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Dr Catriona McIntosh has returned to work for the Trust as a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist at Daniel Yorath House, our specialist neurobehavioural centre with transitional living options delivering assessment and rehabilitation in Leeds. Catriona tells us more about herself, her role and what it means to her to work for the Trust.

We are pleased to announce that Daniel Yorath House, our specialist neurobehavioural centre in Leeds, is now an Associate Member of the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance.

As part of the extension works at Graham Anderson House, our specialist neurobehavioural assessment and post-acute rehabilitation hospital in Glasgow, a gym area, family room and consultation room has been built. The work was funded through legacy donations and Danny in the maintenance team spent the week tirelessly building and installing £8,000 worth of gym equipment.

Peter Bygate, the brother of Tricia Bygate who received rehabilitation at Daniel Yorath House tells us her incredible story.

BIRT and the Science Museum collaborated on the Roads to Recovery participation project which is on display at the new Science Museum’s medicine galleries.

A recent inspection by CQC found that Dover Court, a small residential care home for people with traumatic or acquired brain injury, has judged that it continues to be ‘Good’ in all categories.

A recent inspection by the CQC found that Myland House, a small residential care home for people with traumatic or acquired brain injury, has judged that it continues to be ‘Good’ in all categories.

The Paddock has been judged to be ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in all categories assessed.

The Disabilities Trust is pleased to announce the opening of its latest community supported living project, opening in Liverpool 8 in summer 2019.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that the North West Community services were ‘Good’ in all five categories inspected. This domiciliary service supports people with a range of disabilities including acquired brain injury , learning disabilities, sensory impairment, physical disabilities and autism.