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Contents

ISSN 1965575065

The Chaseley Trust

page

A Word From The Editor 3

Opening Doors And Hearts 4

Parliamentary Pancake Race 2010 5, 6 + 7

Spotlight On The Chaseley Trust’s

Therapy Department 10 + 11

The Moor Park Connection 11

Moor Park Golf Classic Wins Again! 12 + 13

Scottish Initiative Gets Disabled

People Connected 15 + 17

My Working Day – Louise Woolener 18

My Working Day – Dot Farrington 19

TBG Learning Gets A Makeover! 26

Haven Products Top Of The League 27

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Matt Takes To The Sky 28

Provost Visits Momentum Services 30

Determination Breeds Success 31

Positive Partnerships Across The North East 34

Share The Feeling 35

Gaining Momentum On The Volleyball Court 36

A Camp With A Difference 37

The Brain Is Amazing 39

Living With A Brain Injury – 25 Years On 40

Have You Considered Leaving A Legacy To

Rehab? 41

The A–Z Of Brain Injury 43

Re-New – Your Feedback Matters 44

Rehab Group in the UK comprise the following organisations:

Front cover photo: (left to right) Brian Iddon MP, Mark Harper MP, Gary Rhodes OBE, Stephen Pound MP, Anne Begg MP, and BaronessMiller of Chilthorpe Domer.

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A Word From The EditorWelcome to the 2010 issue of Re-New,which reports on some of the latestnews and events across the Rehab Groupin the UK and Ireland.

On page 4, you can read about how Rehab’straining and employment division inIreland, National Learning Network, isopening doors and hearts by supportingwomen with HIV and AIDS to take the firststeps towards new beginnings and newcareers.

A full report on Rehab’s annual Moor ParkGolf Classic on pages 12 and 13 highlightsone of the UK’s most successful charity golfevents, while, on pages 15 and 17 you canread about how a Scottish initiative isgetting disabled people connected.Momentum has recently launched a uniqueservice that is taking cutting-edge assistivetechnology into the homes of disabledpeople and opening up new worlds ofopportunity.

On page 36 you can read about how ourWest Midlands centre has been reinventingvolleyball for people with disabilities andreaping many health and well-beingbenefits as a result.

Have you ever consideredleaving a legacy to Rehab?Why not take a look at page41, which explains some ofthe facts and figuresconcerning legacies, anddispels the sometimes-heldbelief that making abequest is a complicated procedure.

I hope you enjoy reading this latest issue ofRe-New and, as usual, if you have anycomments or questions regarding thispublication, please don’t hesitate to contactme.

Thank you for your continued support.

Jonathan Smallman

Rehab Group PublicationsThe Chaseley TrustSouth CliffEastbourneBN20 7JH

Email:[email protected]

Tel: 01323 744 395

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“It can be scary trying to plan for your futurewhen you have HIV. It’s good to know that youdon’t have to do it alone.” These are thehopeful words of one of the participants on aninnovative new programme being offered byRehab’s National Learning Network division inIreland.

Open Heart House in Dublin city is a drop-in centrethat supports over 800 people, all of whom areliving with HIV or AIDS. In a safe and stigma-freeenvironment, members avail of a range ofservices, including a vocational rehabilitationservice specifically aimed at supporting womenwith HIV/AIDS to access training and employmentopportunities.

Evolve to Employment is a six-month pilotprogramme supported by the European SocialFund, the National Women’s Strategy and theDepartment of Justice, Equality and Law Reformthrough the Equality for Women Measure.

Cyril Gibbons, Regional Director with NationalLearning Network, says about the new service,“While the Evolve to Employment service marks anew departure for National Learning Network, itbuilds on our extensive experience in working withpeople with extra support needs, particularly thosewith disabilities.

“We are delighted, together with our partners inOpen Heart House, that women living withHIV/AIDS can now access training andemployment opportunities through this verysuccessful vocational support model.”

The Evolve to Employment service consists of bothgroup and one-to-one sessions covering topicssuch as producing CVs, preparing for interviewsand building communication skills. The weeklyone-to-one vocational counselling sessions enablethe participants to recognise their skills, abilitiesand areas of vocational interest.

A key feature of the service is that it isindividualised to each participant, making it ofbenefit to women of all educational levels. Sowhile for some, a university degree is the goal, forothers, the aim is to improve basic literacy andnumeracy skills.

“Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. It’s somuch easier when there is someone there for you– encouraging you and guiding you through thesystem.

“I’m moving forward with my life. It’s really goodto have a goal and I feel that I am progressingtowards it. I’m definitely more confident and moresecure about myself now. I know where I want togo and I know that I’ve something positive to give.Thanks to the Evolve to Employment service, I’m ina much better position to take the first steptowards a new career and a new beginning.”

Opening Doors And Hearts

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MPs Toss Their WayTo VictoryMPs battered the Lords and the media totoss their way to victory in the RehabParliamentary Pancake Race, which tookplace in February.

Held outside the Houses of Parliament, the racewas again kindly sponsored by British Lioneggs and started by chef, restaurateur andauthor Gary Rhodes OBE, who ensured fair playall round.

Battling occasional heckling from some of therunners, Gary took control of proceedings byinsisting that participants should be completelyclear about the rules. He explained to hisaudience that tossing must be carried out byeach of them throughout the race and not justbefore setting off! No tripping or blockingwould be allowed, and the decision of thestarter was final!

Press and television cameras swung into actionon hearing the starting whistle. Gary dived forcover and the race was on. In 2009, the teamfrom the House of Lords had quickly gained alead, going on to snatch victory from the mediateam. However, it was clear from their facesthat, for 2010, the MPs were determined to seea different result.

ParliamentaryPancake Race 2010

One, two, three...go!The media team membershave everything in hand.

It’s all in the preparation:Gary Rhodes (centre) shows the media team how it’s done.

Practice makes perfect:Lord McNally masters his

toss before the race.

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Early on it was neck and neck as all three teamstossed, ran and side-stepped where needed. Asthe cheers got louder the MPs got faster, untilMark Harper MP eventually crossed the finishline with a few metres to spare. His winningteam members included Stephen Pound MP andBrian Iddon MP.

