Resources and Information
Our resources and information are here to help you make sense of childhood-acquired brain injury, at your own pace, in your own way.
Whether you are a parent, carer, young person, or professional, you will find clear, practical guidance shaped by real experiences and grounded in compassion.
From understanding what an acquired brain injury is, to navigating education, healthcare, and everyday life, these resources are designed to support you through every stage of the journey.
This informatin is trusted and focused on what truly matters, helping children with acquired brain injuries thrive and families feel informed, confident, and supported.
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Recorded E-learning Library
Here you will be able to access our library of recorded learning - including topics about brain anatomy, managing change after a brain injury and self care support. The videos in this library are a few years old and we are in the process of updating them.
Education resources
Whether you are an education professional looking for useful resources to support a young person, or a family member looking to support your child with their education - this section will provide you with some useful guides and information.
Guides and Factsheets
Our resources are here to support the whole family after a childhood acquired brain injury, recognising that everyone is affected in different ways.
Explore the sections below to find information, guidance, and reassurance tailored to parents and carers, siblings, young people and teens, and family wellbeing.
Advice and Support for Families
Life after a childhood-acquired brain injury can feel overwhelming, and knowing where to turn for guidance is vital. At the Child Brain Injury Trust, we provide practical, emotional, and expert support for every part of your family’s journey.
From personalised guidance and financial or home support, to resources for children, young people, and siblings, education advice, and specialist legal support, our ABI Coordinators are here to listen, guide, and connect you with the services you need.
Every service is designed to help families feel understood, empowered, and supported, so no one has to navigate childhood-acquired brain injury alone.
Give a Child a Chance
The Child Brain Injury Trust’s Small Grants Programme
Families supported by the Child Brain Injury Trust can apply for up to £125 to help children and siblings take part in social activities or access items that make family life more comfortable. These grants are designed to reduce isolation, support wellbeing, and bring a little joy to everyday life.
Our team work alongside families and professionals in helping to identify potential opportunities, such as funding additional therapies, essential and urgent household items, therapeutic activities and equipment.
Examples of how grants have been used:
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Dance lessons
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Music lessons
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Swimming sessions
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Family outings
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Weighted blankets
Please note: grants cannot be used for contact sports or activities with a high risk of sustaining a brain injury, such as kickboxing or trampolining.
“Our family had a wonderful weekend at the safari park thanks to the grant. It was such a welcomed break, as we rarely get the chance to enjoy outings like this together."
Grants from Other Organisations
Additional financial support may be available from these national and local organisations:
National Organisations
- The Family Fund – Supports low-income families caring at home for a severely disabled or seriously ill child under 16.
Tel: 0845 130 45 42 | www.familyfund.org.uk -
Children Today – Offers grants for specialised equipment for children with sickness or disabilities across the UK.
www.childrentoday.org.uk/apply-now - Well Child -Provides a list of national organisations who provide grants for specialist equipment, therapies and respite
https://www.wellchild.org.uk/get-support/information-hub/grants-for-families/ - TURN2US – Grants tool search to match grants you may be eligible for. Turn2us is a national charity helping people in financial need.
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/ - Family Action - Family Action have been providing welfare assistance grants to families in need across the UK. Their grants programmes support people through change, challenge, or crisis. To find out more visit.
https://family-action.org.uk/services/welfare-grants-programme/
Community and Local Support
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Rotary Club – www.ribi.org
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Lions – www.lions.org.uk
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Round Table – www.roundtable.co.uk
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Local Charitable Trusts – Check your CAB (www.citizensadvice.org.uk / www.cas.org.uk) or local library.
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Community Service Volunteers, Carers’ Centres, Children’s Disability Teams – Many local services can offer help or signpost to funding opportunities.
Families can often access these grants with the support of a professional such as a health visitor, teacher, or ABI Coordinator.
Government Fundring, Grants, and Emergency Welfare Assistance
In some areas, local grants and funding from initiatives such as a Household, welfare, or emergency support funds may be available to those in need during financial hardship.
- If you are in England, you can contact your local council: Use the GOV.UK find local council tool to find your local authority and search for “household support fund” or “welfare assistance” on their website.
- If you are in Northern Ireland, you can find out more here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/discretionary-support
- If you are in Scotland, you can find out more here: https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund
- If you are in Wales, you can find out more here: https://www.gov.wales/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf
Brain Injury Card
The Brain Injury Information Card is a simple, practical tool that helps young people with an acquired brain injury feel understood in everyday situations, especially when tasks or interactions become overwhelming.
By clearly explaining their needs, the card reduces pressure, prevents misunderstanding, and supports confidence, independence, and calm when it matters most.
Other Sources of Support
We know it can be deeply disappointing to discover that you or your child may not be eligible for our support. Our referral criteria mean we can only accept referrals for children and young people with an acquired brain injury up to the age of 18. This is not a reflection of need or impact, and it does not mean support is unavailable.
If your child is over 18, or if their circumstances fall outside our referral criteria, there are other trusted organisations who can offer guidance, information, and support. While their services may differ from ours, they are experienced in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury and related challenges.
You may find it helpful to contact one of the following organisations.
Headway – Provides information, support, and services for people affected by brain injury, including local groups across the UK.
The Children’s Trust – Offers specialist support, rehabilitation, and resources for children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability.
The Disabilities Trust – Supports individuals with brain injury, mental health needs, and other disabilities through a range of services.
The Brain Injury Group – Provides information and signposting for individuals and families affected by brain injury.
YoungMinds – Supports children, young people, and families with mental health guidance, which can be particularly helpful alongside the challenges of brain injury.
Silverlining Charity - Supporting people with acquired brain injury to rebuild confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose through practical and emotional support.
Harry's Pals - Offering emotional support, peer connection, and wellbeing activities for children with brain injuries and their siblings.
Contact.org - A charity for families with disabled children, providing expert advice, guidance, and a strong parent-led community network.
Cerebra – Dedicated to supporting children with neurological conditions and their families through research, information, and practical advice.
Bliss.org.uk - Leading charity for babies born premature or sick, offering specialist support for families, including those affected by birth-related brain injuries and HIE.
Peeps HIE - Parent-led charity supporting families affected by Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy, providing peer support, information, and advocacy from diagnosis onwards.
If you are unsure where to turn, we encourage you to reach out to one of these organisations. You deserve understanding, clarity, and support, wherever you are on your journey.
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.