Statistics have revealed a 25 per cent rise in brain injuries over the last eight years.

The figures from brain injury charity Headway show that last year 1376 people were admitted to hospital with acquired brain injuries (ABI’s) in Haringey. 

This week is Action for Brain Injury Week and the charity has released the numbers alongside launching a new online writing project aimed at helping raise awareness about the issue.

The project called Who Are You Now? Gives survivors of head injuries a voice, helps others better understand the impact a brain injury can have and shows the role survivors can play in their communities.

Laura Owens, communications manager at Headway East London said: “Launching this new website during Action for Brain Injury Week alongside Headway UK’s report aims to increase awareness of a growing issue in both the local area and the UK.

“The report’s figures will definitely surprise the many people who have no idea how common brain injuries are.

“Whilst medical advances thankfully mean a large number of people now survive, the reality is that many of them will need extensive ongoing support rebuilding their lives."

More information about Headway and the work they do can be found here