Taking second place for 2010 was the team fromthe media, captained this year by Channel 4’sGary Gibbon. Other media runners included ITN’sLibby Weiner, BBC’s Reeta Chakrabarti, Sky’s SaraMojtehedzadeh, and The Guardian newspaper’sAllegra Stratton.

And third (last but by no means least), came theteam from the House of Lords: Lord Addington,Lord Dubs, Baroness Miller of Chilthorpe Domer,and finally, Lord McNally, who was dressedappropriately for the event in a pair of shorts.

Gary Rhodes OBE, who has personal experienceof brain surgery following a vehicle accident atthe beginning of his career, commented: “I mustcongratulate the MPs team. They put in afantastic effort to become the 2010 RehabParliamentary Pancake Race Champions. I hadthought managing a kitchen was a challengebut it was nothing compared with overseeingthe MPs, Lords and political correspondentsracing round flipping pancakes and ensuringthat everything didn’t end up a complete dog’sdinner.”

As you’d expect from one of the UK’s top chefs,Gary performed his task at Westminster withgreat skill and attention to detail. He did,however, seem a little taken aback as the MPslowered to one knee, tipping their headsforward in acceptance of their medals. Werethey expecting a move to the other House?

On your marks: Gary Rhodes restrains the runners forone more photo.

Time to relax:Sara

Mojtehedzadehof the media

team, gracefullyflips along asLord McNally

gainsground.

Oh no you don’t:Lord Addington

(left) holds off alate surge from

Channel 4’sPolitical Editor,

Gary Gibbon.

The runners:MPs – Mark Harper MP (Conservative Member ofParliament for the Forest of Dean), Stephen Pound MP(Labour Member of Parliament for Ealing North), BrianIddon MP (Labour Member of Parliament for BoltonSouth East).Lords – Lord Addington, Lord Dubs, Lord McNally,Baroness Miller of Chilthorpe Domer.Media – Gary Gibbon (Channel 4), Libby Weiner (ITN),Reeta Chakrabarti (BBC), Sara Mojtehedzadeh (Sky),Angela Stratton (The Guardian).

Speaking about the significance of the race toRehab, Angela Kerins, Chief Executive of Rehab,said: “The annual Parliamentary Pancake Race,supported by our loyal sponsors British Lioneggs, is always fiercely competitive and thisyear was no different. I congratulate not onlythe winning team, but each of the participantswho have taken part, for their sense of fun andwillingness to get involved in this quirky event.The race is extremely important to Rehab as itprovides not only an opportunity to raisevaluable funds but also awareness of Rehab’swork with the members of the Houses ofParliament and the wider public.”

Speaking following their victory, Brian Iddon MPcommented: “It was another great race and weare delighted to be taking the trophy. Of course,we’re just pleased to play our part in supportingthe work that Rehab does for people across thecountry and in highlighting the really importantissue of disability and how we support people inachieving their goals and in fulfilling theirpotential.”

The race generated extensive media coveragefrom both within the United Kingdom andaround the globe, with media outlets coveringthe event including CNN, The Washington Postand the Shanghai Daily.

The Master:Gary Rhodesdisplays theperfect toss.

A moving moment:Mark Harper MPreceives his winner’smedal.

Congratulations: Gary Rhodes hands over the winners’trophy to the MPs.

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One of the aims of physiotherapy with peoplewho have complex neurodisability is topromote each individual’s optimal level offunctioning. This may range from walking, tomoving a finger, to pressing a switch so as tooperate a range of equipment such as atelevision, light or nurse-call system. It is alsoessential that physiotherapy managementincludes strategies to control or preventsecondary complications, such as musclestiffness, joint contractures, pressure sores andtissue damage.

Staff members within the therapy departmentat Chaseley have an excellent knowledge ofposture and movement and understand itsimplications on function. This provides thebasis for the provision of specialisedindividually-tailored therapy interventions.These include complex postural and seatingassessments, customised splinting andelectrical stimulation, plus a selection of gymprogrammes including supported standingregimes and strengthening using a wheelchair-accessible multi-gym. Motivation for peoplewithin therapy programmes is provided by theuse of sound beam therapy, Nintendo Wii, andthe use of a virtual reality computerprogramme with a large monitor for visualstimulation.

Matt Colliard (pictured below) who attendsChasley for outpatient physiotherapy, sustainedan incomplete C4 spinal cord injury more than20 years ago and benefits immensely frombeing able to achieve a supported standingposition.

He commented: “I noticed that since I startedmy twice-weekly therapy sessions at ChaseleyI am less bloated and generally felt lighter. Mybowel regime is more regular and I havenoticed that my urine output is higher, whichcan’t be a bad thing. On the whole, when Istand more, I spasm less. Standing gives me agood stretch on my Achilles and keeps my feet

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Spotlight on...

The Chaseley Trust’sTherapy Department

Real benefits: MattColliard says that hisgeneral sense of well-being has improved.

The Chaseley Trust in Eastbourne, part of the Rehab Group, provides specialist residential andrespite care for adults with severe and complex physical disability, including those with braininjury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.Here, Rachel Wilson, Head of Therapy at Chaseley, writes about the work of her department.

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in a better position in the chair. It’s hard toexplain but when I can stand regularly, mygeneral sense of well-being is improved.”

In complex neurodisability, ongoing access tophysiotherapy intervention is essential in orderto maintain quality of life and facilitate optimallevel of functioning. Even if a condition isnon–progressive, physiotherapy interventioncan ensure optimal level of functioning and,ultimately, good health is achieved.

Further information from:Christine Ellis, FundraiserThe Chaseley TrustTel: 01323 744 200Email: [email protected] www.chaseley.org.uk

In 1993, Vincent Hendron, who at the timewas working with Rehab Fundraising, had theidea to hold a Charity Golf Day at Moor ParkGolf Club. Seeing the potential, but knowinghe needed help, Vincent approached PatRuddy of Ruddy Construction and asked him ifhe would consider running a golf day to raisefunds for Rehab in the UK.

