Who We Are Our impact Our Impact “I first came to BASIC 3.5 years ago having had a brain haemorrhage... I'll say Salford Royal saved my life but BASIC has saved my mind. It's the most wonderful place... where you just feel at home and there's no pressure; you can just be yourself. People don't ask questions like, what's the matter with you? Everyone is wonderful and friendly, staff are so supportive. I can't thank them enough for saving my life. Thank you everybody.” Over the years we have helped thousands of clients get back to work, walk and regain independence allowing them to live a full and fulfilling life. ” 2017/18 in numbers 69% report reaching their personal goals 59% report improved understanding of brain injury 74% report increased confidence 63% report improved quality of life 74% report improved motivation 59% report improved energy levels 106 service users improved activities of daily living 81 service users accelerated their physical and cognitive recovery using innovative virtual reality technology 54 service users improved their mental health with psychotherapy and psychology with no waiting lists 40 service users improved their management of memory problems 55 service users developed skills on training courses 28 service users received help with benefits and appeals 25 service users reduced their risk of falls using virtual reality 19 service users undertook work experience at BASIC 12 service users reduced their pain with acupuncture To find out more about our achievements in 2017/18 please have a look at our Outcome management report Annual accounts What can you do to help in the next year? As you have seen BASIC have achieved so much helping hundreds of service users every year achieving their goals, increasing their independence which will help them lead a more fulfilling life. As a charity, we rely on funding from our loyal and new supporters. You could: Take on an event Donate Volunteer Nominate us as your chosen charity at work