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BBC radio interview

Monday vibes ! I was interviewed by the @nakedscientists from @cambridgeuniversity and this is my podcast on bbc radio. I’m 48.29mins in if you would like to...

Monday vibes ! I was interviewed by the @nakedscientists from @cambridgeuniversi...

•5 years ago

Another press release

https://www.guidantglobal.com/insight/guidant-global-recruiting-disabled-talent-in-partnership-with-ridi-and-bristol-city-council

https://www.guidantglobal.com/insight/guidant-global-recruiting-disabled-talent-...

•5 years ago

Testing the water. And the air...

So, following on from Walk With The Baron and in direct response to a frustrating lack of press interest and therefore less awareness raising, the next level...

So, following on from Walk With The Baron and in direct response to a frustratin...

•5 years ago

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Botox!!

Hi everyone, I had a Botox injection into my right arm just over a week ago it was to help me get my wrist straighter, this has worked however, I’ve lost the...

Hi everyone, I had a Botox injection into my right arm just over a week ago it w...

•5 years ago

It’s Xmas but I’m tired.

Good morning Saturday! It’s 10 sleeps till Xmas so not long. I absolutely love the joy this time of year brings, family and friends gatherings and just a...

Good morning Saturday! It’s 10 sleeps till Xmas so not long. I absolutely love t...

•5 years ago

Sensory Overload

https://youtu.be/9im0YI7jf4A

https://youtu.be/9im0YI7jf4A

•5 years ago

Discharge after Sub-Dural bleed

Hi Just seeking advice as my brother recently diagnosed sub-acute dural bleed. Has had CT scan, has evidence of old bleeds as well as a recent one. On blood...

Hi Just seeking advice as my brother recently diagnosed sub-acute dural bleed. ...

•5 years ago

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Anyone else get seriously competitive

I’ve noticed one woman at BI group I go to absolutely HATES even the thought of losing at anything. She is one of nicest women gets on with everyone has a go...

I’ve noticed one woman at BI group I go to absolutely HATES even the thought of ...

•5 years ago

Consultant appointment

Back from appointment and a wee bit happier. The beast is 28mm with 17coils placed and in a bad place —-brain stem . It’s now pressing on a nerve which is...

Back from appointment and a wee bit happier. The beast is 28mm with 17coils plac...

•5 years ago

Is independent wheelchair Globetrotting safe, especially after sustain brain injuries? Hell yeah, read “Headfirst Thrills on Wheels”

My novella, “Headfirst Thrills on Wheels”, is finally published. Available on Amazon Kindle £3.99. Paperback not yet available on Amazon but available on...

My novella, “Headfirst Thrills on Wheels”, is finally published. Available on Am...

•5 years ago

Positive brain illness recovery stories needed!

Hi all, As you know, there is a plethora of excellent memoirs out there detailing the long road to recovery, one must take to heal thyself. Speaking from my...

Hi all, As you know, there is a plethora of excellent memoirs out there detailin...

•5 years ago

Feeling low . Partner is 9 wks post hypoxic injury.

Hi It’s been a rough ride . He’s 9 weeks post injury and his body is getting weaker and weaker from antibiotics for chest, high blood pressure, seizures meds,...

Hi It’s been a rough ride . He’s 9 weeks post injury and his body is getting we...

•5 years ago

One of the two most depressing days

My birthday is normally a depressive day for me as my mum never contacts me (normally I don't care but on the day she gave birth I kinda do) but she buys me a...

My birthday is normally a depressive day for me as my mum never contacts me (nor...

•5 years ago

Nomination Film That Made Me Well Up

Here it is, courtesy of Headway, with a little help from a few others... https://youtu.be/8IP7MCShNpE

Here it is, courtesy of Headway, with a little help from a few others... https:...

•5 years ago

Brain injury card

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any members have applied for one and if so have they found them useful? I ask because as you all know you appear 'normal'...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any members have applied for one and if so...

•5 years ago

4,5 month after hypoxic Brain Injury help needed

Hi all of you As i already wrote my brother (42) Had cardiac arrest on july 25. He was in coma 19 days. Minimala concesness after. Niw better but not even...

Hi all of you As i already wrote my brother (42) Had cardiac arrest on july 25. ...

•5 years ago

Work and changing jobs

Sam's TBI occurred in January this year. Amazingly he returned to work at the beginning of April and went full time after only 2-3 months. He's doing really...

Sam's TBI occurred in January this year. Amazingly he returned to work at the b...

•5 years ago

Merry Xmas but I’m tired 💤

Hope you get a chance to read this new December blog, please click on the link below: If you like the content in these posts then it would be great for you...

Hope you get a chance to read this new December blog, please click on the link b...

•5 years ago

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Executive Function disorder after a brain tumour

Hi, I am new to this forum but have been a carer for my husband who has ABI through a brain tumour. It has turned our lives upside down and have not had much...

Hi, I am new to this forum but have been a carer for my husband who has ABI thro...

•5 years ago

Help

Well tomorrow I go for a angiogram, my consultant says he has to see what’s going on. My story so far is I had aneurysm found in 2012 and stents and coils...

Well tomorrow I go for a angiogram, my consultant says he has to see what’s goin...

•5 years ago

In today's Guardian - Survivor's accounts on post-abi and the DWP!

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/dec/09/life-after-brain-damage-the-survivors-story

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/dec/09/life-after-brain-damage-the-survi...

•5 years ago

I totally forgot about these guys but they are doing fine without me

Im so glad these guys can survive on their and I dont really need to give them much attention I did wonder how long it would take me before I forgot I brought...

Im so glad these guys can survive on their and I dont really need to give them m...

•5 years ago

What now?

My eldest son was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and consequently had a stroke. He’s due home soon and I will be his main carer. My question is; I...

My eldest son was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and consequently had...

•5 years ago

New day new life

Sunday vibes! Set your goals, be happy, if not then change something, it’s your life and you should enjoy every moment. Use this Sunday to sit back and...

Sunday vibes! Set your goals, be happy, if not then change something, it’s your ...

•5 years ago

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What a day! Thank you to Headway

Fabulous day on Friday at The Dorchester. Met some wonderful, inspiring folk and thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. Finished off, to my astonishment, by...

Fabulous day on Friday at The Dorchester. Met some wonderful, inspiring folk and...

•5 years ago

For £&@& Sake

I have too share this . I was in the local shop this morning to get a envelope, I wasn’t excatly sure on the size , but bigger than regular ones . I am at the...

I have too share this . I was in the local shop this morning to get a envelope, ...

•5 years ago

Meds reminder

Just a quick reminder to all please check your meds and get them ordered this week if you need any. This should see you through Christmas and New Year....

Just a quick reminder to all please check your meds and get them ordered this we...

•5 years ago

Reviews please

Good morning Saturday! I would like to thank you if you have bought ROOM 23 but I would really appreciate it if you could put up a review on Amazon or wherever...

Good morning Saturday! I would like to thank you if you have bought ROOM 23 but ...

•5 years ago

PIP assessment

I just had my assessment and the assessor seemed alright. I remember some “doctors” that saw me from the DLA assessments seemed quite cold. Anyhow, this...

I just had my assessment and the assessor seemed alright. I remember some “docto...

•5 years ago

Room 23 Book

https://jriddell.org/2018/12/06/room-23-surviving-a-brain-hemorrhage/ Room 23 is the true story of Kavita Basi. An English lady in the prime of life, healthy...

https://jriddell.org/2018/12/06/room-23-surviving-a-brain-hemorrhage/ Room 23 is...

•5 years ago

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