13th November 2023
Written by Caitlin Thompson, Assistant Psychologist. The complexities of rehabilitation after an acquired brain injury (ABI) and major disability are vast and it is known that managing the new physical, emotional, and cognitive changes can impact existing and future relationships (O’Keefe et al, 2020; McCabe et al, 2023). However, for some brain injury survivors who More…
10th November 2023
Written by JJ Wellock, Assistant Psychologist. What is the Rookwood Driving Battery (RDB)? A popular and easily administered predictor of driving ability for those with general neurological conditions. Taking only 30-40 minutes to complete, it is ideal for people who suffer from cognitive fatigue; it is economically friendly and accessible to those with physical conditions. More…
4th October 2023
Written by JJ Wellock, Assistant Psychologist; & Dr Neil Bindemann, Director of Innervate. For some people, the word ‘diet’ can trigger uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. The experiences associated with reading or hearing that word, can influence its meaning, to an extent that it can become something that you won’t find in the dictionary. So when More…
3rd September 2023
A new podcast? What’s it about? “I was a young guy who acquired his brain injury following the result of a car accident when I was 17; I was a very fit, young and active guy and when I woke up out of my coma, my new life began, but nowhere close to the More…
1st August 2023
Written by Olivia Fretwell, Assistant Psychologist. Grace to Restore is a small, yet rapidly growing charity, offering a safe space to be heard, supported and helped through emotionally challenging times. This service is aimed at young women aged 18-25 with some support available for girls aged 14-17. Grace to Restore is built on the principles More…
14th July 2023
Written by Olivia Fretwell, Assistant Psychologist. In honour of Samaritan’s annual ‘Talk to Us’ campaign throughout July, this blog will discuss the heart-breaking and complex issue of suicidality in our population, whilst remaining focused on those who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As defined by Headway, TBI is trauma to the brain, caused More…
27th June 2023
Written by Caitlin Thompson, Assistant Psychologist. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and acquired brain injury (ABI) are two distinct conditions that affect individuals cognitive, social and emotional functioning in unique ways. However, a closer look reveals surprising (or to some clinicians, unsurprising) similarities in cognitive functioning. Exploring the common deficit of facial affect recognition in both More…
14th June 2023
Written by JJ Wellock, Assistant Psychologist. Have you ever wondered why it is that sometimes you can be walking around with a cut on your finger and not feel it? It is only when you realise it is there that suddenly it may as well be falling off. Well, hold on to your finger’s folks, More…
6th June 2023
Written by JJ Wellock and Cian Hancock, Assistant Psychologists. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing your baby’s cry for the first time. It is the true realisation that you are now a parent and your whole life has just changed forever. Although, skip a few days ahead and that cry has you googling “when More…
28th April 2023
Written By Olivia Fretwell, Assistant Psychologist. Back in 2020, following the immediate impact of Covid-19, I spoke with Fran Hill, Founder and Director of South Coast Fatigue (SCF) where there was much uncertainty, specifically surrounding long covid and fatigue (https://psychologychartered.co.uk/blog/the-clinical-challenges-of-fatigue/). More recently I had the opportunity to speak with Liz Toy, SCF’s Business Manager and More…