May Newsletter
- pippi.heath
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
It's been a whole year!
Our Updates
Concussion Toolkit turns 1!
Where on earth has this year gone? Slightly surreal to be sat here, working on Concussion Toolkit, when a year ago we had just handed in our final dissertation!
Rather than focus on the highs, we took this opportunity to reflect on what we've learnt...
Out with a (high pitch) bang - Enterprising Women 4.0
We wrapped up our journey on Enterprising Women 4.0 with a final session that truly captured the spirit of the scheme: a picturesque, high-energy elevator pitch event.
The day marked not only the close of the mentorship scheme but also celebrated the incredible community of women brought together by the programme. It was especially inspiring to hear from Black Maternity Matters, born out of the same scheme.
A huge thank you to Rick, Paul, Lauren and the Set Squared team—as well as our mentor Helen —for your guidance, encouragement and energy throughout.
We also want to give a shoutout to the fantastic women we’ve met on this journey—each working on such diverse ventures, but all sharing a commitment to creating impact and lifting each other up. What a community to be part of!
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Can a gel really help with concussion recovery?
A former pro road cyclist, has launched recovery gels that promise brain-boosting benefits after a concussion, packed with a cocktail of omega-3s, creatine, and other science-y stuff.
Is it groundbreaking? Not exactly. Most of the ingredients have been floating around the wellness world for years. Interestingly they mention omega-3s – which, if you caught our March newsletter with Dr Lisa Ryan (RNutr), you'll know are good for concussion recovery. But guess what? You can get them from fish, nuts, oils and seeds.
So, do you need to go out and buy a fancy gel marketed to aid concussion recovery? Probably not.
Mental Health Awareness Week: 12th-16th July
Given the link between head injuries and mental health difficulties, we wanted to take this time to use our platform to share some insight on being supportive to someone dealing with a head injury.
Check them out on:
Monthly Insight
Holistic Concussion Care: Why it matters more than you think
Sport, physical health, daily life, academics, part-time work, mental health, social wellbeing, feeling left out—even your living situation.
What do all of these have in common? They’re all affected by concussion.
Concussion doesn’t just stop you from playing sport—it can derail your entire life. So why are we still treating it like a sports-only issue?
We know that sport supports physical health, boosts mental wellbeing, and often helps people stay focused academically. But concussion can put all of that at risk—unless recovery is approached in a holistic way.
Students know this. When asked what support they needed most after a concussion, academic support ranked highest. Is that really surprising, when your education shapes your future opportunities and earning potential?
And yet, in cases where students returned to learning too soon, 42% experienced a relapse in symptoms. Holistic concussion care isn’t a ‘nice to have’—it’s a necessity.
“I had to attend my labs after my concussion, but I can’t remember anything I learnt in those 2 weeks.”
UoB Student Athlete (2024)
But concussion isn't just about sport and academics...
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