I WOULD like to encourage readers to watch an inspirational television show I am delighted to be appearing in.

The BBC1’s charity appeal programme Lifeline – in which I visit The Children’s Trust – will be aired at 4.30pm on March 16.

During my visit to the charity I met courageous children receiving rehabilitation for a brain injury and sat in on a physiotherapy session.

I witnessed the expertise of staff and the encouragement of mums and dads as they watched their children make precious steps towards recovery.

As many people know, I am living with a brain injury after a car accident filming Top Gear in Elvington and I can relate to the experiences of these kids and their families.

Life suddenly changed for me after my accident in 2006. There was a long road to recovery for me and tough times ahead for my entire family.

While I was extremely lucky, some brain injuries can leave a person needing constant care and long-term rehabilitation.

Thankfully, The Children’s Trust is there to help children make the best recovery they can, and to help their families support them in the long term.

This year sees the charity celebrating its 30th anniversary.

The programme will also be repeated on BBC2 on March 20 at 1pm.

Richard Hammond, vice-president, The Children’s Trust, www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk