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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.

On Sunday 23rd April, Vicky Seymour ran the Virgin Money London Marathon, raising £2,200 for The Disabilities Trust. This was Vicky's first ever marathon and she ran it in an amazing 3hrs 58mins!

Former BIRT service user, Jeff Upton ran the London Marathon for the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust centre, Fen House in Ely, Cambridgeshire. So far he's raised £1,700 for Fen House!

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.

On Sunday 9th April service user Giles, from physical disability service Ernest Kleinwort Court in Burgess Hill, completed the Brighton Marathon, raising £700 to buy assistive communications technology.

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.

Thomas Edward Mitton (TEM) House in Milton Keynes is delighted to welcome Dr Sirious Mobini as their new Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.