Pat agreed and set up a voluntary committee,many of whose members are still supportingRehab today either on the committee, or throughplaying on the day.

In April 1996, after three successive annualevents, Pat was proud to present a cheque toRehab for £31,000, and this was used to fullyequip a training room with ‘state-of-the-art’computers. Then, in April 1997, Pat presented acheque for £15,000, which was used to equip akitchen at another Rehab venture – ButtermereCatering, an initiative to train catering students.By the new millennium, the Moor Park GolfClassic had raised almost £110,000 for Rehab’svocational training of people with acquireddisabilities and in the ten years since then, afurther £500,000 has been raised.

Of course, new teams and supporters have joinedour original stalwarts to support the cause along

the way. Many of them enter a team year-on-year, donate prizes or pledge money at the grandauction held after dinner in the evening.

Without Pat Ruddy, members of the Moor ParkGolf Classic committee and Rehab’s other loyalsupporters, this event would not be one of themost successful charity golf events in the UK.From all at Rehab, a huge thank you.

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Moor Park Golf Classic Wins Again!On Friday, 7th May 2010, Rehab’s Charity GolfClassic was held at the magnificent Moor ParkGolf Club, Rickmansworth, for the 18thconsecutive year.

The day started as one of our typical summerdays – grey skies and windy! However, as inprevious years, luck was with us, and bylunchtime, when the golfers were due to go outon the course, the grey skies had disappearedand the sun came out to greet us.

This year the committee worked especially hardto ensure that we had a good turnout of playersand we went into the event with 25 teams,something to be very proud of in the currenteconomic climate. Indeed, this year we wereespecially pleased to have two teamsrepresenting Rehab itself.

As usual our volunteers – all members of the GolfClub – started their day well before the teamshad arrived for registration, ensuring thateverything was in place. With a never-endingflow of coffee and bacon rolls, the ladies startedusing their usual persuasive powers to encourage

players to part with their money for raffle ticketsand the “name the bear” competition. MoorPark’s golf professional, Lawrence Farmer, kindlysupported the event by donating monies raisedby him in a marathon teaching challenge around20 golf courses in the Moor Park area, in just fivehours. For the second year in succession and tothank all the golfers for their support, eachreceived a Rehab goodie bag packed witheveryday essentials for the golfer, including thatall important bar of chocolate to maintain energylevels, golf tees bearingthe Rehab logo, and aball marker.

With breakfast over, thegolfers all proceeded totheir allotted tees andthe volunteers movedonto the course to helpwith prize-spotting andto oversee thechampagne marquee onthe 12th hole.

After an incident-freeday, and in what seemedto be no time at all,players started returningfrom the 18th hole and heading for a much-deserveddrink in the bar. Prize-giving at 7pm sharp hadCommittee Chairman Pat Ruddy presenting 1st prizeand the Rehab trophies to loyal supporters HarryLewis and his team.

Rehab’s Frank Flannery, gave special thanks toeveryone for their support during the verydifficult financial year. Service user Jayne Pearsallthen shared her story about how she was helpedto reclaim her life after her brain injury. Jaynewas on holiday in Vienna when she suffered a

Leading by example:Committee Chairman Pat

Ruddy teeing off.

Smiles from a winning team: (left to right) MalcolmTinsley, Harry Lewis, Pat Ruddy (Committee Chairman),Lol Hawkes and Jeff Lewis.

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c Wins Again!sudden brain haemorrhage that then caused astroke. The surgeons had to perform anemergency operation to stop the bleeding andsave her life. Jayne spoke about her life veryhonestly, but was also able to bring humour intoher story. Everyone in the room was extremelymoved by her words. (See page 39 for Jayne’sstory.)

This year’s auction items raised more than£12,000 and included such prizes as a privatebox at Wembley for the Coca Cola Play-off finals,golf at Le Touquet, France, with executive planetravel, a golfing weekend in Cornwall anddinner at Motcombs in Belgravia.

Rehab would like to extend a very big thank youto all of the golfers who joined us on the dayand to our many other supporters who thoughregrettably unable to attend, very generouslysent in donations prior to the event. And, ofcourse, thanks go to all of the staff members atMoor Park Golf Club, who provide nothing lessthan five-star service.

In particular, Rehab sends very grateful thanksto Pat Ruddy and the committee, along with thefantastic group of lady volunteers that helps uson the day, freely giving of their time for thisgreat event.

2010 was yet again a very successful year, andthe monies raised a very valuable contributionto our annual fundraising efforts.

Anyone got any wellies? Powerday teammember Mick Crossan is a little close to the pond.

In full swing: Margaret McNicholas about to launchanother great drive.

All present and correct: The Powerday team(left to right) Mick Crossan, John Naughton,Richard O’Keefe and Sean Crossan.

Ready for a classic day: (left to right) Lee Downes,Margaret McNicholas, Tommy McNicholas andKevin McGeever.

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Momentum has recently launched a uniqueservice that will take cutting-edge assistivetechnologies into the homes of disabledpeople, providing crucial support toindividuals who have a severe disability.Momentum’s new Adapt and Assistprogramme will be provided through acommunity volunteering network, whichsees trained volunteers across Scotland sharetheir knowledge of assistive technologieswith people in their own homes.

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The new Scotland-wide initiative builds uponMomentum’s existing assistive technologyservices, which are based in Glasgow’s SouthernGeneral Hospital and in West Glasgow.Momentum’s West Glasgow centre has a top-of-the-range assistive technology suite, whichincludes a variety of high-end equipment fromeye and head response technology to screen-reading and magnification software.

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“I was born with cerebral palsy, a neurologicalcondition that affects the brain and nervoussystem. This means that I can’t walk or talk andI’m in a wheelchair all the time. Since the age ofsix, I have used a communication device or a‘talker’ as I call it, which helps me to say what Iwant.

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A new world: Jill Clark says Momentum has helped herachieve one of her life ambitions in going to college.

