Ask Me Anything with Dr David Putrino

SameYou is excited to announce a new monthly recovery support programme Ask Me Anything, designed to give survivors and families direct access to trusted expertise - creating open conversations around recovery, symptoms, rehabilitation and the challenges people face after brain injury.

As part of SameYou’s wider commitment to improving education, knowledge and community recovery support, this new series will help connect our community with evidence-based conversations and expert guidance.

During the session, viewers will be able to ask questions to Dr Putrino in real time.

If you missed our first livestream, click below to watch the recording.

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We will be announcing the next livestream date soon - stay tuned for more information.

In The News

Bike & Hike Ibiza 2027 is now open

Bike & Hike Ibiza 2027 is now open

Join SameYou's flagship fundraising event as we return to Ibiza for three unforgettable days of challenge, adventure and community.

Meet fellow brain injury survivors and supporters, make lifelong friendships, create incredible memories and help raise vital funds to rethink brain injury recovery.

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Emilia Clarke at Variety‘s Power of Women London

Emilia Clarke at Variety‘s Power of Women London

Emilia Clarke on Moving Forward After Suffering Two Brain Hemorrhages: ‘Recovery Is as Important as Survival’.

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NROL Wins NROL Wins NHS Excellence Award

NROL Wins NROL Wins NHS Excellence Award

We are delighted to announce that NROL (NeuroRehabilitation Online) has been named Regional Champion for Patient Involvement & Choice at the NHS Excellence Awards 2026.

The award recognises NROL's innovative approach to supporting people with neurological conditions through accessible, online rehabilitation that helps individuals continue their recovery beyond hospital discharge.

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Survivor Stories

Many of you have written to SameYou about your experience of brain injury and told us how you identified with Emilia's story. There was a common feeling of relief about hearing a familiar story from someone young, and speaking out to normalize the injury. People were comforted that Emilia had gone through something similar to them or to a family member or loved one.

The overwhelming emotion was of gratitude that Emilia was breaking her silence and that enabled and emboldened so many others to tell their brain injury story - some for the first time. It was as if people now have permission to speak out about their story.

I get days when I just want to give up. But after hearing your story it has made me realize, I'm not on my own!

You have told us that by sharing your stories, and reading other people's, offers hope, comfort and much needed peer-to-peer support that is often hard to find.

SameYou have created this support resource called Portraits to tell the untold story of brain injury. If you would like to share your story, you can submit your story via our Share your story page.

Portrait: Julie

Portrait: Julie

This year Julie signed up for a new adventure… taking on a tough trek through Ibiza for SameYou’s Bike & Hike challenge.
Here she speaks about the joy of taking part - and how she is ready to sign up for the 2027 event.

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Portrait: Kamana'o

Portrait: Kamana'o

I was walking downstairs early one morning on my way to work. The stair railing detached, and I fell three meters headfirst onto the tile floor. When my wife found me, I was not breathing. By the time the paramedics arrived, I was breathing again. I have no recollection of that day, and my memory is spotty for the 2-4 months prior.

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Portrait: Sophia

Portrait: Sophia

When I was 25 years old, I suffered a cardiac arrest, as my heart went out of rhythm due to a complication called long QT syndrome. I had to have a pacemaker and an ICD implanted as my heart was in great danger of going into cardiac arrest again.

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Portrait: Valerie

Portrait: Valerie

I was attacked while at work. I had just been acknowledged companywide for the work that I had done within the community. During the attack my head flew back, and everything went white.

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Portrait: Antonio

Portrait: Antonio

Antonio Iannella is a writer and published author. In this excerpt from his memoir, Antonio writes about the impact of stroke. Left paralyzed from the neck down, he navigates the shocking reality of recovery in a foreign country, grappling with the physical, emotional and psychological toll. Through humor, vulnerability and raw honesty, he reflects on the meaning of ‘normality’ and the long road to healing, highlighting both the struggles and the unexpected moments of grace that come with redefining life after a traumatic event.

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See more Survivor Stories

This short film tells the stories of brain injury survivors from the survivors themselves

We asked them to tell us how they feel. Some of them have done this for the very first time. We applaud their courage for speaking out. We invite everyone to hear and understand the lived experiences of brain injury and find out what has helped people recover and what is needed to help so many more.