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 Hello Friends, First a foremost apologies for the time lapse it has certainly went by very quick since I last posted in  August 2023 . Life has had its challenges Healthwise a little long covid  was making me a little tired and brought up physical issues , I have great people looking after me and with a few trips to Bristol to my familiar doctors and medical professionals   things have  improved greatly .  I also got through a very cold and wet Irish winter . My Son started secondary school which is a big step , as I  write he has completed the first year it went so super quick . He now nearing the start of his second year , I am so proud of him , transition from primary education can be hard and he was doing it away from his friends , on his own . It has been a humbling experience seeing how he settled in and made friends and is now in the grove . One very Proud father of a TENNAGER !  I am also adapting to filling my time with new challeng...
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The Bright Side for Living Resource List 23.01.23

 

Resource list   last updated 23.01.23

 

Hello Friends ,

Before my next post  I think it important that I issue a resource list just incase you may need to speak to those awesome people , the professionals that are their to support us. They really can help and never be afraid to ask or seek help.

When I had my accident the internet was not as it is today what a difference it would have made . My people would have been able to research , get support and access information a the click of a button .

I and my people would have been able to connect with people going through similar journey .

Back then my people had to rely on the word of medical teams looking after me , recommended groups, library and information gathering the manual traditional way , lots of phone calls etc. and writing letters and seeking help and support .

Today it is a little easier due to technology but it is still hard , technology does not take away the reality of the situation .

Below is a list of Links /resources which I will endeavor to maintain regularly. This is not a definitive list . 

Some may help some may not as everyone’s journey is different.

 

1         www.brightsideforliving.co.uk  - Daniel Crouch (Me) my story , my adventure of life

2         www.headway.org.uk -   Mission ‘To promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and provide information, support and services to survivors, their families and carers. In addition, Headway will campaign to reduce the incidence of brain injury’  - Very useful cover all aspects and friendly organisation

3         https://activecaregroup.co.uk/location/frenchay-rehabilitation-centre  ‘At Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre we work to enable patients to achieve clearly defined and agreed goals. We treat individuals from the age of 16 with an acquired or traumatic brain injury. We’re committed to ensuring our residents’ feel safe, happy and empowered

 

 

This list will get better as time goes on

Try to  maintain the Bright Side of Living it can be overwhelming , try to breathe and small steps,  with each step progress will be made .

 

Dan

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