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“I’m now in my sixth year at Ashcraig SecondarySchool in Glasgow and am studying sevensubjects, including maths, computing anddrama. I play an active part in class and also sitexams, using my talker. Outside of school, I lovegoing horse-riding with the Riding for theDisabled Association, going to concerts –especially to see Westlife – and using theinternet to keep in touch with my friends onsocial networking sites.

“One of my ambitions in life is to studycomputing at college and Momentum is helpingme to achieve this. I first heard of theorganisation through a family friend and havenow been attending their Adapt and Assistproject since June 2009, where I’ve beenintroduced to new and more advanced assistivetechnology that has really improved the way Icommunicate. The staff have also been reallysupportive and have helped me to adjust to thetechnology. Once I go to college, Momentum willlink in with the staff there to ensure that I’musing the best equipment to help me do thecourse.

“Looking back to when I was younger, I used tofeel sorry for myself because of my disability butnow I don’t because I have a great family and Ican do lots of things that I never thought wouldbe possible and I’ve also met some great peoplebecause of my cerebral palsy. I want to say a bigthank you to everybody who has helped meover the years and especially my mum, dad andbig sister, Fiona.”

Garry Ryan, Assistive Technology Co-ordinator forMomentum, says: “The vision is that peoplereturning home after a long stay in hospital dueto spinal injury, or those with difficulty accessingIT, will have better chances in life because ofassistive technology. We work with individualswho have a very high level of disability to givethem more independence than was previouslyavailable.

“For many people, assistive technology can openup a whole host of opportunities, from beingable to do their own shopping online andcommunicate with others via email or socialnetworking sites, to gaining employment orfurther education. By learning new skills andworking with members of our volunteer networkwe can overcome social isolation and givepeople better life chances.”

Further information from:Garry RyanAssistive Technology Co-ordinatorAdapt and AssistMomentum, GlasgowTel: 0141 952 6494Email: [email protected]

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My Working DayBy Louise Woolener, Senior Business DevelopmentExecutive, TBG Learning Colchester

Having been with TBG Learning for threeyears, I can honestly say that I love my joband that every day is different. Essentiallymy role within the company is to recruitlearners onto our Apprenticeship andNational Vocational Qualificationprogrammes.

I start a typical day by contacting or visitingvarious companies to see if they have any staffwho would like to undertake any of ourqualifications. We offer qualifications inCustomer Service, Business Administration,Health and Social Care, and Management andTeam Leading. I would then speak with theinterested employees to explain the benefitsand how the qualification works – basically thatwe visit them at work over a six-to-nine-monthperiod and carry out observations and record“guided discussions”.

For those who want to go ahead, I assist themin completing the forms and as ourqualifications are Government funded, you canjust imagine the amount of paperwork!Following this, we carry out an initialassessment. No one seems to like this partbecause it reminds them of being back atschool. But when we explain that we can helpthem to improve their skills and to achieve theiradult numeracy and literacy certificates, theyare more than willing and often surprisethemselves at how well they do in theassessment, considering they may have leftschool 20 to 30 years ago! Generally all it takesis for one member of staff to do a qualificationand the rest of that company’s employees aremotivated to do the same. This is the best bitabout my job as it means I can see people

progress and it’s great to keep in contact withthem afterwards to find out how they’re gettingon. On many occasions we have learnerscompleting two or three qualifications with us.

My job can be a real challenge at times and,believe it or not, it’s sometimes difficult toconvince companies that having their staffcomplete qualifications would benefit theirbusiness. However, I believe in our services andcan be very persistent!

Persistence pays: Louise loves her job.

Further information from:Louise WoolenerSenior Business Development ExecutiveTBG Learning, ColchesterTel: 01206 366 341Email: [email protected]

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As a support worker, my role is to supportpeople who attend our day centre and socialinclusion provision. Our service users aremainly from an Irish background but we alsowelcome other older people from thecommunity.

I start a typical day by attending an informalmeeting with the other support workers withinthe centre, which gives us all the opportunity todiscuss any service user issues. I then help toprepare the breakfast and lunch for that day.

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support worker for 18 of our service users, Iensure that their records of attendance are up-to-date.

I then help to serve breakfast and assist withthe running of various activities, which includecrosswords, bingo, board games and evenpampering sessions, where I do people’s hair orpaint their nails. We also celebrate special datesin the calendar by holding themed activities, forexample, on Saint Patrick’s Day, staff dressed upas leprechauns and performed for everyone atthe centre.

Following this, we hold ‘EXTEND’ sessions, anexercise programme that is designed for oldermen and women, which involves lightmovements to music.

In the afternoon, various musicians and otherentertainers perform at the centre. Our serviceusers really like this as it reminds them of theiryouth and they sing along and sometimes evendance. It is a really great feeling to see themhaving a good time.

My job is very busy and can be a challenge asindividuals have varying needs andpersonalities. However, I can honestly say that Ireally enjoy my job and get a lot out of knowingthat our service users have fun at the centreand take pleasure in each other’s company.

Further information from:Monica Whitehurst, Centre ManagerMomentum Care, CoventryTel: 02476 221 600Email: [email protected]

Pampering sessions: Dot enjoying her role.

My Working DayBy Dot FarringtonSupport Worker, Momentum Care, Coventry

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TBG Learning, Rehab’s training and learningorganisation in the United Kingdom, hasundergone a re-brand and received a fresh look.

Twenty-five TBG Learning centres are now proudlydisplaying its distinctive new red and blue identity.From street banners and window displays, toreception desks and corporate materials, the newbrand has gone national. This is nowhere moreevident than TBG Learning’s flagship centre in SouthLondon where its new banners are visible fromhalfway down the Brixton Road.

Sarah Precious, the TBG Project Manager responsiblefor rolling out the new branding, said: “The oldbrand was tired and needed a re-fresh. Our newlogo and the incorporation of the Rehab ‘smiles’element firmly embeds TBG’s branding within theRehab Group family, while maintaining TBG’s owndistinctive red and blue colours.

“The nature of TBG’s courses and our volume oflearners mean our materials need to be constantlyupdated and re-designed to attract and inform awhole range of different potential customers agedfrom 14 to 65 years. Our new look gives us theflexibility to achieve that goal.”

