New: Leaflet about our work - published July 2008
CBIT Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire is a regional group of the national Charity offering support and information on acquired brain injury in children.
Who do we support?
- Children with an acquired brain injury
- Parents
- Brothers and sisters
- Other relatives
- Professionals working with children with an
acquired brain injury
How do we make a difference?
- Support groups for families across the UK
- Publications and resources for children, families
and professionals - Workshops for staff in education and health
- National conferences
- Events for families
Information pack
CBIT has put together an information pack for parents, professionals and schools about working to support a child with an acquired brain injury in the local area.
The information pack gives you access to all types of information including;
- The professionals that you are likely to come into contact with
- What to expect when your child leaves hospital
- What to expect during the first few weeks of school
- Aids and equipment your child could find useful
- Changes in behaviour that you could witness and how best to manage them
- Advice on how other family members (e.g. siblings) can manage with the change in the child
- Advice on financial support
- Recommended books for further reading
Contact us if you would like a printed copy. The printed version of the information pack has scans of national CBIT workshop and publication details at the end. See also the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) national website.
See also our new leaflet
Meetings - access to professionals not available on the NHS
At each of our meetings, you will have access to
professionals that are not normally available on a
one-to-one ongoing basis. Our support group
includes the following experts:
- Clinical Psychologist/Child neuropsychologist can provide help clarifying problems, help with problem solving strategies and advise on managing behaviour
- Paediatric Nurse
can answer any questions
or concerns you have about your child’s
medical treatment - Solicitor (specialises in acquired brain
injury)
can offer advice about whether
there is a claim for compensation that can
be pursued and how to obtain a wide range
of treatment - Occupational Therapist can advise on assessments and equipment that may be useful to you and your child
- Benefits Officer can discuss whether you are receiving all the benefits/grants/awards you are entitled to
- Headway Hospital Support Officer (if your child is approaching 16) can discuss how Headway can support you in the future
Each meeting is also attended by other parents of children with an acquired brain injury, giving you the chance to talk to people who understand you and your child.
Meetings in 2008:
- 28 October 2008 THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Meetings in 2009:
- 27 January 2009 CHANGE OF DATE FROM 28th
- 28 April 2009
- 28 July 2009
- 27 October 2009
they will be held at 7pm at Headway House, Brookfields, Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF. For further information: Tel 01223 225 255; email: angela.beric@taylorvinters.com
Social events
CBIT holds regular social events
where children with an acquired brain
injury and their families can meet
other families in the same situation.
Social events are free of charge for
your child and subsidised for all the
other family members. Events include
ten-pin bowling, coffee mornings, and
trips to the zoo. We are always
looking for new ideas, so if you have a
favourite day out, please let us know.
Our support
Support is available from families of children with acquired brain injuries and a variety of professionals including:
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Clinical psychologist child neuropsychologist - Vivian Burden - email: vivian.burden@ntlworld.com
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Parent Partnership Officer - Sharon Camilletti - email: sharon.camilletti@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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Solicitor: Angela Beric - email: angela.beric@taylorvinters.com
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Lead Counsellor Practitioner at Addenbrooke's: Janet Rand – email: janet.rand@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
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Occupational Therapy: Ann Burnett – email: annburnett@southcambspct.nhs.uk
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Benefits Officer at Directions Plus: Yvonne Herbert – email: info@directions-plus.org.uk
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Headway Hospital Support Officer: Cheryl Dias – email: cmheadwaycambs@btconnect.com
Useful links:
Contact us
For further details, a copy of the information pack (available free of charge) or links to other organisations please contact:
- Angela Beric, c/o Taylor Vinters, Merlin Place, Milton Road, Cambridge,
CB4 ODP
Tel: 01223 394986 or 01223 225255
E-mail: angela.beric@taylorvinters.com
Website: www.cbit-cambsbedsherts.org.uk
Last updated: 10 October 2008