Child Brain Injury Support for Families in the North West
We work closely with the Child Brain Injury Trust and know how difficult it is for the whole family when a child suffers a brain injury. We also know how much of your time goes into caring for your child, as well as the rest of your family, and that's why it's important you have access to advice and support quickly and easily. That's why we have compiled a list of the following - all geared towards families living in north-west England:
- Charity websites
- Useful contacts
- Family grants and factsheets
To find the information that you are looking for, simply scroll down the page to view the links. We hope you find them helpful.
Charity Websites
These charities offer specific specialist services for children who have suffered acquired or traumatic brain injuries. Though they are not all based in the north west, each charity has regional support services.
Child Brain Injury Trust
The Child Brain Injury Trust provides support to families affected by child brain injury across the UK.
The Legacy Rainbow House
The Legacy Rainbow House is a Lancashire-based charity that runs a pediatric brain injury rehabilitation service as well as other support services.
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is a national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability.
Brain Injury Hub
This charity is part of The Children's Trust and focusses specifically on children who have suffered a brain injury.
Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development (BIRD)
An Eccleston-based charity that offers rehabilitation and treatment for children who've been brain-injured
Cerebra
Cerebra is a national charity that provides support for children with neurological conditions
Useful Contacts
These links provide contact details for helplines, support officers and online forums where you can speak to someone who understand what it is like to care for a child with a brain injury.
HELPLINE - Child Brain Injury Trust
Call 0303 303 2248 for advice and local support.
Drop-in Family Sessions in NW England - Contact a Family charity
Contact a Family Northwest runs information, drop-in and bespoke training sessions. For details contact Karen Robinson, Regional Development Manager NW England on northwest@cafamily.org.uk or 01706 220 578
HELPLINE - Contact A Family
Call 0808 808 3555 or email helpline@cafamily.org.uk
ONLINE PARENTS FORUM - Brain Injury Hub
Speak to other parents who are going through what you are going through.
ONLINE FORUM - Contact A Family
MakingContact.org lets you safely and easily get in touch with others who are affected by the same or similar disabilities, medical conditions or special needs as you are.
Family Grants and Factsheets
Links to grants that you can apply for and useful information about brain injury.
Child Brain Injury Factsheets
Factsheets about brain injury from the Child Brain Injury Trust website.
'Give a Child a Chance' Grant
The Child Brain Injury Trust's offers small grants and educational grants to families. You can read about them here.
Roald Dahl Family Grants
The Roald Dahl Marvellous Family Grants enable children to have marvellous days out and activities.
Family Fund Grants
UK families who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under can be eligible for Family Fund Grants. Follow this link to find out if you are eligible.