The smile is an important element within the newidentity and reflects the positivity and “can do”characteristics of the organisation. All companieswithin the Rehab Group now carry the smileelement.

2010 has so far been a great year for TBG Learningand an ideal time to present our new identity. Twonew learning centres have been opened this year inthe United Kingdom to meet the growing needs ofcustomers. In Ireland, ten new centres are due to

open in 2010 inpartnership withRehab’s NationalLearning Networkdivision, deliveringa new JobFitp r o g r a m m ethrough the LabourMarket Activation Fund, jointly funded by the IrishGovernment and the European Union.

TBG Learning staff members have also beencelebrating the results of a recent Ofsted inspection,which highlighted the organisation’s commitment toequality and diversity as “outstanding” and gradedthe organisation’s overall delivery as “good”.

Linda Williamson, TBG Content and Quality Managerand Ofsted nominee, said: “We have a very variedset of customers accessing the huge range oflearning provision and support we offer across ourlearning centres in the United Kingdom and we workextremely hard at making everyone feel welcomeand valued. It’s great to have this recognised with anoutstanding grade for equality and diversity.

“TBG Learning has grown from strength to strengthover the last few years, opening new centres,widening provision and breaking into new markets.Our new branding is a modern look to take thecompany forward.”

TBG Learning GetsA Makeover!

Further information from: Darren Avery, Centre ManagerTBG Learning South LondonTel: 020 7274 4106Email: [email protected]

Exciting Times Ahead:TBG’s Lambeth centre,

both modern andvisible.

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Haven ProductsTop Of The League

For a second year running, Momentum’s socialenterprise firm, Haven Products, has scoopedthe Edrington Supplier Gold Award after comingtop of the league for performance excellence.

The Edrington Group, which is well known for itswhisky brands The Famous Grouse and TheMacallan, has been outsourcing elements of itsproduction process to Haven Products since 2003.

Its annual awards ceremony recognises thecontribution that suppliers make to thesuccesses of The Edrington Group. The process ofselecting the award winners involves measuringand ranking the performance of 20 key suppliersthroughout the course of the year in the areas ofproduct quality, delivery, reliability andflexibility and, once again, Haven has come outon top.

Haven Products operates as a commercially-viable business that provides meaningful

employment for disabled people from key sitesacross Scotland. Around 80 per cent of Haven’sworkforce is disabled.

Tommy Bruin, Director of Operations for HavenProducts, said: “This award is testament to ourcontinued commitment to high standards andto our hard-working employees. It is alsorecognition of the fact that social enterprisescan, and do, operate as commercially-viableand efficient businesses. The only difference isthat we reinvest our profits to benefit ouremployees”.

Further information from:Tommy Bruin, Director of Operations,Haven ProductsTel: 0141 882 5752Email: [email protected]

Winning performances: (left to right) Paul Robinson, Edrington Group’s Director of Purchasingand Material Supplies, Tommy Bruin, Haven Products’ Director of Operations, Matt Harley, HavenProducts’ Business Manager, and Mike Rose, Edrington Group’s Director of Technical Services.

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Matt Takes To The SkyAs a man who attends physiotherapy sessionsat The Chaseley Trust (see page 10), MattColliard is a bit of a dare-devil. Not satisfiedwith the thrill of kart skiing in Sweden or scubadiving in the Red Sea, he recently embarked onhis most exciting challenge to date – a tandemskydive.

Matt, who is quadriplegic, was supported in hisefforts by the Back-Up Trust, which encouragespeople with spinal injury to have a go at extremesports with the assistance of highly-experiencedinstructors and personal care assistants. He recalls:“I got to Hinton Airfield near Oxford in plenty oftime to register at reception, chat to the otherwheelchair-using skydivers and watch severaltandem parachute jumpers land very softly andseemingly effortlessly, which calmed my initialnerves somewhat.”

Following a briefing and getting the harness onwhilst still in his wheelchair, Matt was ready to go.He approached the aeroplane to meet hisinstructor, who was sitting in the open door of theplane with his legs casually dangling back andforth. “With a bit of shuffling around we were bothin and the video cameraman ‘Velcro-ed’ my anklesto my instructor’s and shut the door.”

The plane took off, and by the time it had reached5,000 feet, Matt was already wondering what hewas doing up there. “The cameraman opened thedoor at 13,000 feet, climbed out and held on to theside of the plane. My instructor then shuffled usboth to the edge of the plane. Both sets of legswere hanging out and at that point I was absolutelyterrified.” But it was now or never. “After a count ofthree we dropped head first towards the ground.We levelled off very quickly, and with thecombination of the air rushing into my face andrealising we were free-falling towards the groundat 130 mph, my nerves turned to elation.

“The free-fall lasted for around 40 seconds, andafter a quick tap on the head, my instructor pulledthe cord, the parachute opened and we seemed toshoot upwards. Within a second everythingchanged from noisy, exhilarating insanity tocomplete silence – the contrast was quite amazing.

“We spent the next few minutes gliding down toearth, admiring the countryside and enjoying thestillness. I never regretted doing the skydive. Ifulfilled a long-held ambition, and I got theadrenaline buzz of a lifetime!”

Further information from:Christine Ellis, Fundraiser,The Chaseley TrustTel: 01323 744 200Email: [email protected]

My nerves turned to elation: Matt’s on top of theworld.

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Momentum’s life-lineservices provided acrossGrampian from its centrein Aberdeen were thefocus of a recent visit byAberdeenshire Provost,Bill Howatson.

During a tour ofMomentum’s premises inNorth Silver Street, theProvost heard first-handfrom service users about

how Momentum is helping people to get their livesback on track following brain injury, via thePathways and Transitions programmes.

Momentum’s Pathways programme providesspecialist training and support for adults with anacquired brain injury who want to return to work orfurther education. So far the service has helpedaround 150 people to get back to workfollowing a brain injury.

Momentum’s Transitions programme is anoutreach service that covers the whole ofGrampian and offers support to people with abrain injury and their families in their ownhomes.

