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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.

The Disabilities Trust’s support living houses which form the North East Region, registered at the Trust’s Westgate Court, have been judged to be ‘Good’ in all categories following its most recent inspection.

Luke is a music therapist for Nordoff Robbins and hosts weekly sessions at BIRT services Daniel Yorath House and York House. Here, he shares his experiences of music therapy and working in neuro-rehab settings.

On 21st November Dr Ivan Pitman, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist at Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) service, Redford Court, met with MPs and representatives from the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) and the University of Sheffield to discuss brain injury in the criminal justice system.

Clinical Neuropsychologist at BIRT, Dr Ivan Pitman, joined other professionals of the field in a meeting with the Minister for the Cabinet Office to discuss next steps for the recently launched parliamentary report on acquired brain injury.

On Wednesday 10th October brain injury survivors, charities including the Trust, clinicians, campaigners, academics and MPs attended the launch of the APPG report on Acquired Brain Injury 'Time for Change' in Parliament.