'I worry
how the
political
chaos
will affect
the ABI
Strategy'

Welcome to our latest edition of NR Times.

Firstly, I’d just like to thank you all for the fantastic support we have had with the launch of our first digital issue. 

It was a huge undertaking for us all at NR Times, and we worked so hard to create something that contained everything our readers have come to know and love about our printed format, while bringing a fresh new digital identity - and the feedback has been simply brilliant. 

So here, we give you NR Times issue 24, and our second digital, paperless version. 

As ever, we bring you an array of news, features and insight into the world of neuro-rehab, telling the stories of individuals and businesses whose contribution is helping to change the reality and future for so many others. 

We are honoured to have Chris Bryant MP as our cover star. His work in getting brain injury on the agenda, and ongoing fight for survivors to be given more support and for awareness to be increased, is truly life-changing for so many people who feel they otherwise do not have a voice. 

In this issue, he discusses his fears around the political turbulence and its impact on the ABI Strategy he campaigned so hard to make reality - but as someone who is known only too well for his determination and commitment, Bryant will surely leave no stone unturned in ensuring it does indeed become reality in the near future. 

Support for brain injury survivors is something After Matters is also committed to delivering. For Maxine and Louise, two mums whose sons live with the ongoing consequences of traumatic brain injury, they felt the devastating impact of the lack of support first-hand - and are determined to change that for the future. We look at their great work and dedication in this issue. 

We also meet Professor Steve Gentleman and Dr George Gveric from the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank, whose commitment to changing the future through research will benefit people globally into the future - through better understanding of the disease, earlier diagnosis can come, leading to the potential for treatment and improved outlook for those with Parkinson’s in years to come. 

As ever, we’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions and stories - please do get in touch. And thanks, as ever, for your continuing support. 

Deborah Johnson
deborah@aspectpublishing.co.uk