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.

A trial has started at Sheffield Crown Court against two men, Bawan Harwe, 28, and Sharam Muhamadi, 21, accused of grooming and sexually abusing seven girls in Doncaster. Prosector Claire Holmes said that all seven of the girls were given money and drugs and were intimidated into doing what the men wanted.

The recent ITV drama Believe Me has sparked important conversations across the UK about sexual assault, focusing on the psychological impact of survivors not being believed after reporting abuse.

Law firm Switalskis has appointed Jonathan Hyldon as head of commercial property (Lincolnshire) as it continues to invest in senior leadership to support the expansion of its South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire commercial property offering.

Following the successful launch of our community-based advice clinics across West Yorkshire, Switalskis child care team is pleased to announce a new series of drop-in sessions at Halifax Women’s Centre.