Provost Bill Howatson said: “I’ve been hugelyimpressed with the work that Momentumundertakes. The tailored rehabilitationprogrammes that they provide are excellent,supporting service users to set out and achieveclear goals for their future.”

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Further information from:George RobertsonManager, Pathways ProgrammeTel: 01224 625 580Email:[email protected]

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Angie Hugall (pictured above) suffered a brainhaemorrhage followed by a stroke in 2006 whenshe was just 32 years of age and was leftparalysed down her right side, partially blinded inher right eye and unable to speak.

The former scheduler for a pharmaceutical firm spentfour months in hospital and was unconscious for muchof that time. Her last six weeks in hospital were spentin rehabilitation in North Tyneside General undergoingphysiotherapy to learn to use her right side again.

Her husband, Mark McGreevy, a 42-year-old taxidriver, said there were no warning signs on the daythat Angie collapsed. “I remember it was a Saturdaymorning and I was back from working a night shift.Angie had a bad headache and we put it down to amigraine. She went upstairs for a lie down andcollapsed. She was rushed to hospital suffering abrain haemorrhage and as they were prepping her forsurgery she had a stroke.”

Mark talked about some of the reasons for Angie’sfrustration in hospital as she began to recover. “To gofrom rushing round being the person who sortseverything out to being totally reliant on otherpeople is really hard. It really got to Angie and shewas quite depressed for a time.”

Still facing complications with her sight, dexterity andspeech, Angie joined Momentum’s rehabilitationprogramme in the north east and has beenprogressing on her three day a week vocationalprogramme for the last year and a half. She has

worked on her computer skills and writing andcompleted a number of placements to test out herskills in a work-based setting. Her first workplacement was in computer-inputting for one day aweek at Disability North. "I went to the placementonce a week whilst still carrying on at Momentumtwice a week. I loved meeting different people andusing new skills.”

After another one day a week work placement, thistime with the Stroke Association, Angie is nowbuilding up to three days a week in a similarcomputer-inputting role. Her husband, who is self-employed and plans his work hours around caring forAngie, said: “It has been really good for her to havea purpose rather than being at home 24/7. Angie isfull of beans now.”

Angie summed up her thoughts: “You’ve got to bedetermined and stay positive otherwise you will gointo a downward spiral. I went through that stagewhere I didn’t want to leave the house, but I camethrough it and now I feel great.”

DeterminationBreedsSuccess

Further information from:Gemma ArmstrongBusiness Development ManagerMomentum North EastTel: 0191 232 0234Email: [email protected]

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Northumbria PoliceMomentum North East is working closely withNorthumbria Police to raise awareness of acquiredbrain injury (ABI). Every six weeks, new recruitsvisit the centre to work with service users and gaininsight into the impact of ABI and the lastingeffects this may have on a person’s ability to accesstheir local community. This partnership not onlyprovides the centre with the opportunity to raiseawareness of ABI, but also ensures that newcommunity officers are more aware of variousdisabilities when working within the localcommunity.

The Stroke AssociationSince the development of the Changing Livesservice in October 2009, nearly 100 referrals havebeen received from various health professionals.Changing Lives is delivered to people in the areasouth of Tyne and Wear in partnership with theStroke Association, to support people who haveexperienced a stroke and to increase participants’independence.

Hate Crime Against DisabilityIn November 2010, Momentum North EastBusiness Development Manager GemmaArmstrong, along with Job Coach David Haxon,will take part in a Hate Crime Against Disabilityconference at St James’s Park, Newcastle, whichis being hosted by Disability North. Gemma andDavid will be highlighting issues surroundingABI and hate crime within the community, andGemma will give a presentation on the servicesthat are offered in the North East as well as use

the opportunity to raise awareness about theimpact of ABI.

If you’d like to find out about any of thesepartnerships, please don’t hesitate to contactGemma Armstrong at Momentum North East.

Positive PartnershipsAcross The North East

Further information from:Gemma ArmstrongBusiness Development ManagerMomentum North EastTel: 0191 232 0234Email:[email protected]

Momentum North East, which supports people to move forward with their lives following braininjury, has created several partnerships with local organisations over the last six months inorder to highlight what is often referred to as the “hidden” disability – brain injury.

New beginnings: Service users outside the new centreat Momentum North East, (left to right) Shaun Taggert,Danny Morrison, Derek Nicholson and Ken Routledge.

The Mates’ Mood application is available atwww.headsup.ie/matesmood.php or on HeadsUp’sFacebook page. Friends are presented as littlefigures with a scale of eight moods, from“Miserable” to “Awesome”. The application alsoprovides a history of friends’ moods over a periodof time and comments can be added explaining aparticular mood. It can be published on a person’sFacebook wall and friends can be invited to use theapplication.

Collette Ryan, Project Manager for HeadsUp, says:“We know that friends are a huge source ofsupport to each other. With Mates’ Mood, peoplecan illustrate in a visual way how they are feelingwithout having to say anything, prompting friendsto check in with them, particularly if they arefeeling down.

“Mates’ Mood offers an easy, non-intrusive way ofchecking in on those whom we care about and apossible starting point for conversation on how wefeel – a definite benefit for early help-seekingbehaviour and stigma reduction.”

Rehab’s HeadsUp project delivers a range ofprogrammes including a free, automated andconfidential text service, supported by Meteor,offering details of support services in Irelandaround a range of issues, such as sexual health,mental health, suicide and drugs; “ASIST” (AppliedSuicide Intervention Skills Training) which equipspeople with the knowledge and the ability to

recognise the warning signs of suicidal behaviour;and Raising Boys for Fathers, a parentingprogramme that helps fathers to improve theircommunication skills with their sons in dealingwith life’s problems.

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Share The FeelingHeadsUp Announces New OnlineMates’ Mood Application

HeadsUp, Rehab’s mental health promotion project, has unveiled a new online application– Mates’ Mood – that enables people to get a sense of their friends’ moods. The onlineapplication is funded by the Irish National Office for Suicide Prevention’s “Let SomeoneKnow” campaign.

