A new piece from ITV News looks at Traumatic Brain Injury in veterans and how the often-misunderstood condition can go years without being diagnosed. Watch the story here.

Latest news and updates from the Headway Charity which represents the patient involvement and engagement aspects of the STOP-D study.

• Helpline: 0808 800 2244
• Email: helpline@headway.org.uk

Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services, including:

• a freephone helpline (0808 800 2244, helpline@headway.org.uk)
• a comprehensive award-winning website containing information and factsheets on all aspects of brain injury (www.headway.org.uk);
• an award-winning range of booklets and publications designed to help people understand and cope with the effects of brain injury;
• an emergency fund to assist people dealing with the financial implications in the immediate aftermath of a brain injury;
• a Brain Injury Identity Card to help in everyday situations and if you come into contact with the criminal justice system;
• a directory of approved residential homes, rehabilitation units and respite facilities specialising in ABI.

The charity also lobbies for better support and resources to be made available to people affected by brain injury and works to raise awareness of brain injury and the devastating effects it can have.

The BBC have just published an article about the study, looking at real experiences of traumatic brain injuries and the impact this study could have on quality of life. Check it out here.