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Vocational rehab

We believe that by offering early intervention we can help people to achieve their potential, reduce isolation and promote re-employment.Read more

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Stephen Martin

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has donated generously to the memory of Stephen Martin. Stephen Martin was a loving Son and Brother.
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Do you have problems with balance? Are you at risk of falls.

2017/18 Balance Bursary Do you have problems with balance? Are you at risk of falls? The Brain and Spinal Injury Centre has a limited number of funded places for balance and gait training using start-of-the-art virtual reality technology.

Virtual rehabilitation

Virtual reality rehabilitation enables patients with a disability to practice real-life situations in a safe and controlled environment, leading to improved physical stamina, better cognitive skills, dual tasking and improved confidence.
Diet and nutrition

A healthy diet during the recovery of brain injury is important and highly beneficial. Research has shown that deficiencies in nutrients can disrupt normal brain function. When someone sustains a brain injury, it is necessary to eat enough to help the brain function efficient.
MS

MS or Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological condition affecting the nerves in the brain and spinal cord
Great Manchester Run

Join team BASIC at this year's Great Manchester Run
Contact Us

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Virtual Reality Rehabilitation
Our centre

We are based in in Salford, Greater Manchester, close to the specialist brain injury hospital trust of Salford Royal.
Great North Run

Join team BASIC at this year's Great North Run, one of the world's biggest half-marathons.
Cognitive rehabilitation

Many people with brain injury or neurological conditions have cognitive problems like memory, attention and concentration and general thinking skills including sequencing, planning and organisation. This is where our cognitive support programme can help.
CBT

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but is also used to treat other mental healthy problems.