The last 18 months have been like nothing the world has experienced before. We have experienced human loss throughout the pandemic, a hit to the economy and a decline in our social lives. Therefore, many were thrilled to make the most of the European Championship and the Olympics and return […]
Heather Lawrence OBE has been appointed as the new chair of NRC Medical Experts, the UK’s only medical expert witness chambers run by neurological rehabilitation professionals. The high-profile appointment demonstrates NRC Medical Experts’ commitment to rigorous oversight as it continues to invest in and further develop its professional services. Heather […]
Chris Bryant, Labour MP for Rhondda has recently been successful in tabling a Private Members’ Bill on Acquired Brain Injury, with its first reading in Parliament on 16 June. The MP, who is a long-term supporter of brain injury research, investment and support, is the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary […]
Over the last year, the way many of us work, socialise and carry our daily activities changed beyond recognition due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. For NRC Medical Experts, disruption to both the NHS and the legal system meant that to continue supporting legal teams, patients and clinical […]
The University of California has recently conducted research finding sleeping disorders are more common amongst those living with traumatic brain injuries. Individuals living with a traumatic brain injury are over 50% more likely to develop sleeping disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea than those who haven’t been injured. The […]
Over recent years, traumatic brain injuries have increased due to sports injuries, road traffic accidents, falls in the elderly and more. Traumatic brain injuries are now affecting over 6 million people a year worldwide. Despite the rise – and cause of TBI – advances in critical care have a significant […]
Dr Simon Shaw MA (Hons), FRCP Edin, FEBPRM, MRCPCH, MLCOM is a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust. Qualified from both Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Dr Shaw is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and a member of the Royal College of […]
A new study launched in February 2021 funded by the UK’s Stroke Association aims to understand whether COVID-19 can increase stroke risk. The study, which is being led by Dr William Whiteley of the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, will use data from the British Heart Foundation […]
Research by psychiatrists at the University of Oxford has revealed that six months after testing positive for Covid-19, one in eight people are diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric illness, adding significant weight to the emerging evidence of Covid-19’s lasting impact on the brain. When records of people who had […]
For some people, lockdown is proving an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and develop their knowledge. When it comes to understanding more about how brain and spinal injury, neurological conditions and rehabilitation can affect people, the following documentaries provide detailed insight. Here’s an overview of a range of fascinating […]