Moor Green Brain Injury Service

12/10/2026

5 things I wish people knew about brain injuries and strokes.

This is written by Jayden who is currently a client at Moor Green outpatient neurological rehabilitation

~ Emotions and Wellbeing

We may experience emotions a little bit differently post brain injury for some everything may be amplified both good and bad and for some they may experience weakened emotional responses but that doesn’t mean they're a blank slate.

~ Relationships and Friendships

These may change significantly due to the textbook side effects to recovery from brain injury

However, that doesn’t mean they can’t be mended. The person recovering may withdraw but keep an open line of communication and care that may lessen a full withdrawal and may maintain trust

~ Community

This may include re-experiencing life with the person with the injury

Examples include

-going to prayer locations with them if religious

-teaching them not to fear outside and how to handle new things that might be quite scary to them now

~ Work and/or Education

-allow the person impacted to recover to stable enough to go back into it

-re teach them things they may have forgotten and people they may have forgotten

-don’t push for a return before they are ready

Even the small victories deserve celebration...

What may be considered small can be the biggest things within recovery. Focus more on the small details as much as the bigger ones. Putting faces to names, remembering moments, taking steps unaided and taking part within their recovery is massive.

Here is some more information

Follow the links with each topic to see a extended discussion of each. These things took me years to learn. Actually, people knew them, but nobody thought to tell me. And the people who knew them, …

21/09/2026

6 Speech Tips for Neurological Recovery

Written by Jayden who is currently undergoing neuro rehabilitation in moor green/ Moseley Hall.

1. Gentle non pushing communication styles, such as small basic questions, maintain light heartedness throughout conversation.

2. Not forcing early speech, work at the client’s own speed.

3. Listening without judgement no laughing at any stutter, stammer or mistakes.

4. Let them watch along and listen to things that they personally enjoy.

5. Speak a little clearer enough for them to process the words.

6. Giving them time to answer and not expecting an immediate reply.

Here are some videos explaining things in more detail
https://youtu.be/ueVszv42Wqs?si=7XmGbrakvcRlZ44U [Stroke]
https://youtu.be/T-naaNse0_Y?si=-7kg4WjYo-gZda6U
[TBI]

07/09/2026

A MASSIVE THANKYOU TO ALL THE CLIENTS AND STAFF WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE OF GREASE!!!

A performance that was well deserved of the original!

Here are some photos of the event!!!

The event included some Grease themed fun and games, a buffet fit for a king! and a Grease performance by the clients and staff at Moor Green

Photos taken by a current client.

If you have any photos or videos of the event, please feel free to share them with us and we can share them with us so we can post them.

FINALLY A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE EVENT POSSIBLE!!!

26/08/2026

Hello!

I'm Ajay and I've recently been a guest on a podcast talking about my experiences after suffering from a brain injury. The podcast was done through Headway where I have been going for years now but Moor Green played a big part in my recovery journey as well. I was at Moor Green for about 8 months and the programme helped me as well.

Hope you enjoy listening to it if you choose to.

Voices of Recovery Podcast · Episode

14/08/2026

Hi all, from time to time it would be handy to give the arms a little workout (see what I did there). Check out this clip and the channel.

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07/08/2026

Written by Gareth.

HEY!!!

This is Charlotte, Jo Wakelin’s daughter! Charlotte recently did a fun run round Sutton Park. Jo recently underwent rehab at Moor Green.

Charlotte and Jo aren’t letting anything stand in their way-and the Moor Green family will be supporting them all the way!

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF CHARLOTTE AND JO, IF YOU CAN SPONSOR THEM THE LINK IS BELOW!!!!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/charlottelouisewakelin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Proceeds go towards Moor Green and the fantastic work that they continue to do!!

07/08/2026

Written by Abdul

Hi all, hot off the press is the summer edition of the Moor Green Magazine. This edition of Moor Green Magazine is a celebration of resilience, friendship and the remarkable ways people rebuild their lives after life-changing events. Your readership and comments are greatly appreciated.

This edition of Moor Green Magazine is a celebration of resilience, friendship and the remarkable ways people rebuild their lives after life-changing events. The stories touch on experiences many of u

06/08/2026

MOOR GREEN SUMMER EVENT!!!

The theme is Grease, the movie.
We’d love to see you there in fancy dress inspired by the movie or the1950’s era. It’s totally optional, anything goes (keep it family friendly!).

It take’s place at Moor Green on:
Wednesday 19th August from 10:30am – 2:30pm.

It's open to current/former clients and their guests. Please contact Moor Green to confirm your attendance on 0121 466 6070 (please inform us if you have any dietary requirements)

31/07/2026

This week Gareth Cottrell who is undergoing rehabilitation at Moor Green interviewed Occupational therapy technical instructor Eaton Elleston!

What are your hobbies outside Moor Green?
I like to challenge myself with woodworking, taking scraps of wood and repurposing it into something new and useful.

What is your role at Moor Green?
I’ve been in my current role since 2022, before that I was a healthcare assistant and before that I was an apprentice Carpenter, so this role allows me to show case what I’ve learned! No matter when you left school you never stop learning!!!

What activities do you like to do?
I like to do Thai Chi, I get immense pleasure out of seeing others succeed!!! These activities are adapted for those who might have limited mobility.

What can we expect from Moor Green?
Moor Green is confidence building, you will challenge yourself, they will always treat you as a HUMAN!!

What do you recommend to aid recovery?
I would say practice everything and practice again whether you’re at home or away, it will make a difference to your recovery.

Is there anything coming up at Moor Green:
Yes, we do!!!! Currently we are organising a version of Grease the Musical themed summer event (KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR MORE INFO!) after this we will be organising our Christmas Fayre.

Are there any secrets that you would like to share…not that if you tell me it’ll secret?!
Well, when I first started here the staff and clients here made me feel at home!!

11/06/2026

We need you! 🚗

Make a meaningful impact by providing friendly door-to-door transportation for service users that have appointments at Moseley Hall Hospital.

Some of our service users need transportation and we are looking for a volunteer who can fulfil the role of a driver.

Please click on the link for details and how to apply. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Make meaningful impact by providing friendly door-to-door transportation for service users that have appointments at Moseley Hall Hospital.