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Episode 8: Hidden Injury - “I thought you were drunk!”

Released: 02/08/2024


People living with hidden injuries and disabilities often face barriers or judgement in their day-to-day lives. So how do you raise awareness and tell people about a condition that can’t be seen?

In this episode, Paul interviews fellow brain injury survivors, Rob and Jules, who describe the challenges they face within the community, and together, with Paul, explain how beneficial it is to come together to share experiences and offer each other support at centres such as Brains Matter.

Paul also talks to the staff at the brain injury charity, Brains Matter, who explain how valuable the internationally recognised sunflower lanyards are for those with hidden disabilities in navigating and finding help and understanding in public places.

 

 

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Acknowledgement and thanks to Paul’s Podcast team:

 

Paul Cheese, Podcast Producer: info@reliumx.co.uk

Dr Sally Martin-Young, Consultant Neuro Occupational Therapist and Podcast Project Manager: sally@livelifegroup.co.uk

Natalie Mackenzie, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist and Podcast PR and Marketing: natalie.mackenzie@thebiss.co.uk

 

Gratitude also extends to all members of Paul’s multidisciplinary neuro rehabilitation team as without you all this unique Podcast series would not have been possible:

 

Rachel Wilson, Brain Injury Case Manager

Dr Alex Garfield - Neuropsychologist

Eleanor Woodward, Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Katy James, Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Sally De La Fontaine, Neuro Physiotherapist

Tom Nissen, Neuro Personal Trainer

Rachel Maxwell, Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant

Ben McGuinness, Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant

Dr Nikos Gorgoraptis, Neurologist

Dr Martine Stoffels, Neuropsychiatrist

Amy Chater, Partner, Leigh Day

 

Paul is also indebted to the invaluable support of all the staff, volunteers and members of the charity Brains Matter. In particular:

 

Kevin Bottrell, Charity Manager

Lisa-Rae Brough, Deputy Manager

Members Jules, Rob and Simon

ThinkingAhead 2024

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