Further information from:Collette Ryan, Project ManagerHeadsUpTel: 00353 1 205 7326Email: [email protected]

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Service users and staff at Momentum’s BrainInjury Centre in the West Midlands havediscovered the secret to keeping fit while sittingdown – sit-down volleyball!

Momentum has been running sit-down volleyballsessions on a weekly basis since March 2009 inpartnership with the University of Birmingham andthe sessions have been proving very popular.

Sit-down volleyball involves players sitting on theground and sliding around in order to hit or returnthe ball over a net, which is placed slightly above thefloor. This adapted version of the game is gearedtowards people with physical disabilities.

The sessions are coached by sports tutors from theuniversity and address the combination of mentaland physical challenges experienced by Momentum’sservice users who have an acquired brain injury.

Suzanne Ashby, Regional Manager, Momentum, said:“Sit-down volleyball sessions have proved so popularwith our service users that they continue attendingthe sessions long after they have formally exited ourprogramme. The social and physical advantages areenormous and we’ve seen tangible results in bothparticipants’ physical health as well as in theirmental well-being.

“The enthusiasm that our service users have shownfor this unique sport has also attracted membersfrom other organisations including Headway WestMidlands and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.Undoubtedly, the volleyball club is a resoundingsuccess.”

Momentum thanks Sport Relief, Carnival RAG(University of Birmingham Guild of Students),Metal Salvage Ltd and the Anglo Holt Group Ltdfor supporting the initiative.

The sessions take place at Selly Park Girls’School in Birmingham on Thursday eveningsfrom 6pm to 7.30pm. Each session costs £1 withthe first two sessions being offered free.

Anyone from the community is welcome toattend the sit-down volleyball sessions,regardless of ability.

Gaining Momentum OnThe Volleyball Court

It’s mine: Momentum service user Frank McCann linesup the next shot.

A real success: The volleyball sessions are enjoyed by all.

Further information from:Michelle RowberryAssistant PsychologistMomentum, West MidlandsTel: 0121 616 3900Email: [email protected]

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A Camp With A Difference

Sporting Chance students from Rehab’sNational Learning Network training centre inTralee, Ireland, broke new ground recentlywhen they participated in Camp Abilities.The first initiative of its kind to take placeoutside of the United States, the four-daycamp in Killarney, Co. Kerry, offered sportingand recreational activities to children withvisual impairments from throughout theMunster region of Ireland.

National Learning Network’s Sporting Chanceprogramme is specifically designed to assistpeople with disabilities to build careers asfuture coaches, leaders and managers in thesports and leisure industry. Eight learners fromthe programme became Camp Abilities‘volunteers, instructing in a variety of sports andactivities including archery, swimming, soccer,rock climbing, rowing, fishing and tandemcycling.

Sporting Chance students acting as ‘Caras’, orassistants, to the children, who were aged from8 to 14 years, worked with campers on a one-to-one basis and assisted them through eachactivity.

Sporting Chance student Gary O’Sullivan wasone of those who volunteered for CampAbilities. He said: “It was one of the best thingsI’ve ever done. I only wish it was longer! Ihelped out with archery, rock climbing andsoccer, as well as bleep baseball in which allparticipants are blindfolded, whether they havea visual impairment or not. They then followthe ball by listening to the bleeping noise thatthe ball emits. It was so much fun!”

According to Kevin Smith, Sporting Chance Co-ordinator, Camp Abilities provided thevolunteers with an excellent opportunity to

develop their skills in teaching sports andrecreation to children with sensoryimpairments. “While both volunteers andcampers were tired at the end of a busy week,the overall feedback was that it was awonderful experience for all involved.”

Thumbs up: A happy Camp Abilities team.

Ready for a bigcatch: SportingChance volunteer,Eoin McCarthy(left) and hisfriend, Leon,prepare to gofishing – one ofthe many sportsand recreationalactivities thattook place as partof Camp Abilities.

Further information from:Kevin Smith, Sporting Chance Co-ordinatorNational Learning NetworkTralee, IrelandTel: 00353 66 712 2533Email: [email protected]

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Jayne Pearsall (pictured right), a recentlygraduated service user from MomentumWest Midlands, started attending herrehabilitation programme in March 2009.With Momentum’s help, by June of that yearshe had made her way back intoemployment.

At the 2010 Moor Park Golf Classic, Jayne spoketo a room of golf players and charity supporters,who were riveted by her story. “I suffered asudden brain haemorrhage, which then causeda stroke while I was on holiday in Vienna. I hadan undiagnosed AVM, which stands for‘arteriovenous malformation’. It is likened tohaving a time-bomb in your brain. If it bursts, asmine did, the chances of survival are slim. If thepatient does survive, they will suffer a stroke.The surgeons had to perform an emergencyoperation to stop the bleeding and save my life.Thankfully they succeeded.”

Jayne spoke about the help she received fromMomentum. “Without Momentum’s help itwouldn’t have been possible to go back to work.I had found myself being treated like an invalidand through misguided kindness was destinedfor the scrapheap, living off benefits andcompleting endless claim forms to ask formoney. Without being over-dramatic, it was likemy life had suddenly been transported to a veryscary place and I was so lonely and frightened.Everyone else close to me seemed to be doingthe wrong things, but people at Momentumoffered me a helping hand. Whilst there, Ireceived so much help and understanding.”

Having captured the full attention of the room,she explained: “I had love and support fromfamily and friends, but they knew nothing aboutbrain injury. They were so uneducated and eventhough they tried to help, they didn’t. Iremember questioning – is this the real world?However, I really felt I turned the corner when I

went to Momentum.

All of a sudden therewere people who saidthe right thing,treated me like anyother human being,accepted that I hadsuch a lot to offer andabove all instilled mewith confidence. Iremember being so

shocked at someone asking me what I wasdoing at the weekend, shocked that I was beingtreated normally. I felt valued and very happyand that I had something to live for, and withthat came the lifting of my depression. Andabove all I didn’t want to die.

