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Wales could benefit from a dedicated brain injury unit for teenagers, it has been claimed.

The mother of a 17-year-old who suffered a brain injury during a holiday in Majorca told the BBC that a unit could help to make teenagers undergoing treatment feel more comfortable.

"Alex is surrounded by people who are mostly in their 70s and 80s. They can often be crying, screaming or swearing loudly which is quite intimidating for someone his age," said Helen Hughes.

Earlier this week, plans for a new specialist brain injury centre in the Welsh town of Llanelli were outlined in the Llanelli Star.

Developed by the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust, the centre will help people suffering traumatic brain injury to regain lost skills, such as speech and movement.

The development is expected to create 70 new jobs and will be located on the Llanelli Waterside.

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