Call for evidence to support people with acquired brain injuries

Yesterday saw the launch of the call for evidence, to improve the services for people living with acquired brain injuries. Members of different charities, organisations and individuals living with an acquired brain injury, got together for the launch. There were some powerful stories shared by people whose lives have been affected by acquired brain injuries.

The government is asking people to come forward with their views on how to ensure a better quality of life for those who have experienced a brain injury after birth. This request for engagement is going out to those with ABI, their families, healthcare professionals and charities over the next 12 weeks. If you are aged 16 or over and are from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can give your thoughts and ideas by clicking HERE.

A new programme board, jointly chaired by Minister for Care and Mental Health Gillian Keegan and Labour MP Chris Bryant MP, will look to publish a new strategy around ABI. The strategy will look to reduce the amount of brain injuries sustained whilst also improving the experiences of those with ABI.

 

MP for Rhonnda, and joint chair of the programme board, Chris Bryant, said:

I’m delighted that the government is starting to pull together a cross government strategy on acquired brain injury.

We need people to come forward with ideas and suggestions based on their experience of brain injury as practitioners, patients or family members so we can get this strategy right.

I urge everyone to take part if they think they have an insight to offer.

 

Minister for Care and Mental Health Gillian Keegan said:

It is absolutely essential people living with acquired brain injury get the best possible care and treatment and that we take steps to prevent these injuries wherever possible.

Together the cross-government programme board and the call for evidence will allow us to deliver a strategy to address issues that matter most to those with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions.

 

We are very excited to be a part of this strategy, driving change and making a difference to people living with an acquired brain injury. It is vital that voices are heard.