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A hospital specialising in the treatment of brain injuries is set to be officially opened by Princess Anne later this month.

The new unit at Graham Anderson House in Glasgow provides intensive treatment to adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who are experiencing severe cognitive, physical or emotional problems after a brain injury, reports the Evening Times.

It has been open to patients since October last year and has been an important lifeline for those who may otherwise have needed to travel to England for therapy.

The official opening ceremony will be carried out by the Princess Royal on May 18th.

Expressing delight at Princess Anne's forthcoming visit, Graham Anderson House service manager Carol Dale told the newspaper: "I am so pleased that we are now able to respond to the real need for specialised brain injury rehabilitation in Scotland."

Meanwhile, a football tournament for players who have suffered brain injuries is set to take place in Scotland this summer.

The Scotsman newspaper revealed that the CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) European Championships will be held at Glasgow's Toryglen complex in August.

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