Brain Injury Matters

Brain Injury Matters

Suite 5c Stirling House
Castlereagh Business Park
Belfast
BT5 6BQ
United Kingdom

Opening Hours

9am to 5pm

Brain Injury Matters (NI) is an independent regional Charity established in 2013 to support, promote and empower those living with acquired brain injury (ABI).

To serve those living with ABI, which is commonly defined as an invisible disability, we deliver a range of bespoke therapeutic services at home and in community settings led by a diverse team of clinicians and specialist staff.  Our staff team comprises of clinicians with expertise in acquired brain injury including physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, social work, neuro psychology, counselling, play and creative therapies. 

We offer a range of programmes as follows:

Children and Youth Services;

The Family First programme which supports the needs of families for children 0-12 and offers home and community based or online therapeutic services.

The Youth Matters Programme which offers one-to-one services and activities to young people (13 – 18 years).  The Programme helps young people to achieve self-identified goals including, age appropriate independence, social and educational engagement, and psychological adjustment post-ABI and improve overall well-being.

The Peer mentoring programme which educates and supports young adults with ABI to become mentors to a group of 13-18 year olds with ABI. The peer mentoring scheme will be delivered in the Southern Trust Area in partnership with Southern Trust Community Brain Injury

Adults Services

The Wellbeing service offers long term rehabilitation through an arts and creative activity programme three days per week to 45 participants to support their psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing. 

The Sports Programme includes the pedal power adapted cycling programme and tailored physical activity .To complement this service we also provide a range of physical activities including yoga, Pilates, walking football and Boccia.

The Counselling Service both in house and telephone/online counselling service.

We deliver our services in collaboration with and to complement other providers within the sector including the community brain injury teams and voluntary sector partners including Cedar Foundation, Headway and the Child Brain injury Trust.

Brain Injury Matters's Services

Brain Injury Matters's Content

Event
Online / Virtual

Brain Injury Matters

Join us for an information session about exploring the world's most famous desert. This charity challenge takes you on a four-day trek across the ever-changing landscape of one of the world's largest deserts!
Dates:
27 July 2021
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser Outdoor Activity

Brain Injury Matters

Abseil 100ft down Belfast Castle for some festive fun and help support children, adults and their families affected by Acquired Brain Injury
Dates:
13 December 2020
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser Outdoor Activity

Brain Injury Matters

Abseil down Belfast Castle for this extraordinary charity fundraiser for Brain Injury Matters *Our Twilight Abseil is now sold out but there are still spaces available for our Christmas Abseil!*
Dates:
05 November 2020
Belfast
Event
Launch Seminar

Brain Injury Matters

Are you an avid hiker and up for a challenge? Why not come along to our information evening about our Sahara Desert Trek on Thursday 30th January to hear more.
Dates:
30 January 2020
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser

Brain Injury Matters

Our annual street collection takes place on Friday 20th December in Belfast City Centre. We need your help to make this event a success!
Dates:
20 December 2018
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser

Brain Injury Matters

Come join us for an evening of Christmas carols performed by The Big Belfast Choir. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear."
Dates:
05 December 2018
Belfast

More Information

Type of Organisation

VCSE

Company Number

35853

NI Charity Number

NI103691

Team

  • Treasa Rice