Follow us: hu Improving life after brain injury Need to talk? 0808 800 2244 Donate Home About brain injury Individuals Hospital treatment and... Hospital treatment and early recovery after brain injury The time immediately after the injury is bound to be full of worry and uncertainty for everyone concerned. It is very important that you receive as much support and information as possible and you can ask the nurses and consultants any questions that you have. However, they are often very busy and may not have as much time to talk to you as you would like. If you have concerns about this, ask at reception to speak to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) which is an independent source of advice and support. You will probably want definite answers in the early stages, which the medical staff often can’t provide. Rest assured that if this is the case, you are not being deliberately kept in the dark. If the injury is very severe then stabilising and managing your relative’s condition will be the main priority. The long-term difficulties will only become apparent at a later stage, such as when rehabilitation starts, or even when they return home. Information and knowledge about brain injury and hospital systems can help you to cope with the situation and maintain a sense of control. This section gives you more information about the hospital and early recovery stage, so explore the links below to find out more: At the hospital after brain injury Information and top tips on the early hospital stages after brain injury, from admission and neurosurgery to the general hospital ward. Find out more Early rehabilitation after brain injury Find out about the early rehabilitation that can be expected after brain injury, including physical abilities, memory, concentration and fatigue. Find out more Discharge from hospital after brain injury Find out about the process of discharge after brain injury, and the steps you can take to ensure you get the right support in the future. Find out more Headway Acute Trauma Support Headway Acute Trauma Support (HATS) nurses provide vital assistance and support to families whose loved ones are in hospital following a brain injury. Find out more In your area Find brain injury support in your area by searching our directory of local Headway groups and branches, specialist solicitors, approved care providers and charity shops. Find out more Helpline The Headway helpline is a free, confidential service available to anyone with a question about brain injury - from survivors and carers to students and professionals. Find out more Headway Emergency Fund The Emergency Fund provides grants of up to £500 in the immediate aftermath of brain injury. Find out more Effects of brain injury Find out about some of the main difficulties that arise after brain injury, together with some suggestions as to how to deal with them. Find out more Rehabilitation and continuing care Find out more How to support a family dealing with brain injury Sometimes even small acts of kindness and support can make a big difference, and this section shares some of the things you can do to help. Find out more I'm calling about Chris A website to help you connect, share, and update those who care. Find out more The information in this section is adapted from the Headway booklet Hospital treatment and early recovery after brain injury by Dr Chris Maimaris and Esme Worthington. Related resources Hospital treatment and early recovery after brain injury Scans and tests after brain injury Brain injury and me Stories of life after brain injury Supporting you Find out how Headway can help Effects of brain injury Find out more Friends of Headway Individual membership Join/Renew Contact Us t: 0115 924 0800 e: enquiries@headway.org.uk Help us improve life after brain injury. Donate Improving life after brain injury 0808 800 2244 Call our free helpline 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Or email helpline@headway.org.uk Join our online Community 27k Likes 25k Followers 3k Subscribers Privacy policy Cookies Terms & Conditions Accessibility Contact Us Resource centre Find a Headway Approved care providers Charity shops Fundraising comments, feedback and complaints Vacancies Join our mailing list Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (Charity no. SC 039992). Headway is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 2346893. © Copyright Headway 2021 - Site designed and developed by MEDIAmaker By clicking 'Accept All Cookies’ you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. This will help us to offer the best possible experience and develop more of the information you need. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings