportunity to meet other carers with similar problems. For more details contact Kathy Brooke, Tel: 01903 839846 or email: kathy.brooke@westsussex.gov.uk
West Sussex Carers Support Services (formerly West Sussex Carers Network)
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