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BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY
CHARITY (BASIC)BASIC is a registered charity affiliated to the Neurosciences at Hope
Hospital, Salford. The resource centre offers support services to those who are
going through or have been through the regional Neurosciences Centre at Hope
Hospital. Some of BASIC's services are available locally at the Centre but
others are offered UK-wide. Call the centre for full details but services
include the following. - Visit the specialist library for further information about injury or
conditions affecting the brain. BASIC also has a range of information on
related issues as well as their own specially written information booklets.
Titles include: BASIC Information on brain tumours The Return to Daily Life -
following Subarachnoid Haemorrhage and the Clipping of an Aneurysm The Return
to Daily Life - following Endovascular Treatment for Aneurysm.
- Any immediate worries can be discussed in confidence by calling the
Helpline (number above) during office hours. An answering service operates at
other times.
- Other services available at the centre include: emotional support, benefits
advice, relaxation therapy, and self-help groups.
Brain and Spinal Injury Charity
Neurocare Centre
554 Eccles New Road
Salford
M5 2AL  0870-750 0000 (helpline)
0161-707 6441 (admin)
 0161-787 4558
 http://www.medidata.co.uk/basic.html
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