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The diagnosis of a neurological condition is life changing. Everyone will have a different experience. For some it may be a bolt from the blue: a stroke for example or another emergency situation. For others it may be a long road of hospital visits, tests and deteriorating health before a diagnosis is made. Whatever the circumstances it has a massive impact on lives. Family and friends may struggle to adjust to the ‘new you’ and your lifestyle may have drastically changed to accommodate your new capabilities.

We are so happy to begin our Occupational Therapy through Arts and Crafts workshops for children in Sandfield Park School.

Here’s your chance to meet the team:

Our reader Bryony was diagnosed with Chiari malformation in December 2017 when she was 14 years old. Here, she tells us about her experiences:

For many people living with a neurological condition, or a life-limiting brain injury, the journey to recovery is physically and mentally challenging, life-changing and costly.
Evidence shows that exercise is key to helping to maintain levels of ability and can improve long-term progress.

Fostering Solutions are an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ local independent agency, who can offer expert training and support to individuals looking to foster in their community. They focus on what you can do for vulnerable children as opposed to what you feel you can’t.

We’re delighted to have been working in partnership with ‘NHS at 70: The Story of our Lives’ over the last 6 months - helping people who use our services to share their NHS stories.