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How to support someone with a brain injury
Brain injuries can be life-changing events and adjusting to the effects of a brain injury can be difficult. A brain injury is a massive cognitive change and it can require a person to relearn everything that they already knew all over again. This can…
Hypoxic and anoxic brain injury
Hypoxic and anoxic brain injuries occur when there is a lack of oxygen to the brain which causes brain damage. There needs to be a continuous supply of oxygen to the brain in order for it to survive and if this supply is disrupted then it can cause d…
My nurse mum gave me the inspiration to become a Medical Negligence Solicitor
My Background My mum was a nurse before she retired – a brilliant nurse – and I was fortunate enough to see her work. When I was 15, she got me my first job as a cleaner where she worked, and so I saw her day to day. She was great with the patients.…
A guide to brain injuries
There are approximately 1 million people living in the UK that are affected by the long term effects of a brain injury. In this guide, we will be looking at different types of brain injuries and their symptoms. Types of Brain Injury Ac…
Bowel cancer screening age: Do you know if you are due a screening?
Bowel cancer screening is a test you can use at home to help you understand if you have symptoms of bowel cancer. The Government say the screenings are offered so that bowel cancer is detected at an early stage in people who have no symptoms, as this…
Everything you need to know about a colonoscopy
Having a colonoscopy can be scary or considered by some to be a time-consuming inconvenience. However, health professionals say that getting a screening is important and people shouldn’t be afraid as it is considered to be the best protection against…
Prosthetic limbs: What you need to know
Prosthetic Limbs are designed to help people who have had a limb amputated improve their mobility and range of motion. Prosthetic limbs support natural movement by mimicking the motion, and sometimes the appearance, of a real limb. However, it is imp…
How meningitis can lead to avoidable amputations
Meningitis is an infection which the NHS says infects the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children and young adults. It can be a very serious infection if not treat…
Amputation & Diabetes: What you need to know
The prospect of requiring an amputation due to diabetes can be frightening. Yet, educating yourself and understanding the warning signs, can help you take important steps to prevent your injury from progressing to the stage where amputation may be re…
Lung Cancer – Do you know the signs?
November is Lung Cancer awareness month, aiming to make people aware of the signs and symptoms to look out for. It originally started off as an awareness day but momentum around this grew and it developed into an awareness month. The NHS says that lu…
The Inter Spinal Unit Games
The Inter Spinal Unit Games 13th to 15th September 2022 13th September saw the return of WheelPower’s Inter Spinal Unit Games, the first one since 2019 due to the pandemic. The games are held at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the “Birthplace of the Paraly…
Can a back Injury affect other parts of your body?
A healthy spine is essential to your day-to-day life, and is the most important part of our bone structure. According to the Medical Center at The University of Maryland the spine is what provides our body with the structure and support it requires t…