Below is a list of information on different topics. To view the information, simply click on the topic you would like to read more about. You can also download each topic as an information sheet.

Disclaimer: Brí has provided the below information and links in the hope that it will provide you with useful and accurate information.

The links provided are provided "as is" and this organisation accept no responsibility as to the content or suitability of the information contained on these websites.

Information on brain injury:

• What is a brain injury?
• Brain injury  - The facts
• Differences between brain injuries
• Brain injury in childhood and adolescence 

Handouts from past support groups:

• Becoming self confident, how we can feel good about ourselves after  brain injury
• Being positively "mindful" – how "positive psychology" can give a helpful boost
• Depression
• Headaches…Different types, different solutions
• Putting positive psychology into action
• Stress..cutting, coping, conquering
• Talking about brain injury – explaining ourselves?
• Get motivated
• Planning to be busy, not bored!

Information on services & organisations:

• Other brain injury organisations
• Rehabilitation organisations
• Independent living & respite organisations
• Training and employment organisations for people with disabilities

Help & Assistance on accessing:

• Benefits & entitlements
  
• Housing/Assisted living/Nursing homes
• Education
• Dealing with professionals such as solicitors, Healthcare

The National Advocacy Service can help you assert your views and claim your entitlements and where necessary represent and negotiate on your behalf.

Click here to read more and contact the National Advocacy Service

Information for carers and family:

• What we do for carers & family
  
• Looking after yourself
• Carers organisations 
• A carer and family guide – coping with brain injury (Published by Headway)
• Carers training program (Provided by Acquired Brain Injury Ireland)

Other information:

• Benefits and entitlements for people with disabilities and carers
  
• Driving tests for people with disabilities
• Organisations that provide books on brain injury
  
• Assistive technology for people with brain injuries
• Epilepsy information