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Diana’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

Following her stroke, Diana rebuilt confidence and independence through personalised Occupational Therapy, returning to meaningful activities including gardening, baking and creativity while improving her right arm function.

Winchester
Outpatient

Adam’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

Adam sustained a severe traumatic brain injury following a road traffic collision. His rehabilitation has focused on rebuilding mobility, cognitive function and confidence, with the goal of returning to football coaching.

Winchester
Outpatient

Nigel’s Rehabilitation Story

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Following Guillain-Barré syndrome, Nigel’s determination and intensive neurological rehabilitation helped him regain strength, mobility and independence, achieving milestones including standing, walking with support and returning to everyday activities.

Laverstock
Inpatient

Aliza Rae’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Following a spinal injury, Aliza Rae’s determination and intensive rehabilitation helped her regain strength, confidence and mobility, achieving her goals of returning to school, netball and horse riding.

Bristol
Outpatient

Lucy’s Rehabilitation Story

Amputation & Polytrauma and Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury, Upper Limb Amputation

Following a traumatic brain injury and amputation after an accident, Lucy’s determination and specialist rehabilitation helped her improve prosthetic use, regain independence and work towards returning to everyday activities.

Bristol and Liss
Outpatient

Rosey’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Following a C5 spinal cord injury, Rosey’s determination and intensive rehabilitation helped her improve strength, independence and wheelchair skills, enabling her to return to education, sport and activities she loves.

Oaksey House
Outpatient

Brain Injury

Adam’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

Adam sustained a severe traumatic brain injury following a road traffic collision. His rehabilitation has focused on rebuilding mobility, cognitive function and confidence, with the goal of returning to football coaching.

Winchester
Outpatient

Lucy’s Rehabilitation Story

Amputation & Polytrauma and Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury, Upper Limb Amputation

Following a traumatic brain injury and amputation after an accident, Lucy’s determination and specialist rehabilitation helped her improve prosthetic use, regain independence and work towards returning to everyday activities.

Bristol and Liss
Outpatient

Hannah’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

Following a traumatic brain injury, Hannah’s determination and specialist rehabilitation helped her rebuild independence, manage ongoing challenges and achieve personal goals, including returning to education, sport and her equestrian passions.

Bristol and Oaksey House
Outpatient

Catrin’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Concussion/Mild TBI

Following a concussion and whiplash injury, Catrin’s specialist rehabilitation helped her manage symptoms, rebuild confidence and return to university, social activities and international windsurfing competitions.

Liss
Outpatient

Lizzie’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Following a traumatic brain injury, Lizzie’s specialist rehabilitation helped her rebuild communication, confidence and independence, returning to activities she loves including cycling, skiing, gardening and driving.

Winchester
Outpatient

Colette’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Colette’s determination and dedication to therapy helped her achieve remarkable progress following her injury. Through speech, movement and cognition rehabilitation, she rebuilt confidence and adapted to her new life.

Winchester
Outpatient
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Parkinson's

Geoff’s Rehabilitation Story

Parkinson's

Through specialist rehabilitation for Parkinson’s, Geoff improved their voice, confidence and communication. With dedicated practice, they regained independence, strengthened relationships, and feel empowered to manage their condition positively.

Winchester
Outpatient

Spinal Cord Injury

Aliza Rae’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Following a spinal injury, Aliza Rae’s determination and intensive rehabilitation helped her regain strength, confidence and mobility, achieving her goals of returning to school, netball and horse riding.

Bristol
Outpatient

Rosey’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Following a C5 spinal cord injury, Rosey’s determination and intensive rehabilitation helped her improve strength, independence and wheelchair skills, enabling her to return to education, sport and activities she loves.

Oaksey House
Outpatient

Ty’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Following a C2 spinal cord injury, Ty’s determination and specialist rehabilitation helped him regain strength, independence and confidence, returning to outdoor activities and embracing new challenges.

Oaksey House
Outpatient

Matt’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Following a C3/C4 spinal cord injury, Matt’s specialist rehabilitation helped him improve strength, balance and independence, progressing from paralysis to walking and regaining confidence in everyday activities.

Oaksey House
Inpatient

Ed’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Ed sustained a traumatic C7 AIS-D spinal cord injury, progressing through intensive rehabilitation to regain independence, walk again, and achieve remarkable physical challenges including climbing Snowdon.

Bristol
Outpatient

Jemima’s Rehabilitation Story

Spinal Cord Injury

Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury

Jemima sustained a T10 complete spinal cord injury following a serious car accident. Through intensive rehabilitation, strength training and determination, she returned to horse riding as a Para Dressage athlete.

Winchester
Outpatient

Stroke

Will’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

After a stroke changed his active lifestyle, Will undertook intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation at Hobbs. With specialist therapy, neurotechnology and determination, he achieved greater independence and returned closer to the activities he loved.

Bristol and Liss
Inpatient and Outpatient

Derek’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

After a life-changing stroke, Derek embraced intensive rehabilitation, neurotechnology and targeted training to regain independence. His determination helped him return to cycling, work, coaching rugby, and achieve remarkable physical milestones.

Liss
Outpatient

Debbie’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

After a severe stroke affected her movement, speech, dyspraxia and aphasia, Debs received intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation at Hobbs. Her determination and specialist support helped her regain independence and return home.

Liss
Inpatient

Kylie’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury, Haemorrhagic Stroke

Kylie experienced a basal ganglia haemorrhage, causing right-sided weakness and sensory difficulties. Through intensive neurological rehabilitation and upper limb therapy, she improved function, confidence and independence.

Bristol
Outpatient

Paul’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

Paul experienced a severe stroke requiring hemicraniectomy. Intensive rehabilitation helped him regain independence, improve daily activities, return home, and rebuild confidence through meaningful occupational, speech and physical therapy.

Liss
Inpatient