A safe space for you
Welcome to your space at the Child Brain Injury Trust: a dedicated page for young people and teens to help, inspire, and remind you that you’re not on your own.
We know how important this time is in your life, and the challenges you might be facing. Please treat this area as your safe space to explore resources that are tailored to your age range and the experience you might be going through.
Check out stories from others who’ve experienced childhood-acquired brain injury, try fun activities, and pick up tips for everyday life and school. We also have guidance for when it’s time to move on to adult services, so you know what to expect.
Activities and resources
Need something fun to do or a way to pass the time? You’ve come to the right place.
Check out challenges, creative activities, and useful resources that can help you learn, explore, and even pick up some new skills.
There are guides, tips, and info here to help you with school, daily life, and anything else you need support with. Have a go, see what grabs your attention, and make it your own.
Useful links
Community Activities
Looking for local things to do and people to meet? Check out community activities near you designed for teens with childhood-acquired brain injury, where you can have fun, make friends, and try new experiences.
Transitioning to Adult Services
Getting ready to move from children’s to adult services can feel confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve got tips, guidance, and advice to help you take the next steps with confidence and know what support is out there for you.
Frequently asked Questions
Stories
Every journey after a childhood-acquired brain injury looks different, and the young people you’ll meet here prove just how strong, determined, and creative you can be when life throws something massive your way.
These stories are real, honest, and sometimes tough, but they also show the good days, the surprises, and the support that makes things feel possible again. By sharing their experiences, we hope you see that you’re not alone and that with the right help behind you, there’s always a way forward.
Meet Josh
We are incredibly proud to share that Josh, a young person supported by the Child Brain Injury Trust, has dedicated a heartfelt rap song to our charity.
His powerful track, which has now been professionally recorded (thanks to Chroma Music Therapy), takes listeners on an emotional journey through his experience of surviving a childhood-acquired brain injury.
To make his song even more impactful, CBIT worked alongside Josh to create a video version, bringing his words and emotions to life through film. The finished piece is moving, raw, and a testament to the strength and creativity that so many young survivors show in the face of challenges.
Other Resources
We know that parenting a child with an acquired brain injury can place enormous emotional pressure on families, and while we are not a crisis mental health service, your wellbeing matters deeply to us. If you need additional support, the following trusted organisations offer practical advice, urgent mental health guidance, and dedicated help for carers, so you never have to navigate this alone.
News and Blogs
Mental Health After Childhood Brain Injury
How childhood acquired brain injury affects mental health, with practical support tips for young people, parents, and carers.
Be You Ball 2026: A Night That Meant Everything
Last Friday’s Be You Ball 2026 was more than a celebration. It was a reminder of what happens when families feel truly seen, supported, and […]
Intentional Planning When Life Includes Childhood-Acquired Brain Injury
The start of a new year can feel complicated. January often arrives with talk of fresh starts and big plans, yet for many families living […]
Making Halloween Inclusive for Every Child
Halloween is a time for laughter, dressing up, and magical adventures, but for children with hidden disabilities, including childhood-acquired brain injury (ABI), it can also […]
Brain Injury Survivor Dedicates Rap Song To CBIT
We are incredibly proud to share that Josh, a young person supported by the Child Brain Injury Trust, has dedicated a heartfelt rap song to […]
Learning Disability Week: Practical Tips
Every child deserves the chance to shine. But for those living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), learning can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. […]
How To Stay Safe In The Heat With An ABI
As the UK experiences a challenging heatwave, many of us are seeking ways to stay cool and safe. For children and young people with a […]
Simple Steps to Boost Learning and Confidence
This Early May Bank Holiday is the perfect time to celebrate fresh starts and new possibilities. For families affected by childhood-acquired brain injury, every small […]
Creating Sensory-Friendly Spaces for Neurodiverse Children
Creating Sensory-Friendly Spaces: Supporting Neurodiverse Children World Autism Awareness Day highlights the importance of inclusion, but for children with acquired brain injuries (ABI), sensory challenges […]
Echoes of the Heart: a Poetry Collection by Families Affected by Acquired Brain Injury
At the Child Brain Injury Trust, we see every day how acquired brain injury (ABI) changes lives. It’s a journey that no family expects to […]
Creating an Inclusive World for Children with Acquired Brain Injuries
Every year on 20th February, the world comes together to mark World Day of Social Justice—a day dedicated to promoting fairness, equality, and inclusion for […]
Understanding Counselling: Support for children with an ABI
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is a life-changing event. It occurs after birth and can be caused by trauma, illness, or oxygen deprivation. Unlike congenital […]
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.