A brain injury can change a life quickly. You may be struggling with symptoms, work, relationships or everyday tasks. Families are often affected too.

Action for Brain Injury Week 2026 highlights the hidden impact isolation and loneliness can have on brain injury survivors and their families. At Switalskis, we see every day how brain injury can affect far more than physical health - impacting confidence, relationships, work and everyday life.

Rehabilitation is often a major part of recovery after a brain injury. Recovery can take weeks, months or years. Some people continue to need support for the rest of their lives.

A serious head injury can affect every part of life. You may be coping with pain, confusion, memory problems or major changes to daily life. Families are often affected too.

At Switalskis, we support individuals and families affected by brain injury in many different ways. Some injuries occur at birth, others later in life through accidents, illness or stroke. While every situation is different, the long-term impact is something many people share.

E-bikes have transformed how people move around Leeds, particularly for delivery riders working long hours in the city centre. But a recent rise in serious and fatal e-bike accidents, alongside growing reports of dangerous riding in pedestrian zones, has raised significant concerns for public safety.

Each year, as the clocks go back and the nights draw in, road safety experts warn that November is the most dangerous month on UK roads. The combination of darker evenings, poor weather, and increased traffic all contribute to a spike in serious accidents involving drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

When a child suffers a brain injury, most discussions naturally focus on the timing of delivery, imaging results, or potential delays in diagnosis. Yet behind many of these cases lies a quieter, often overlooked factor: nutrition.