In this episode of Growing Minds, Clare Harrison is joined by Sarah and Tony, whose son Ryan is the oldest young person included in the Ockenden Review into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals. They share their family’s experience following Ryan’s brain injury, discussing advocacy, rehabilitation, education, family life and supporting Ryan as he moves into adulthood.

John Knight, Senior Director & Head of Personal Injury & Medical Negligence at Ringrose Law, joins host Alex Demetrious-Seymour, CEO of Brain Injury Group, to share his lived experience as a parent to his son William, who sustained a traumatic brain injury. John discusses their family’s journey and the realities of supporting a child following brain injury.

Our COO, Clare Harrison, is joined by Heledd Wyn, Solicitor and Partner at Rothley Law, for a discussion focused on care, capacity and planning for the future.

Together, they explore mental capacity, long-term care planning, and what can happen when a crisis arises, as well as the role of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The conversation also highlights key considerations for families as a child grows older and transitions from childhood into legal adulthood.

The episode outlines the protections that may be available, and the practical steps parents and families can take to ensure their child continues to receive the right support, care and safeguarding into adulthood.