Regional Groups: South West ABI Forum
Group Pages

Welcome to the South West ABI Forum

This group runs meetings in Taunton, Exeter and Plymouth. The meetings are open to everyone and are attended by a mixture of legal, health and social care professionals. Meetings usually have one speaker followed by a discussion with updates from attendees and networking time.

The group is run jointly by Ali Bazley, South West Regional Co-ordinator for Headway, Chloe Hayward, Executive Director of UKABIF, Dr Alyson Norman, UKABIF Vice Chair and Lecturer at the University of Plymouth and Dr Claire Bazen-Peters of Totus Neurorehabilitation.

All enquiries should be sent to info@ukabif.org.uk 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Group Feed
wrote on the Regional Groups: South West ABI Forum wall: The next meeting of UKABIF’s South West Acquired Brain Injury Forum will take place at Headway Devon on 21st September 2026, 11am - 1pm. The South West Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Forum brings together professionals, researchers, clinicians, and organisations working across the ABI pathway to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and improve outcomes for people affected by brain injury. This is a free meeting which gives opportunities to hear from expert speakers, explore emerging research and policy developments, and engage in meaningful discussion with colleagues from across health, social care, education, rehabilitation, and the voluntary sector. Educational outcomes for children with acquired brain injury - Dr Hope Kent, Research Fellow, University of Exeter. In this session Hope will explore the challenges many children face following brain injury and how education systems can better support their learning, development, and long-term outcomes. Working Together to Improve Outcomes After Brain Injury, Lisa Gunner, Partner and Regional PI Manager, Thompsons Solicitors This session will cover: 1. Understanding the legal process. 2. How solicitors and rehabilitation professionals can work collaboratively. 3. Improving outcomes for clients with brain injuries. To register, follow this link: https://ukabif.org.uk/events/register.aspx?id=2045638
Posted 04 August 2026
Siska Redman joined the group Regional Groups: South West ABI Forum.
Posted 13 July 2026
wrote on the Regional Groups: South West ABI Forum wall: The next meeting of UKABIF’s South West Acquired Brain Injury Forum will take place at the offices of Clarke Willmott Solicitors in Taunton on Wednesday 1st July, 11am - 1pm. The meeting will feature three talks, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to network with colleagues from across the acquired brain injury sector. Update on the Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan, - Chloë Hayward, UKABIF Flashpoints Between Property and Affairs Deputies and Case Managers - Anne Minihane, Partner, Clarke Willmott Tailored Online Problem-Solving (TOPS-UK) for Adolescents with Acquired Brain Injury. A pilot implementation study. - Professor Anna Adlam, PhD, DClinPsy The presentations will be followed by refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with other professionals working across the region. To register: https://ukabif.org.uk/events/register.aspx?id=2045613&itemid=e970141c-f5d1-4920-9ec7-00d9c872ed59 Contact info@ukabif.org.uk for more information. Our thanks to Clarke Willmott Solicitors for hosting. Clarke Willmott Solicitors, Blackbrook, Gate 1, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton TA1 2PG
Posted 23 June 2026
Becky Isserlis registered for the event South West ABI Forum - Meeting.
Posted 20 April 2026
Ruth Wells registered for the event South West ABI Forum - Meeting.
Posted 09 April 2026
 More »

Upcoming Events
South West ABI Forum - Meeting
21 September 2026
UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026
09 November 2026

Related Group News

Response to the Government’s Proposed Welfare Reforms
Posted in UKABIF, 31 March 2025

‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working’ Green PaperThe Government has published proposals to reform welfare refocusing support for those who are ... more »

 View All News »

Contact UKABIF
124 CITY ROAD,
London, EC1V 2NX
Telephone
0345 6080788
Email
info@ukabif.org.uk
Get Connected

UKABIF is a registered charity number 1128284 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales Company Number: 6520608. Address of the Company's Registered Office: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX