CBIT Mary Blower

29/10/2026

🎄✨ We're excited to invite our South West families to a FREE festive visit to We The Curious Science Centre and Planetarium in Bristol! 🚀🌟

Whether you're fascinated by space, enjoy interactive exhibits, or simply want to spend time with other CBIT families, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come along for a day of discovery, connection, and festive fun, including an amazing planetarium experience.

28/10/2026

☕💜 Café Neuro is back! 💜☕

Join us for a relaxed online coffee and catch-up for parents and carers. We're delighted to welcome Penny Weekes, who will be sharing insights into how outdoor activities can support recovery following acquired brain injury.

27/10/2026

🌟 What a fantastic South West Glow Bowl event! 🌟

It was a pleasure to welcome twelve fantastic families for an afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of glow-in-the-dark fun.

Events like these are about so much more than bowling. They create opportunities for families to meet others on similar journeys, share experiences, exchange helpful advice, and build meaningful connections. It was lovely to see new conversations begin and friendships start to grow.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. Seeing families come together, support one another, and enjoy special moments reminds us exactly why this work is so important.

22/10/2026

20/10/2026

✨ WELCOME TO GLOWEEK 2026! ✨

We’re glowing! 🌟 Today marks the start of GloWeek, a whole week dedicated to helping children, families, schools and communities think about road safety, visibility and protecting young brains.

As the mornings and evenings get darker, we want to get everyone talking about the small choices that can help children be more visible when they’re out and about. 💛

Throughout the week, Albie, Mush and the Glow Monsters will be joining us with activities, challenges and simple road safety reminders.

Today, start with one conversation:
💬 “What can we do to help make sure we’re seen when it’s dark?”

Whether you’re taking part at home, at school, at work or in your community, we’d love to see how you’re getting involved. And if you haven’t joined in yet, there’s still plenty of time!

Find out more, explore GloWeek resources and discover ways to get involved:
👉 childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/gloweek

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Hi, we’re the Child Brain Injury Trust. We’re here to guide, support, and empower children with acquired brain injuries and their families. With compassion, integrity, and innovation, we help families navigate the challenges of acquired brain injury so that every child can thrive and every family feels supported. 🌐 childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

19/10/2026

🌟 Next week is GloWeek! Let's get creative and GLOW! 🌟

Looking for a fun way to get little ones involved in GloWeek (19–25 October)? Albie, Mush and the Glow Monsters have just the thing! 💜

Our FREE GloWeek Activity Guide is packed with colourful challenges, puzzles and activities to help children explore road safety in a fun and engaging way.

From designing their very own GloGear and becoming a Glow Detective to making a special Glow Pledge and earning their official Glow Certificate, there's plenty to keep little hands busy and curious minds learning! ✨

🏡 Perfect for home
🏫 Great for schools and classrooms
💜 Free for everyone!

And remember, road safety isn't just for GloWeek! Our activity guide and other resources will remain available throughout autumn and winter, helping families keep those important conversations going as the darker days continue.

👉 Download your FREE copy and discover even more GloWeek fun:
https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/gloweek/

Let's learn, create and glow together!

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Hi, we’re the Child Brain Injury Trust. We’re here to guide, support, and empower children with acquired brain injuries and their families. With compassion, integrity, and innovation, we help families navigate the challenges of acquired brain injury so that every child can thrive and every family feels supported. 🌐 childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

16/10/2026

☕ Ready, steady... brew!

Café Neuro is back next week and we'd love you to join us.

Bring your favourite drink, a biscuit (optional but encouraged!), and enjoy some time connecting with other parents and carers who understand the journey.

13/10/2026

💛 Are you receiving all the financial support your child may be entitled to? Join our FREE webinar!

When your child has an acquired brain injury, there can be a lot to navigate. Understanding what financial support your family may be entitled to shouldn’t add to that pressure.

That’s why we’re joining with Chase de Vere to offer a free, practical webinar for parents, carers and families affected by childhood acquired brain injury.

Led by Adam Booth, Welfare Benefits Adviser at Chase de Vere, the 45-minute session will help you understand some of the financial support that may be available, including:

💛 Welfare benefits your child may be entitled to
💛 How disability benefit entitlement can affect other benefits
💛 Potential increases to Universal Credit
💛 Other financial support and concessions available to families
💛 Areas of entitlement that can sometimes be overlooked

There’ll also be time to ask Adam your own questions, helping you better understand the support that may be relevant to your family.

Whether you’re already receiving financial support or you’re simply unsure what might be available, we hope this session helps you feel a little more informed and confident about where to start.

🔗 Learn more and book your free place: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/events/free-webinar-are-you-receiving-all-the-financial-support-your-child-may-be-entitled-to

Please note: this webinar is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Individual circumstances vary, and specific advice should be sought where appropriate.

09/10/2026

We are excited to invite you to our Seriously Fun Family Day! 😊🎉

This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time together, connect with other CBIT families, and enjoy a day filled with fun, creativity, learning, and community. Whether you are new to CBIT or have been with us for some time, we would love for you to join us.

When and where will it take place?
• Saturday 21st November
• 10am – 2pm
• Via Zoom link

What can you look forward to?
• Your very own Seriously Fun Box, packed with everything you will need to take part on the day – plus a few extra surprises!
• A range of fun and interactive live online activities running between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Dip in and out as you wish and enjoy the day at a pace that suits your family.
• The chance to meet and connect with other CBIT families from the comfort and safety of your own home (whether you have your camera on or off)
• Dedicated family time to take part in recreational and therapeutic activities together.
• Opportunities to learn new skills, try something different, and get as creative as you would like! 😊

Who can attend?
Registration is quick and easy. Families can take part if:
• A child or young person with an ABI is aged 0–17 years.
• At least one family member is aged 6–17 years.

If you would like any support to help you join us, please contact your local ABI Coordinator. We are always happy to help wherever we can.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a fun-filled and memorable day. We cannot wait to welcome you and your family!

Warm wishes, The CBIT Team 💙

09/10/2026

We already love having fun with our Penguins year round on the athletics track, in the pool and on the trampoline. And now? We can't wait to get into the festive spirit together with the return of our amazing Christmas Silent Disco!

Join us on Saturday 12th December 2026 at Roundswell Community Primary Academy for a raffle, fun activities, refreshments and great music for a BIG Penguin Boogie 🐧🥳
Everyone is welcome to join in on the Christmas fun. This event is fully accessible for children with a physical disability or SEN/additional needs with wheelchair access, a breakout sensory room, fully accessible changing and plenty of parking.

Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a fantastic way to raise funds for The Penguin Sports Foundation and we can't wait to see you all there to celebrate the Christmas Season 💙.

You can buy tickets through the QR Code or using this link
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thepenguinsportsfoundation/2444899