Acquired brain injury support services Leicester and Leicestershire

Living with an acquired brain injury can look drastically different from person to person. Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a broad term for all brain injuries that aren’t hereditary, congenital, or degenerative. There are a large number of possible causes, most commonly:

• Head injury
• Brain tumour
• Stroke
• Infection
• Brain haemorrhage
• Brain aneurysm
• Encephalitis

Because of this, the impact on day-to-day life for a patient can vary significantly. Our brain controls everything we do, so an acquired brain injury can affect anything from physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural abilities.

At Aspire UK, we believe in a personalised approach to care. Our qualified care workers are available to provide acquired brain injury support to facilitate daily independent living and rehabilitation for our brain injury patients, whatever that may look like.

Acquired brain injuries are complex by nature; the brain is so vital to almost every one of our basic functions. Therefore, the symptoms of an acquired brain injury can differ greatly from person to person. Common symptoms include:

Acquired brain injuries can be caused by a fall, a road accident, an assault, a tumour, or a stroke. For more information, go to www.headway.org.uk.

Firstly, a person with an acquired brain injury should seek advice from a neuroconsultant. With the right professional guidance, it is likely they may regain some of their life skills; however, it is a long-term condition. Every person’s brain injury is very different, and the person and their family members will need to seek medical advice.

The brain is responsible for almost all bodily and mental functions, so some changes to the personality can be expected. Every case is different. If you are concerned by the changes you see in your loved one, seek advice from your consultant or GP.

Recovering from a brain injury can be a life-altering experience. Caring for a loved one with an acquired brain injury can be difficult to navigate alone. People with a brain injury need care to keep them safe, support their routine, and assist with everyday activities in order to take control back over their own lives.

With residential care, your loved one is moved away from their home, often permanently. While there, the care worker’s responsibility is split amongst multiple people, losing that 1:1 attention. They also miss out on the comfort and routine of home. If you have questions about the differences between home care and residential care, we encourage you to speak with a member of our team.

Brain injuries can occur suddenly without much time for preparation. Fortunately, you still have some options to make home care feasible.

1. Contact your local council and ask to be put on the housing waiting list for an adapted property.
2. Contact Adult Social Care, who could help you obtain grants so your home can be adapted to meet your needs.

We offer tailored overnight care, ranging from one to 7 days per week to live-in care services. We know that people in need of acquired brain injury support have varying needs and personalise our services to suit you and your family.

Many local charities will often support family members, such as ‘Carers UK’. This website is a fantastic place for family members to find answers, and it can signpost you to local groups as well.

We offer tailored live-in care services, . We know that people who require acquired brain injury support services have varying needs, and we personalise our care plan to suit you and your family.

Irwin Mitchell or Medical Accident Experts are two of many companies that can help you out. They may help get compensation, as well as assign you to a private case manager who will work with a care provider who will support you and your loved one.

Yes, ethical care companies do; they work in partnership to enable you or a loved one to get day-to-day support, rehabilitation, and ensure the right support that is appropriate.

The cost of care depends on your unique circumstances and how often a care worker visits. For information about the cost of care, speak with our team.

We are based in Leicester and mainly work with families across Leicester, Leicestershire, Nottingham, Northampton, Warwickshire and Coventry. We provide care to people with acquired brain injuries across the East and West Midlands .