Why are vehicle checks important in the healthcare industry?
24 February 2026
Brain injuries have both a physical and emotional impact on those that sustain them. In many cases they can lead to permanent disability, potentially creating complex health care needs and changing lives forever.
Acquired brain injury is brain damage caused by events after birth. There are two different types:
A brain injury can have far-reaching consequences and affects both the individual and their loved ones. We know that this is an incredibly stressful, emotional, and challenging journey for all the people involved. We are on hand to assist with your recovery in ways that are important to you. We work closely with each of our clients and their loved ones to provide support, develop strong relationships, and focus on enabling clients to achieve maximum independence and follow their chosen lifestyle.
Physical injuries to the head can occur at any point in an individual’s life and result in a traumatic brain injury.
Common causes can include:
A disruption of the blood supply to the brain can result in a stroke. Depending on the severity, this can cause brain injuries.
The different types of stroke include:
A brain aneurysm is categorised as a swelling of blood vessels within the brain. Should these rupture, the individual can be left with brain damage.
Some of the most common causes of brain aneurysms can be:
Both malignant (cancerous) and benign tumours have the potential to cause brain injury in an individual.
Malignant tumours – these may be located solely in the brain, or have spead from other areas of the body. The earlier they are located and treatment is started, the greater the chances will be of avoiding permanant brain injury.
Benign tumours – although these tumours are not cancerous, they can still cause damage to the brain. A larger benign tumour that puts pressure on the brain can result in tissue damage.
