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. ” 2016/17 in numbers 419 regular service users 178 new service users New service users after 12 months have shown: 78% report achieving their personal goals at 12 months. 68% report improved understanding of brain injury 77% report increased confidence 73% report improved quality of life 73% report improved motivation 59% report improved energy levels During 2016/17 there were: 304 service users exercise with power-assisted machines 125 service users accessed vocational rehabilitation 133 service users accelerated their physical and cognitive recover with innovative virtual reality 106 service users have improved activities of daily living 86 service users attended training courses and workshops 68 service users accessed psychotherapy and psychology services. 50 received help with benefits applications and appeals 48 service users improved their cognitive processing 44 service users undertook work placements 43 service users reduced stress with complimentary therapy 33 service users got back to work 22 service users volunteered at BASIC “You all do a brilliant job at BASIC to support, promote and encourage so many in the understanding and adaption to brain injury. A mighty thank you to everyone, workers, volunteers and survivors.” Reports To find out more about our achievements in 2016/17 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