Family Support
When a child sustains a childhood-acquired brain injury, life can change in ways no family ever expects. Questions come fast, emotions run deep, and the path forward can feel uncertain. You are not alone in this, and you do not have to navigate it without support.
Our family support services are here to guide, steady, and empower you at every stage of your journey. With compassion, integrity, and a deep understanding of childhood-acquired brain injury, we offer practical advice, emotional support, and a trusted listening ear, helping families rebuild confidence, find clarity, and move forward together, one step at a time.
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Referrals
Getting the right support starts with a simple step.
Our referral process is designed to be clear, flexible, and accessible, so families and professionals can reach us easily and with confidence.
Find Your Local ABI Coordinator
Knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. This page helps you find your local ABI Coordinator, who will guide, support, and walk alongside your family at every stage.
Legal Support Service
After a childhood acquired brain injury, families are often faced with complex legal questions at an already difficult time. Our legal support service helps you understand options and access specialist guidance, so you can focus on what matters most: your child's recovery.
Stories
Sophie’s Story
Sophie’s Story I acquired my brain injury when I was 11, and am turning 30 this year. I was in a car accident with my […]
Ellen’s Story
Ellen’s Story It was the 5th April 2005 I was 13 years old, I was staying over a friend’s house and we were walking from one […]
Charlie’s Story
Charlie’s Story At just seven months old, Charlie was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and underwent brain surgery at an age when most babies are just beginning […]
Your Donation Changes Lives
Acquired brain injury can happen to any child, at any moment, and when it does, it changes everything for the whole family.
The Child Brain Injury Trust is here to make sure no child or family faces the journey of acquired brain injury alone.