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Jill Marquis

Jill Marquis

Living with a brain injury

BBC Guernsey's Kay Langlois spoke to Jill Marquis and found out what it's like living in Guernsey with a severe brain injury.

Guernsey woman Jill Marquis' life changed beyond all belief one night in December 2006. She slipped and fell on decking in her garden, and banged her head.

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Headway Guernsey's logo

Initially she had no idea how serious the fall had been, and it was some time before she was aware of the full extent of the brain injury she'd suffered.

Jill is still on the slow road to recovery with the help of neuro-physiotherapist Kitty Rabey, and the Charity Headway Guernsey, which offers support to people with a brain injury, and to their families. 

On the mid-morning show on Monday 25 February 2008 Kay Langlois spoke to Shelaine Green from Headway, Kitty Rabey and Jill Marquis. Jill explained to Kay how the accident happened...

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