“The brain is amazing. It operates everything –vision, sight, reasoning, cognitive functions,memory, muscles. It is such a marvellousinstrument, which we all take for granted. Nowonder the devastation when it is injured.

“I received help, encouragement and guidancefrom the staff at Momentum. I was nurtured,listened to and taught about many commonsymptoms regarding my condition. When I wasstrong enough, they helped me back to work andcontinued to support me with any problems Iencountered, offering suggestions. They were myvoice when I needed it. I will always be gratefulto them.”

The Brain Is Amazing

Further information from:Susan NormanFundraising ManagerMomentum West MidlandsTel: 0121 616 3900Email: [email protected]

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Living With A Brain Injury25 Years On by Jonathan Smallman, Editor

Most of us have had, or will have, experiences thatcompletely change the course of our lives. Thebirth of a child, the death of a loved one, thatchance meeting, being the right face in the rightplace at the right time. But for some of us, thoselife-changing experiences can be the wrong face inthe wrong place at the wrong time.

Everyone who is living with a brain injury knowsthere are unique causes for their injury, based ondiffering circumstances. For me, a vehicle accidentbrought an abrupt end to my army career and leftme dead-on-arrival at hospital. During the followingfew weeks, whilst I was on a life-support machine,my parents and family were transported to a surrealexistence where they held frighteningly-little directinfluence over my future. I, on the other hand, wasbeing well looked after. Following the intensivecare provided by Addenbrooke’s Hospital inCambridge, I benefited from a few years (on andoff) at Headley Court, the Forces’ medicalrehabilitation unit, where my physical rehabilitationwas probably of the best standard that could bereceived. As for my follow-on and longer-termrehabilitation, well, despite the undying supportfrom my parents, family and friends, much of thatwould prove to be a long and difficult strugglewhere only I could face my demons. But in time,and with reflection, I would overcome them.

My initial brain injury could be summed up as beingin the wrong place, and critically, at the wrong time.Anyone living with a brain injury will have theirown way of coming to terms with it and will beaffected to varying degrees by its short, mid andlong-term ramifications.

So who am I now, where am I now and how has mylife developed since my brain injury? With the helpand understanding of many people who have beeninfluences in my life in different ways, I am in amuch better place than was possible in the earlyyears of my recovery. An important realisationbrought on by my experiences, and which I valuehighly, is finding priority in my life: having patience,benefiting from the support of my peers and havingthe long-term support of my family and loved oneshelped. Characteristics that are surely important forall of us include truth, self-belief, ambition,gratitude, compassion, and having the strength andconfidence to forgive and admit that at times youare wrong. It’s about seeing the wider picture,loving those close to you and, where appropriate,looking forward and not back. As can be seen fromthe recent holiday photo below, today I am a veryhappily married man with two wonderful girls, aloving home and a rewarding job as the Editor ofPublications for a leading charity.

Wired up: Your life in their hands.

Legacies left by individuals to charities areworth around £2 billion each year – thelargest single source of voluntary incometo not-for-profit organisations. As legaciesare processed with minimaladministration costs, the full benefits of alegacy reach the maximum number ofpeople.

According to research, only 67 per cent ofadults over the age of 60 have made a will,dropping to just half of all adults agedbetween 50 and 59. The number of peoplesupporting charities in their wills is lower still– out of 74 per cent of people who supportcharities during their lifetime, only 7 per centinclude a charity as a benefactor in their will.

Perhaps one of the reasons for this is thatmaking a legacy may seem confusing toarrange. Potential benefactors may beuncertain about how to go about it, whichcharity to support, or how much to bequeath.

Solicitors are very familiar with the simplearrangements needed to make a bequest andcan advise clients on how best to set out theirwill to ensure that family/loved ones aretaken care of first. They can also advise onhow leaving a legacy can reduce inheritancetax, if applicable. For those who have alreadymade a will, it is simple and inexpensive toadd a codicil to include one or more charities.

Any legacy to Rehab, however large or small,is a wonderful gift to leave. We can answerany questions you may have in relation tobecoming a future supporter.

We recommend that you always consult asolicitor before leaving a legacy to charityas part of your will.

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Have You Considered LeavingA Legacy To Rehab?

If you are interested in finding out moreabout leaving a legacy to Rehab, pleasecontact Rehab’s Fundraising Manager,Susan Norman, on 0121 616 3900, or [email protected]

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The latest edition of The Brain Injury Handbook,which has just been published, covers a widerange of subjects, starting with the brain itselfand how it works. Apart from people with braininjury, the handbook will be of interest to theirfamilies, friends and professionals working in thesector, while tips for carers are also provided onhow to help a person with a brain injury overcomepossible problems.

The handbook describes the recovery andrehabilitation process and the different roles ofmembers of the rehabilitation team. For manypeople, returning to work is a major concern and ourpublication outlines the supports available to enablethis, as well as giving advice on our vocationalrehabilitation programmes, legal and financial issues,a list of further reading and resources.

Gary Rhodes OBE, is one of the UK’s most high-profileand respected chefs, restaurateurs and food authors.Despite a life-threatening accident in the very earlydays of his career, he has always found the legendarydedication to his craft and relentless pursuit ofperfection required to remain at the top of hisprofession.

In his foreword to this latest issue of The Brain InjuryHandbook, Gary writes: “Whilst enjoying one of myfirst cooking jobs in Amsterdam in the late 1970s, I

was knocked down by a car and required brainsurgery. Though the resulting injuries initiallythreatened my career, I was lucky enough to make afull recovery and return to the kitchen less than a yearlater.”

Gary not only recovered well from his accident but inhis career has gone on to win a constellation ofMichelin stars and is consistently revered by his peersas “The Chef’s Chef”.

About Rehab’s work, he says: “I have known aboutthe fantastic work that Rehab does since I enjoyedthe opportunity of being the Starter for its 2010Parliamentary Pancake Race. Having since becomefamiliar with The Brain Injury Handbook I see it as agreat example of just one of the ways Rehab supportspeople with brain injury. It provides crucialinformation and help, not only to people with braininjury themselves, but to their families, friends andcarers.

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