About SameYou
SameYou is a brain injury recovery charity working to improve access to rehabilitation and long-term recovery support for people affected by brain injury and stroke.
We raise awareness, develop innovative approaches to recovery and advocate for better rehabilitation provision.
Why SameYou was founded
Actor Emilia Clarke MBE survived two life-threatening brain haemorrhages while working on the Game of Thrones television series.
Emilia shared her story in 2019 to launch SameYou alongside her mother, Jenny Clarke MBE. Together, they have highlighted the lack of rehabilitation available to people after brain injury and the impact this can have on their ability to rebuild their lives.
The need for better rehabilitation
1 in 3 people will experience a brain injury at some point in their lifetime, whether through a stroke, a bleed on the brain or a traumatic accident. Despite the scale of the problem, health and social care services are inadequate to meet the demand, leaving many people without the support they need for recovery.
Current figures reveal that only 14–30% of stroke survivors receive the recommended amount of therapy, which includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.
There is no recommended amount of therapy for patients with neurological conditions, and fewer resources are allocated, so survivors are likely to receive even less rehabilitation than stroke survivors. (Source: SSNAP – strokeaudit.org).
Supporting survivors and their loved ones
SameYou's mission is to develop and support recovery innovations that bring meaningful benefits to brain injury survivors and their families.
We are a small charity working with leading partners globally to develop innovative approaches to rehabilitation, recovery and support for people affected by brain injury.
We work with leading academics, clinicians and rehabilitation services to explore new approaches to recovery, support education and training, and help address gaps in rehabilitation provision.
We strongly believe that by combining voices, we all have the power to advocate for change, highlight the gaps in care and demand better.
Treat the whole person
Brain injury doesn't just happen to the brain – it affects the whole person. SameYou wants people recovering from brain injury to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, identity and confidence.