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'''The Disabilities Trust''' is a UK [[Charitable organization|charity]] founded over 30 years ago<ref>{{cite web |url=http://patient.info/support/the-disabilities-trust |title=The Disabilities Trust - Autistic Disorder Support &#124; Patient |website=patient.info |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080503/http://patient.info/support/the-disabilities-trust |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> in [[Burgess Hill]], [[West Sussex]], as The Disabled Housing Trust. The Disabilities Trust provides residential, day services, care, rehabilitation and support to meet the needs of people with [[physical disabilities]], [[acquired brain injury]] (ABI), [[traumatic brain injury]] (TBI) and [[learning disabilities]] as well as children and adults with [[autism]].<ref>http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=800797 {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> The Disabilities Trust also provides care and support to enable living in the community and support at home.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/disabilities-trust-the/services Services<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004201713/http://politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/disabilities-trust-the/services |date=2012-10-04 }}</ref>
'''Brainkind''' ('''formerly''' '''The Disabilities Trust)''' is a UK [[Charitable organization|charity]] founded over 30 years ago<ref>{{cite web |url=http://patient.info/support/the-disabilities-trust |title=The Disabilities Trust - Autistic Disorder Support &#124; Patient |website=patient.info |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080503/http://patient.info/support/the-disabilities-trust |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> in [[Burgess Hill]], [[West Sussex]], as The Disabled Housing Trust. Brainkind provides residential, day services, care, rehabilitation and support to meet the needs of people with [[acquired brain injury]] (ABI), [[traumatic brain injury]] (TBI) and neurological conditions.<ref>http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=800797 {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> Brainkind also provides care and support to enable living in the community and support at home.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/disabilities-trust-the/services Services<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004201713/http://politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/disabilities-trust-the/services |date=2012-10-04 }}</ref>


==Aims==
==Aims==
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Between 1979 and 1989 The Disabilities Trust opened two residential services<ref>[http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/the-oakenfield-revolution-1-688871 THE OAKENFIELD REVOLUTION – News – Mid Sussex Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> in [[Sussex]] for adults with physical disabilities. Both these services were formally opened by Her Royal Highness [[Diana, Princess of Wales]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2011/jun/06/norman-thody-obituary Norman Thody obituary | From the Guardian | The Guardian<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Between 1979 and 1989 The Disabilities Trust opened two residential services<ref>[http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/the-oakenfield-revolution-1-688871 THE OAKENFIELD REVOLUTION – News – Mid Sussex Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> in [[Sussex]] for adults with physical disabilities. Both these services were formally opened by Her Royal Highness [[Diana, Princess of Wales]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2011/jun/06/norman-thody-obituary Norman Thody obituary | From the Guardian | The Guardian<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


In 1991 the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) was established, and The Trust's first specialist brain injury rehabilitation service was opened in [[Milton Keynes]].<ref>[http://www.sabif.org/reports_and_research/reports/mike_hope/resources/temh.html Thomas Edward Mitton House, Milton Keynes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust has since grown to be one of Europe's largest providers of specialist brain injury rehabilitation.<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/health//microsites/0-9/4health/mind/tas_brain_help.html Treatment and Support – Mind – 4Health from Channel 4<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In 1991 the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) was established, and The Trust's first specialist brain injury rehabilitation service was opened in [[Milton Keynes]].<ref>[http://www.sabif.org/reports_and_research/reports/mike_hope/resources/temh.html Thomas Edward Mitton House, Milton Keynes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust grew to be one of Europe's largest providers of specialist brain injury rehabilitation.<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/health//microsites/0-9/4health/mind/tas_brain_help.html Treatment and Support – Mind – 4Health from Channel 4<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


The Disabilities Trust continued to grow throughout the 1990s and 2000s and extended its provision to include services for adults with autism and [[special education]] for children with autism and [[Asperger syndrome]].
The Disabilities Trust continued to grow throughout the 1990s and 2000s and extended its provision to include services for adults with autism and [[special education]] for children with autism and [[Asperger syndrome]].

In September 2023 The Disabilities Trust rebranded to Brainkind.


==Activities==
==Activities==
The Disabilities Trust campaigns on behalf of the people who use their services to give a voice to people who are disabled and raise awareness of key issues.<ref>[http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/620812/ COMMUNICATIONS NEWS: Disabilities Trust heads campaign to tackle autism | Third Sector<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Brainkind campaigns on behalf of the people who use their services to give a voice to people who are disabled and raise awareness of key issues.<ref>[http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/620812/ COMMUNICATIONS NEWS: Disabilities Trust heads campaign to tackle autism | Third Sector<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Related Organisations==
==Related Organisations==

Revision as of 10:25, 16 November 2023

Brainkind (formerly The Disabilities Trust) is a UK charity founded over 30 years ago[1] in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, as The Disabled Housing Trust. Brainkind provides residential, day services, care, rehabilitation and support to meet the needs of people with acquired brain injury (ABI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurological conditions.[2] Brainkind also provides care and support to enable living in the community and support at home.[3]

Aims

The charity's stated values declare that "People with disabilities are at the heart of all that we do. While meeting care and support needs, we will endeavour at all times to enhance their independence and promote the rights of disabled people as equal members of society."[4]

History

Between 1979 and 1989 The Disabilities Trust opened two residential services[5] in Sussex for adults with physical disabilities. Both these services were formally opened by Her Royal Highness Diana, Princess of Wales.[6]

In 1991 the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) was established, and The Trust's first specialist brain injury rehabilitation service was opened in Milton Keynes.[7] The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust grew to be one of Europe's largest providers of specialist brain injury rehabilitation.[8]

The Disabilities Trust continued to grow throughout the 1990s and 2000s and extended its provision to include services for adults with autism and special education for children with autism and Asperger syndrome.

In September 2023 The Disabilities Trust rebranded to Brainkind.

Activities

Brainkind campaigns on behalf of the people who use their services to give a voice to people who are disabled and raise awareness of key issues.[9]

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) was established in 1991 to provide clinical neurobehavioural rehabilitation for people with acquired and/or traumatic brain injuries.[10]

The Disabilities Trust Foundation was founded in 2009 to utilise the Trust's knowledge through research and the piloting of new ideas designed to initiate and enhance good practice and direct or influence policy within the fields of Brain Injury, Learning Disabilities, Autism and Physical Disabilities.[11]

References

  1. ^ "The Disabilities Trust - Autistic Disorder Support | Patient". patient.info. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  2. ^ http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=800797 [dead link‍]
  3. ^ Services Archived 2012-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "The Disabilities Trust : Mission and Values". Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  5. ^ THE OAKENFIELD REVOLUTION – News – Mid Sussex Times
  6. ^ Norman Thody obituary | From the Guardian | The Guardian
  7. ^ Thomas Edward Mitton House, Milton Keynes
  8. ^ Treatment and Support – Mind – 4Health from Channel 4
  9. ^ COMMUNICATIONS NEWS: Disabilities Trust heads campaign to tackle autism | Third Sector
  10. ^ Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust achieves high level accreditation | Care Industry News
  11. ^ Charity Performance
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