Serious Cognitive Brain Injury Charity Launch Adventure ABI & Occupational Rehab

A ground-breaking rehabilitation centre for people with Traumatic Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is to open in the Autumn after fundraiserspassed the million-pound mark

KESWICK, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2019 / Calvert Reconnections, run by The Lake District Calvert Trust, are set to be the UK's first intensive serious acquired brain injury and occupational rehab centre that combines traditional multi-disciplinary clinical therapies with adventure physical activity outdoors.

Every year in the UK, over 300,000 people suffer life-changing brain injuries. They face a long and difficult road to recovery, often with limited support. The Lake District Calvert Trust (LDCT) has challenged disability through outdoor adventure for over 40 years.

For more information go to https://www.calvertreconnections.org.uk/serious-brain-injury-cognitive-occupational-therapy/

Working with leading clinicians and academics, the new rehab centre will provide a ground-breaking, world-class rehabilitation programme tailored to support individuals in their recovery.

In recent years, LDCT has seen a growing demand for support and rehabilitation following an ABI. Long-standing views held that improvements were unlikely after six months, however recent research suggests that the brain is capable of far more improvement than previously understood. The research highlights the opportunity for a new holistic approach to rehabilitation, encompassing physical exercise, experiential learning, and support in developing a new self-concept after a life-changing injury.

Working with leading clinicians and academics including Professor Mike Barnes, Heather Batey, Director of Reach and leading ABI QC Bill Braithwaite, LDCT is developing a new approach to brain injury rehabilitation. The focus is on 'learning through doing' in the outdoors, supported by a multi-disciplinary team in a purpose-built residential centre. It will marry the latest thinking in neurology with LDCT's expertise in accessible, life-changing outdoor challenges. This innovative Rehabilitation Centre will help people with ABI reach their full potential for recovery, not only improving their physical and psychological well-being but also increasing their self-confidence and independence.

Fundraising began back in 2016 with the hugely popular 'Go Herdwick' sheep sculpture trail that delighted tens of thousands of locals and visitors over that Summer. The resulting charity auction kick-started the fundraising process to the tune of £225,000! Additional funding has since been secured from 17 trusts and foundations nationwide as well as individual donations from generous members of the public.