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Find out more on the latest in stroke recovery. Read more
Broughton House Armed Forces Support Hub are hosting a drop-in session at the Brain and Spinal Injury Charity (BASIC) café in Salford on the 21st February 2019 - 10:30am - 1:00pm. Read more
Brain and Spinal Injury Centre winners of the North West Charity of the Year 2018. Read more
Adam suffered a brain injury as a result of a car crash at the age of 10 which left him fighting for his life. After his crash, his parents were told that his chances of survival were slim and that he certainly would bo work again. Adam was determined to prove them wrong, having to re-learn skills that most of us take for granted. Read more
The importance of sleep and its effect on the body and mind is common knowledge, however, few are aware of the specific outcomes that can be a consequence of not getting enough sleep, as well as what actually constitutes as enough sleep. Read more
It has been said that music is medicine for the mind. Listening to music releases a pleasurable hormone in the brain, and reduces cortisol, a stress hormone, which results in a lift in one's mood and reduces stress, anxiety and depression. Read more
The Half Marathon Nutrition Guide Read more
How can you increase your energy levels? It's commonly accepted that most working people in modern society don't have enough energy and find it hard to have consistently high energy levels. A lot of people are now relying on high caffeine drinks or sugary food when we should be concentrating on more natural ways to up our energy levels. Read more
While nutrition is a critical factor in the preservation of a healthy body, it is often overlooked as an invaluable tool in the development of the brain, its function and its longevity. Read more
This information is aimed at healthcare professionals involved in assessing fitness to drive after a stroke or TIA. Read more
Manchester Evening News Covers Children's VR Rehab Read more
BASIC clients were challenged to make everything from stamps, cards, and prints. Read more
With the introduction of 3MDR, we can now use virtual reality applications to help treat psychological trauma such as PTSD. Read more
Children In Need support BASIC’s childrens virtual reality rehabilitation programme. Read more
BASIC are currently working with 15 injured veterans who are recieving rehabilitation at our centre. This current programme is funded by the Sobell Foundation. Read more