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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.

Find out the latest about the people who featured in the Louis Theroux documentary ‘A Different Brain’, one year after broadcast on BBC Two, including a special update from Louis himself.

A year on from the first airing of Louis Theroux: A Different Brain, Louis reflects on his time spent at the BIRT services involved and how he finally made a programme that touched on neurology and brain function.

Nursing staff throughout the country are celebrating nurses day on Friday 12th May which is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. This day gives us a platform to shout about our good work.

BIRT Centre York House in York has been judged to be ‘Good’ in its recent CQC report. The York House team were particularly pleased that the service was reported to demonstrate a very person-centred culture.

Our person centred approach is key to supporting the diversity of people admitted to our services, with a notable increase in the number of those identifying as homosexual, bisexual, gender fluid or transgender.

BIRT's West Heath House and Bristol Road are presenting a free seminar called ‘Finding neuro: exploring hidden disability’, which will be held on Friday 14th July.

BIRT's West Heath House and Bristol Road are presenting a free seminar called ‘Finding neuro: exploring hidden disability’, which will be held on Friday 14th July.

Come and explore our new look Research Spotlight! The pages have been expanded and expounded upon and now feature a wealth of information and best practice. An invaluable resource!

Richard from Tŷ Aberdafen in Llanelli's speech is usually limited to yes or no answers, but his conversation has become more animated since staff began encouraging his interest in steam trains.