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What is Encephalitis?
• Encephalitis is inflammation or swelling of the brain
• Childhood Encephalitis usually results in an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) which can cause long term physical and cognitive problems
• Affecting over 6,000 people a year in the UK alone
How we help
• Personally support families going through Encephalitis
• Raise awareness
• Fund research into causes, diagnoses & treatments
• Fund training for those involved with the ongoing care and rehabilitation of children with life changing Acquired Brain Injuries
Matty’s story
New Ambassador: Emily Maitlis!
“I am proud to support the terrific work of The Eden Dora Trust – providing valuable help for children and families affected by Encephalitis…” We are so excited to announce Emily Maitlis as our newest official ambassador! Emily is an incredible, inspiring woman, and we are overjoyed to welcome her to team EDT ...
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EDT Study Morning 2021!
We are very excited to announce the return of our ABI and Encephalitis study morning in 2021. This year the study morning will be taking place virtually via a webinar, we have a panel full of amazing professional experts all attending to give talks and discussion on different aspects of Acquired Brain Injury and life ...
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Skydive Extravaganza!
Calling all our adventurous supporters to #Jump4EDT! We are excited to be running our first ever group skydiving event to help us continue our vital support Who would like to join us on the 17th July 2021 for a a group sky dive? It is open to anyone in the UK, just click ...
Read MoreNew Ambassador: Emily Maitlis!
“I am proud to support the terrific work of The Eden Dora Trust – providing valuable help for children and families affected by Encephalitis…” We are so excited to announce Emily Maitlis as our newest official ambassador! Emily is an incredible, inspiring woman, and we are overjoyed to welcome her to team EDT ...
Read MoreEDT Study Morning 2021!
We are very excited to announce the return of our ABI and Encephalitis study morning in 2021. This year the study morning will be taking place virtually via a webinar, we have a panel full of amazing professional experts all attending to give talks and discussion on different aspects of Acquired Brain Injury and life ...
Read MoreSkydive Extravaganza!
Calling all our adventurous supporters to #Jump4EDT! We are excited to be running our first ever group skydiving event to help us continue our vital support Who would like to join us on the 17th July 2021 for a a group sky dive? It is open to anyone in the UK, just click ...
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Huge Christmas Giveaway!!
We are doing an incredible Christmas Giveaway with an amazing double layered luxury hamper from Chatsworth and a ton of Yorkshire Tea – all worth over £200!! Donate now to to be in with a chance of winning! Donate Here This year has been incredibly hard for everyone, so we decided that in time for ...
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Co-op Local Charity!
We are over the moon to announce that we have been chosen as one of the charitable organisations to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund this year. Please show us your support and help us to raise vital funds so we can continue supporting Children with Encephalitis and Brain Injuries – at no extra ...
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‘The Ball That Should Have Been’
We depend on our Winter Ball for a huge amount of our yearly fundraising. It would have been this November, but COVID had other plans. Our ball is our biggest annual fundraising event, raising an incredible £40k last year – an amount we rely upon to survive. One of our lovely supporters, Tanya, has ...
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Louis Tomlinson
I had never heard of Encephalitis or acquired brain injury until I met Eden.
Paul Wait
I was stunned to hear Eden’s story when Phil first told me and had never heard of the illness.
Paul Dickov
I was so honoured to be invited to become a Patron of this wonderful charity.
Andrew Flintoff
I am both thrilled and proud to have become a Patron of The Eden Dora Trust
Joe Hart
I consider it a great privilege to be a Patron of The Eden Dora Trust.
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We were delighted to have you @EmBennett78 & @EmilyTa60296899 and all our other wonderful speakers - a really fabulous day - Thank you 💙
Delighted to be part of the @EdenDoraTrust Study Morning today with @EmilyTa60296899 Great to share positive strategies for supporting children with #encephalitis and #ABI after their discharge from hospital & on their #ReturnToEducation @ClinPsyNUH @CYPHR17 @nottmchildrens https://twitter.com/edendoratrust/status/1389928928987471872
This morning we held our study day focusing on different aspects of #ABI & #Encephalitis from some incredible expert speakers! So grateful to @EmBennett78 @EmilyTa60296899 @MordekarSantosh @ElphickHeather & Beth Wicks, thank you to all attendees & @irwinmitchell for hosting 💙💪
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Dr Emily Bennett & Dr Emily Talbot will be presenting at this study day tomorrow! 🙌 @TeamNUH @nottmchildrens @EdenDoraTrust 👏 https://twitter.com/EdenDoraTrust/status/1389928928987471872
It is not too late to register for our virtual study morning tomorrow…👇
https://edendoratrust.org/edt-study-morning/
Aimed at everyone involved with the care of a child post Encephalitis &/or Acquired Brain Injuries:
Parents & families, medical, rehabilitation, educational & support professionals
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