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.

In episode 8 of Growing Minds, Kate Dixon, Young Person Specialist at the Brain Injury Group and Big Stepping Stones, is joined by Stephanie Wheen, CEO and Founder of Gympanzees. They discuss the vision behind the UK’s first fully inclusive exercise, play and leisure centre, the journey to making it a reality, and the fundraising efforts and challenges involved in bringing this groundbreaking therapy space to life. Tune in to learn how the centre—opening later this year—aims to transform opportunities for disabled children and young people across the UK.

In this episode, Georgina Davies, Rehabilitation and Partnerships Lead at Brain Injury Group, is joined by Chloe Hughes, a National Cerebral Palsy footballer for Bristol City CP. Chloe talks about her love of football, competing at National CP League level while studying for her A levels, and how she adapts her training and performance while living with cerebral palsy. They tackle the challenges and misconceptions she’s faced, highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusion in the game, celebrate her achievements, and look ahead to her ambitions for the future.

In this episode, Kate Dixon, Welfare Benefits Advisor at the Brain Injury Group, is joined by Sara Edwards, a Cerebral Palsy Specialist at Scope. Sara shares both her lived and professional experience of living with cerebral palsy and supporting individuals with the condition, as well as how Scope advocates and supports young families affected by cerebral palsy from the earliest stage of their journey. Kate and Sara also discuss the value and benefits of Scope collaborating with the Brain Injury Group and Big Stepping Stones in the coming months.

In this episode, Clare Harrison (COO, Brain Injury Group) is joined by Laxmi Patel, Partner and Head of Education at Boyes Turner. EHCP or Transition to Adulthood and SEND Provision looks at how support for young people with SEND changes as they move into adulthood. In this episode we explain what an EHCP covers, what transition planning should involve, and how families can navigate education, health, and care support during this crucial stage.

In this episode, we’re joined by the founder and CEO of The Eden Dora Trust to discuss how the charity began and its mission to support children with encephalitis and acquired brain injury (ABI).

We explore what encephalitis is, the challenges families face after diagnosis, and how the Trust provides practical, emotional, and educational support through its SPEAK mission - Support, Provision, Education, Awareness, and Knowledge.

We also touch on the need for faster diagnosis, better awareness in healthcare, and the wider impact on families, as well as the Trust’s vision for more understanding and joined-up support for every child and parent affected.