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Before Christmas each service was allocated a proportion of our Eyes Alight appeal donations which was spent on a range of experiences to make service users' eyes 'light up' during their rehabilitation.

Starting a new health and fitness regime for 2018? Don't forget your brain! There’s evidence that a balanced diet and regular exercise can keep your brain healthy, as well as improving physical fitness and well-being.

Dr Ivan Pitman, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) delivered one in a series of courses in Neuropsychologically Informed Rehabilitation (NIR) as part of our Forensic In-Reach Brain Injury Service (FiBiS).

In this round-up: Julie, from Leeds, recently passed her wheelchair road test; Staff and service users at Hull, participated in all the fun of the fayre; and Stuart, from Brighton, recently visited the Emirates Football Stadium.

Service users from Reading invisited the O2 Arena, and had the chance to experience flying in an Emirates Airlines simulator; Staff at North Lincolnshire celebrated service user P’s 51st birthday ; and more!

The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust was delighted to host the #BIRT Conference 2017 in September 2017. Over 260 delegates from the world of brain injury rehabilitation were inspired by sector-leading knowledge at the two day event.

Don’t miss your chance to watch Louis Theroux's BBC documentary: 'A Different Brain' again. The programme was filmed at our services and will be broadcast on tv channel REALLY on 25th July at 10pm.

The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT), part of national charity The Disabilities Trust, has reluctantly decided to close its centre for people with brain injury and mental health needs, Chalkdown House in Swindon.

See how we celebrated Action for Brain Injury Week 2017. It's not too late to get involved! See the photos of what our centres have been up to and enter our competition to find the best photo of how you 'Show Your Brain Some Love'!

Featured in Brain Injury News, Dr Sue Copstick, Director of Clinical Services, introduces Duncan and Gary, who have made substantial progress in their rehabilitation through engaging in volunteering.