The NHS Golden Heart Committee

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

The NHS Golden Heart Committee March 5, 2014 I was really keen on new experiences. If they involved fitness, all the better. A friend asked me if I wanted to do the Coast to Coast bike ride. This is 150 miles from the west to the east coast of England. We were aiming...

The Return Of My Driving Licence

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

The Return of my Driving Licence February 2, 2014 Brain recovery can be up to 2 years and there can be permanent damage after this period of time. People should always be mindful of this long recovery. After a while, I found that people forget it’s a long journey. I...

Accepting The New Me

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Accepting The New Me January 1, 2014 NYC on new year 2013. Amazing to visit all the main attractions and even did a helicopter ride down the Hudson River. Gemma’s birthday was brilliant! I never imagined I would be experiencing trips like this during early recovery....

A Better Christmas

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

A Better Christmas December 1, 2013 Be careful not to isolate yourself. I appreciated having time alone, but I still met friends. Try not to shut yourself away from the world. Some days will seem easier that way but keep moving forward – onwards and upwards. December...

Social Life Changes and EEG Scan

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Social Life Changes and EEG Scan November 1, 2013 My lifestyle had completely changed from before the incident. I had always been a party animal before the injury. Now, I was either at the gym, swimming or on my bike. I would never have imagined I would ever be like...

Feeling Worthless

by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Paul's Story

Feeling Worthless October 6, 2013 My training partner, Chris, felt inspired from completing the half marathon. He asked if I would join him in taking part in a sprint triathlon. I told him that I struggled to swim a length so it wouldn’t be possible. I thought about...