CBIT Mary Blower

04/08/2026

☕💙 You're Invited to August Café Neuro! 💙☕

Looking for a friendly space to connect with other parents and carers?

Join us on Wednesday 19th August from 9am-10.30am for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connection.

🌟 Share experiences
🌟 Get support and advice
🌟 Meet families who understand
🌟 Chat about the topics that matter to you

💙 We can't wait to welcome you!

03/08/2026

💙 Everyday situations can be overwhelming for a young person with an acquired brain injury. This card helps explain hidden difficulties, encouraging patience, understanding, and support when it's needed most.

🧸 Hi, it’s me, Albie!

I know that for young people (and teddies!) living with an acquired brain injury, even small challenges can feel big. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about our Brain Injury Info Card! 💳

This little card might be small, but it’s mighty. It’s the perfect size to tuck in your pocket or wallet, and it’s here to help young people aged 11-18 living with ABI feel more confident in tricky situations. 💙

🔹 How it helps:
This special card explains the often hidden effects of brain injuries: things like finding it hard to process information, remembering things, or keeping steady on your feet. Whether you’re at a train station, in class, or even talking to the police, this card can help others understand what you’re going through and remind them to be patient, kind, and supportive.

💌 How to get one:
Families can ask for a Brain Injury Info Card by emailing [email protected]. It’s completely free because we want every young person to have the support they deserve. 👉 Visit our website to find out more: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/brain-injury-information-card/

💬 Know someone who might need this?
Please share this post and help me spread the word! Together, we can make every day a little easier. 💙

27/07/2026

📣 A Reminder About Café Neuro! ☕

We're looking forward to welcoming parents and carers to our upcoming Café Neuro on Friday 31st July 10.30am-12pm.

This is a relaxed opportunity to meet with other families, share experiences, ask questions, and discuss topics that matter to you.

💙 We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there!

24/07/2026

💙 I'm so excited to share that our virtual CBIT Camp in the Cloud family event is returning this autumn!

Last year's event brought so much fun, laughter, and connection for our families, and we can't wait to do it all again. Have a read of the post below to find out more and see how to sign up. ⬇️✨

We’re so excited to be partnering with the incredible team at Over The Wall Camp to bring back our virtual CBIT Camp in the Cloud family event this autumn: a special day filled with magic, mischief, connection, community, and fun. 💙

Last year’s event showed just how powerful shared experiences can be for families affected by childhood acquired brain injury. Together, we created moments of joy, confidence, belonging, and togetherness, helping families feel supported, included, and less alone.

As Sharon, our Community Inclusion & Virtual Support Manager, shared:
“There were real moments of wholehearted joy that were not only fun, but moments that supported confidence, belonging and inclusion, independence, and hope.”

And from Meg Southerton at Over The Wall:
“CBIT Family Camp in the Cloud 2025 was more than a day of fun activities; it was a joyful space of play, enriched with a wholesome sense of community that truly felt to have made a difference for families.”

But the most important voices are our families themselves:

☀️ “You brought sunshine into our home.”
💙 “Our son felt included and that gave him confidence to try new things.”
🎨 “Seeing my son choose to interact with the group and try face paint for the first time made us so happy.”
⭐ “Encouraging my eldest child to be more independent.”

Please note: Camp in the Cloud is open to families who are currently, or have previously been, supported by the Child Brain Injury Trust and have a child aged 6–17 with an acquired brain injury.

We can’t wait to do it all again this autumn. Find out more and book your place here: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/events/camp-in-the-cloud-2026/

20/07/2026

14/07/2026

📣 Join Us at Café Neuro! ☕🧠
We're looking forward to welcoming parents and carers to our upcoming Café Neuro.
To help make the discussion as useful and relevant as possible, I'd love to hear from you beforehand. If you have any questions, concerns, or topics you'd like us to explore, please send them to me in advance. All submissions will remain completely anonymous.
This is a great opportunity to ensure the session focuses on the issues that matter most to you and your family.
📧 If you would like the discussion topics and questions shared before the session, please let me know and I can send them out via email ahead of time.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing you at Café Neuro! 💙

13/07/2026

🌟 Lumi Nova is Available in Devon & Gloucestershire 🌟

Did you know that Lumi Nova, the award-winning therapeutic app designed to support children and young people with anxiety, is now available across Devon and Gloucestershire?

Lumi Nova uses fun, interactive adventures based on proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help children build confidence, manage worries, and develop resilience in a safe and engaging way.

✅ Free for eligible families
✅ Designed for children aged 7–12 experiencing anxiety or worries
✅ Accessible from home on a smartphone or tablet
✅ Backed by evidence and recommended by healthcare professionals

Summer is a great time to recharge, but the break from routine can sometimes bring about fears and worries for some children and young people. The feeling of change, going back to school or being away from friends and missing out, can bring a wave of different worries and difficulties.

Why not try Lumi Nova this summer? 😎

It turns screen time into a positive opportunity, helping your child face their fears through a fun mobile game that has been created with families, clinical psychologists, educators and other NHS experts, so they can step into the next school year feeling confident.

To see if Lumi Nova is available in your area and get free instant access visit https://luminova.app/get-access

*Lumi Nova is only available in some parts of the UK in partnership with the NHS.

10/07/2026

💙 Sibs is the UK charity dedicated to supporting the brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults. They provide information, resources, and support to help siblings feel understood, valued, and less alone in their experiences.

Looking for books to share with your sibling child? Check out our reading list here. We would love to hear your recommendations too - let us know in the comments. www.sibs.org.uk/youngbooklist

07/07/2026

🌟 Did you know about Devon Information, Advice and Support (DiAS)? 🌟
DiAS provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for:
✅ Children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
✅ Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND
✅ Young people aged 16–25 with SEND
Whether you need help understanding SEND support, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), school issues, or accessing local services, DiAS can help you understand your options and make informed decisions.

Family experience of SEND Services in Devon Survey

The Parent Carer Forum in Devon are running a survey about your experiences. Your feedback helps them understand what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change for children and young people with Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) in Devon.

Every response helps build a clear picture of the support children receive — from early identification to school, health, transitions and community life.

Take part here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pyQEBy4q40GtlYcviU7Wcjf0Abp4ILJPoF3tdUaROOFUOTRLQkM1MEU4Q1dUOFAyQUVJRk9KOUlNSS4u&es_c=14DDBB79DBA19F8D93A421840E19E2D6&es_cl=B9325A1278E97FB3156D2C1FF06EB805&es_id=xg%C2%A342&route=shorturl

03/07/2026

🌟 What are CBIT Community Inclusion Services in the South West? 🌟
Are you a parent or carer supporting a child or young person following a brain injury?

💙 You're not alone.

What can you access?
🫶 Virtual Parent Hubs
Safe, welcoming spaces to connect with other parents and carers.
📚 Continued Learning Opportunities
Virtual resources, information sessions and activities.
🎉 Family-Friendly & Wellbeing Events
Supporting the whole family, with dedicated wellbeing opportunities for parents and carers.
🧭 Guidance, Support & Signposting
Practical advice and links to relevant services when circumstances change or extra support is needed.
🤝 Parent Support Group and Facebook Community
Join a warm and understanding community of families.

📩 If you'd like to find out more about our activities and support, I'd love to hear from you. Simply send me a message.