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British Institute for Brain Injured Children
Knowle Hall, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PJ
Tel: 01278 684060 Fax: 01278 685573

Registered Charity No1057635

Duncan Goodhew in sensory pool
child in playroom
Knowle Hall
Child in sensory room


Frequently asked questions
  1. Will I be able to speak to any other families before I decide to come to BIBIC?
  2. Who should come to BIBIC?
  3. What's in it for my child and what can you offer that we are not already getting?
  4. What's in it for BIBIC?
  5. Why were we not told about BIBIC?
  6. You're a charity - why is there a need to pay?
  7. Where is the initial interview held and do we have to pay for it?
  8. Can't you help every family who contacts you?
  9. There are many different therapies available. Which ones do you use?
  10. How many families will be there at the same time?
  11. Will all the families go through the programme together?
  12. Will all the families have children with similar conditions?
  13. I feel guilty as my child does not seem as bad as other children - am I wasting your time?
  14. What about my other children?
  15. Is there anything else I can do to help me consider whether or not to come to BIBIC?
  16. How long is your waiting list?
  17. Is three days long enough for our initial visit?
  18. Will I have enough time at home to carry out the therapies? I’ve heard they can be very intensive.
  19. Do I need to enlist the help of a lot of other people?
  20. For how long will we need to carry on with the programme?
  21. Are you 'alternative' therapists?
  22. Is there a 'clinical' atmosphere?
  23. How long have you been in existence?
  24. How do I know you adopt best practices?
  25. Where will we stay?
  26. What about other professionals already dealing with my child?
  27. What is your home visit/outreach programme?
  28. How will you measure my child's progress?
  29. But is the temptation to mark the children ‘down’ at the outset so that greater progress can be shown?
  30. Will I be able to contact you at any time if I have any extra queries?
  31. After the initial visit - what then?
  32. How do you ensure you offer equal opportunities to all families?
child centred - family focused