Northamptonshire Acquired Brain Injury Forum Conference
Changing Life, Changing Injury
Thursday 21 May 2026
Mercure Hotel, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA
Northamptonshire Acquired Brain Injury Forum (ABIF) will be holding its next conference on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the Mercure Hotel, Silver Street, Northampton. This year’s conference, Changing Life, Changing Injury,
will explore the experiences of acquired brain injury and recovery through a combination of lived experience and professional insight.
The day will bring together professionals, service providers, and those with an interest in acquired brain injury to consider the wide-ranging impact of ABI on everyday life, communication, emotional wellbeing, family life, work, and recovery.
What to Expect
- Lived experience sessions exploring the physical, communication, emotional and behavioural effects of brain injury
- Specialist input from professionals across therapy, psychology and case management
- Discussion around home life, employment and family after brain injury
- Networking opportunities with professionals and peers
- Access to exhibition stands and support services
Programme Highlights
The conference opens with registration and refreshments, followed by a series of sessions covering the physical, cognitive and emotional impact of acquired brain injury. The programme includes lived experience, clinical insight and opportunities for discussion,
before closing with reflections and networking.
Why attend?
This conference offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from people with lived experience of acquired brain injury, alongside professionals working to support rehabilitation and recovery. It is an opportunity to learn, connect and share best practice
across the ABI community.
With thanks to Fletchers Solicitors for supporting and sponsoring this event.
