Ms Barbara O'Connell:

There is a misconception that people with brain injuries are physically affected. The majority are not. They are walking wounded. They look perfectly fine but have significant cognitive problems like memory, problem-solving, making proper decisions and dealing with frustrations. Often the support stops because someone is walking now and is physically okay. The case manager is the person they can link back in with to help the family establish a routine, help with compensatory strategies people need to remember, make good decisions and so on. It is a key person regarding the Deputy’s other question on what happens to people after they have been discharged from the service. It loops people back in successfully. That is why we seek one for every CHO area. It is not a big ask and would have a massive impact.