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First ever UK study indicates brain injury may contribute to risk of becoming homeless. Brain injury could affect almost half (48%) of homeless people and may contribute to the risk of people becoming homeless in the first place, says a new study launched today by national charity The Disabilities Trust through its Foundation.

We are holding events around the country to promote Brain Injury Awareness Week. Our groundbreaking research on a possible link between homelessness and brain injury is also being published this week on Wednesday 16 May.

The Disabilities Trust, as part of the Care and Support Alliance, have signed a letter to the Prime Minister asking him to address the urgent need for reform within the social care sector. The letter, published in the Daily Mail, calls on David Cameron to make social care reform 'your personal mission, your legacy to future generations.'

The supporters' magazine includes news of the latest developments from across the organisation, service users' stories and features. Inspiring features in this edition includes: The climbing accident that changed my life - A service user's personal account of how she has regained her independence following in brain injury...

On 8th March the Welfare Reform Act 2012 received Royal Assent. The Act introduces a wide range of reforms and aims to simplify the benefits system as well as deliver cuts in welfare benefits of £18 billion a year. The new law will introduce the Universal Credit system which replaces a number of benefits which affect those with a disability.