United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum

Across the United Kingdom people with #AcquiredBrainInjuries are being denied the neurorehabilitation they need both in hospitals and in the community. Rehabilitation maximises opportunities to regain or improve abilities after a traumatic injury or illness. It may help them to get back to work or school, or increase their independence so they need less external support. It is one of the most cost effective services in the NHS and yet one of the least recognised. Thank you to Andy McDonald MP for highlighting the lack of services in Teeside and bringing this issue to the attention of the Prime Minister in Parliament and to public attention. And thank you to Richard McMann for telling your story and thanks to Dr. Jenna Moffitt Donald Brechin and the other clinicians who have carefully collected and presented their data. #RightToRehab #RehabWorks https://lnkd.in/eHEska83

THE ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP FOR ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY Founded in 2017, the APPG for Acquired Brain Injury advocates for those with lived experience of ABI to be heard at a national level and pushes for vital changes to improve their lives - benefiting society as a whole. In March 2025, the APPG for Acquired Brain Injury was formally inaugurated, with Sir John Hayes MP as Chairperson and Andy McDonald MP, Baroness (Estelle) Morris of Yardley, and Ian Byrne MP as officers. The group now has over 25 members from both the House of Lords and the House of Commons. To find out more and to get involved, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eyUFiCbA #UKABIF #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury #APPG

🎉We are delighted to announce the UKABIF Summit 2025 will take place on Monday 3rd November at The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ. This promises to be a day to educate, enlighten and connect!🎉 The programme is currently in development and we will update here with full details when we have them. Delegate booking is now open online. An early bird discount will be applied to bookings made before 31st August 2025. If you are a UKABIF member please be sure to login first to register at the member rate! Member £190 (10% discount if booked before 31st August 2025) Non Member £255 (10% discount if booked before 31st August 2025) 📧Additional discounts can be offered to students and those who work in the NHS and voluntary sectors. Please email admin@ukabif.org.uk to obtain your discount code. #UKABIF #UKABIFSummit2025 #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury

It is very important for our members, to have information about local services and the support of colleagues so UKABIF has established a network of regional groups around the UK. The groups are self-governing, thanks to the hard work of small groups of individuals in each area who manage meetings and organise networking and educational events. Visit our website to find out how to join your local group and to see events which are taking place in your area. #UKABIF #AcquiredBrainInjury #ABI #UK #Regional #Network #MembersNetwork

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This is a really good article giving the detail of the proposed welfare reforms and the potential impact on people with #braininjuries. Thank you Thea Arch Sara da Silva Ramos and Brainkind.

⭐️DATE FOR YOUR DIARY⭐️ When: 30/04/2025 Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Where: University Academy 92 Business School Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford Stretford, Manchester M3 5FS United Kingdom Contact l: events@frenkeltopping.co.uk Deputy Day: Guardians of the Vulnerable is a conference dedicated to professional deputies tasked with this critical responsibility. This event aims to equip deputies with the latest insights, tools, and strategies to enhance their ability to safeguard those who cannot protect themselves. #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury #Safeguarding #vulnerable

⭐️⭐️DON’T FORGET!⭐️⭐️ Network with other professionals and hear presentations from specialist private and statutory neurorehabilitation providers serving the region. When: 04/04/2025 Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Where: James Cook University Hospital Marton Road, Middlesborough TS4 3BW Contact: nabifcommittee@gmail.com to book your place. #UKABIF #NABIF #ABI #Neurorehabilitation #AcquiredBrainInjury

‼️Concussions aren’t just sports related‼️ Visit our website to have a read of N-ABLES ‘Return to Education’ guidance. #ConcussionAwareness #ChildHealth #BeyondSports #NABLES #UKABIF

⭐️⭐️DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!⭐️⭐️ Homelessness is a real issue and a problem suffered by those who have ABI and don’t have a civil claim with a legal and case management team to support them. Please join us at our ⁦‪@UKABIF⁩ Northwest virtual event on Wednesday 2nd April - 10am to 12pm. https://lnkd.in/eyJ3bZdc #UKABIF #ABI #Homelessness #AcquiredBrainInjury