In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke, Ashwini, and Sian continue their conversation about brain injury recovery with a focus on nutrition. They continue their discussion by providing valuable insights and tips on promoting good nutrition and making it a pleasurable experience. The discussion also covers various aspects, including the importance of positive food perception, mindful eating, meal planning, routine, coping with changes in taste and smell, and addressing body image issues. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, fo ..read more

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Ashwani and Brooke are joined by Sian Riley from Red Pepper Nutrition. Sian is a dietician specialising in rehabilitation with a focus on brain injury. They discuss the importance of nutrition in the rehabilitation journey, the impact of smell and taste loss after brain injury, and strategies to improve the eating experience. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Contact details: www.redpeppernutrition.com sian@redpeppernutrit ..read more

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Colin Green, a neurological physiotherapist from Physiomatters. In part 1, we discuss brain injury rehabilitation, covering different recovery phases, the significant impact of fatigue, the importance of early intervention, and Colin's work on managing mobility and muscle functionality.  For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Contact details: www.physio-matters.org Physio Matters Neuro (@PMneurophysio) / X (t ..read more

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Colin Green, a neurological physiotherapist from Physiomatters. In part 2, we explore the interplay of physical and neurological rehabilitation, emphasising the importance of goal-setting, managing expectations, and adapting therapy to the patient's needs.  For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Contact details: www.physio-matters.org Physio Matters Neuro (@PMneurophysio) / X (twitter.com) Physio Matters Neur ..read more

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Suzanne Guest, an Occupational Psychologist from Work In Mind. In this episode, Suzanne shares her expertise in helping people return to work after sustaining a brain injury. We also discussed the difference between occupational psychology and vocational rehabilitation. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Helpful links: Headway – Guide for employers: https://www.headway.org.uk/media/4123/brain-injury-a-gu ..read more

In the second part of the episode, Suzanne talks us through her approach to supporting her clients and their employers in the process of returning to work. Additionally, Brooke shares his own experience of finding a purpose after sustaining his injury. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Helpful links: Headway – Guide for employers: https://www.headway.org.uk/media/4123/brain-injury-a-guide-for-employers.pdf Video Richard Hammond and Sterling Moss: http ..read more

In this episode, Catherine Davies, an expert speech and language therapist from SLT for Life, shares her vast experience dealing with her client's communication and swallowing difficulties. She also sheds light on the crucial role of speech and language therapy in the rehabilitation process after brain injury. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Notice: Information and other content provided in this Podcast should not be taken as providing medical advice or recomm ..read more

In the second part of our discussion, we delve deeper into speech and language issues related to brain injuries. We explore working as part of a multidisciplinary team during rehabilitation and some fun games used during speech and language therapy sessions. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Notice: Information and other content provided in this Podcast should not be taken as providing medical advice or recommendations. Please always consult your doctor or treat ..read more

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Julie Meighan, who happened to be Brooke Trotter's Occupational Therapist. During our conversation, we delved into Julie's profession and how it helps individuals who have experienced a brain injury. Julie explained how Occupational Therapy is designed to assist patients in regaining their independence and improving their quality of life. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Contact details:  juliemeighan@ou ..read more

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing David Hilton, an experienced solicitor specialising in Court of Protection work and professional deputy. In this first part of the interview, we explore the complexities of being a professional deputy and the important role that the Court of Protection plays. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Notice: Information and other content provided in this Podcast should not be taken as providing medical advice or reco ..read more