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A donation of £1,416.66 was sent to York House from Nordoff Robbins and is to be used specifically to fund two months music therapy for the service users.

BIRT experts presented at the European Neuro Convention - the largest trade show in Europe dedicated to the neuro-surgical, diagnostic, rehabilitation and brain stimulation fields.

Congratulations to Thomas Edward Mitton House in Milton Keynes, which has been awarded their first ‘Outstanding’ star by care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its recent report

Graham Anderson House hosted an art exhibition to display some exceptional service user paintings and photography. All of the art will be displayed permanently throughout the service.

The research team at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust are keen to keep up with recent scientific meetings and events. Ashleigh Madigan, Assistant Psychologist, attended an exciting two-day meeting at the BNS Spring meeting.

Earlier this month our annual campaign 'Show Your Brain Some Love' took place to coincide with Action for Brain Injury week. Services celebrated the campaign with an array of activities.

Four lucky service users from Osman House had a chance to spend some quality time with specially trained horses at Equine Pathways. These are therapy sessions for people with disabilities in the local area.

Graham Anderson House is exhibiting at two Head Injury Information days in Glasgow and Edinburgh in May. Dr Brian O’Neill will be presenting: “Can technology help overcome mood problems?” Don't miss it!

Tŷ Aberdafen will be exhibiting at the South West Wales Brain Injury Group’s annual conference on May 18th at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, discussing with delegates how they support adults with a brain injury.

From art therapy sessions using salt dough, to volunteering at the RSPCA centre in Swansea, the service users at Ty Aberdafen are having a purr-fect time!