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New national strategy on ABI – call for evidence now launched The first steps towards the creation of the long-awaited Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) strategy have been taken through the launch of the Call for Evidence.  The government is seeking the views of brain...

“Calvert Reconnections has turned my life around” Calvert Reconnections is the UK’s first acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation centre combining traditional clinical therapies with physical activity in the outdoors. Since opening in June 2021, Calvert...

Brain injury rehabilitation centre Calvert Reconnections has highlighted how equine activities are delivering positive, life-changing outcomes for participants. Calvert Reconnections is the UK’s first acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation centre combining...

Brain injury survivor draws strength from the power of art A young man is drawing strength from the power of sequential-art as he continues his recovery from brain injury. Sequential-art is a form of art where the content is presented in a series of artistic items...

BBC Breakfast News has highlighted how a totally new approach to brain injury rehabilitation is transforming lives - with a visit to Calvert Reconnections in the Lake District. Calvert Reconnections is the UK’s first acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation centre...

Government announces ABI strategy plan The government has formally announced plans to develop a cross-departmental strategy on acquired brain injury. The announcement was made by Gillian Keegan, Minister of State for Care and Mental Health, in a written statement on 2...

Participants at Calvert Reconnections already realising the benefits of centre’s unique approach Participants at ground-breaking neurorehabilitation centre, Calvert Reconnections, are already realising the benefits of the centre’s unique approach. Calvert...

Calvert Reconnections supports the Acquired Brain Injury Bill Calvert Reconnections is supporting a new Bill aimed at improving quality of life for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Over 200 MPs, ABI charities, ABI survivors and other providers have signed a...

Calvert Reconnections launches aquatic therapy programme Calvert Reconnections has launched a new aquatic therapy programme - bringing an exciting new dimension to the centre’s neuro-rehabilitation service. Reconnections’ new programme has been funded through the...