Case managers and NHS clinicians praise Calvert Reconnections
In an early new year boost for Calvert Reconnections, case managers and NHS clinicians throughout the UK have praised the centre’s “life-changing” approach to ABI rehabilitation. Following recent experience days and visits to the Keswick-based residential centre, a...
Brain implants revive cognitive abilities long after traumatic brain injury
A brain implant that allows people with head injuries to function again has undergone a hugely successful trial. Developed by researchers at Stanford University, the deep brain stimulation implant, aims to boost activity between the regions responsible for...
High Court ruling in rugby brain injury litigation
Around 300 rugby players will have to wait until next year to see if they can bring a group action against the sport’s governing bodies in relation to compensation claims for brain injuries. A hearing took place at the Royal Courts of Justice last week in relation to...
Every footballer at risk from brain damage according to new research
Heading a football regularly can lead to brain damage – similar to a traumatic brain injury – which could increase the risk of dementia, a new study has shown. The research, carried out by researchers at Columbia University, also recorded a measurable decline in brain...
Music therapy and recovery from brain injury
Calvert Reconnections welcomes a new trial by University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to explore whether music therapy helps patients recover from brain injury. The trial will involve patients recovering in hospital following...
Is football going backwards with concussion?
Brain injury charity Headway has warned that the progress made in recent times to improve the short and long-term health of footballers is being wasted by the sport’s inability to manage head injures during play. The warning comes after fans watching Manchester...
ABI strategy delayed until 2024
It has been confirmed that the long-awaited ABI Strategy will not be delivered this year. Having been given the go-ahead by the Government in December 2021, replacing the need for the Private Members’ Bill introduced by Sir Chris Bryant, the ABI Strategy has still not...
Calvert Reconnections announces winter activity programme
Calvert Reconnections has announced its new winter activity programme for 2023/2024. Since opening its doors three years ago, the Keswick-based residential neuro-rehabilitation centre has achieved life-changing outcomes for participants by delivering cognitive and...
Calvert Reconnections shortlisted for Rehab Provider of the Year
Calvert Reconnections has been shortlisted for Rehab Provider of the Year at the Personal Injury Awards 2023. It is the second year in succession Calvert Reconnections has been shortlisted at the Personal Injury Awards. In drawing up their shortlist, the judges...
Calvert Reconnections shortlisted in two categories at NR Times Awards
Calvert Reconnections is delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the Neuro Rehab Times Awards 2023. Reconnections has been shortlisted for Rehab outcome of the year and Above and beyond award of the year. In shortlisting organisations for the Rehab outcome of...
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