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At the hospital after a brain injury

It is at the hospital that friends and family begin to learn more about acquired brain injury.

Here, we've brought together information on the kind of tests a child might experience, and some tips for making this difficult time a little easier.If you'd like to find more general information about acquired brain injury at any time, you can find it here.
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At the hospital

  • While your child is in hospital

    Read our ideas for managing while your child is in hospital.

  • Who's who at hospital

    Find out about the professionals you may meet in hospital.

  • Assessments and treatments

    Read about the tests and treatments healthcare professionals may carry out after a brain injury.

  • Hospital departments

    Read about the different departments in a hospital and discharge planning meetings.

  • Consciousness

    Find out how a child’s consciousness can be affected by acquired brain injury.

  • Specialist centres

    Read about the different kinds of rehabilitation centres, and how children arrive at them.

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When you're at the hospital, you're just happy that they've pulled through ... I don't think you take in much beyond that."

RTA: Teni

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Teni was two-years-old when she was involved in a car accident which left her with spinal and cervical injuries as well as a brain injury.

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