We are

A national association of strategic influences committed to change that will improve the lives of families after ABI.

 

Background

Anchor Point was formed in June 2020 in response to a lack of meaningful change for families after ABI that would mean family member needs were finally recognised and met. Anchor Point exists because families continue to be re-traumatised by their experiences within health and social care systems and wider society because their needs are consistently ignored or misunderstood. Despite the decades of research that show why it is important to support families after ABI meaningful change has been slow to materialise.

Our strength is in our collective voice of leading experts that gives us a compassionate insight and understanding of the complexity of brain injury and the impact of this on the family. Through our dedication, commitment and passion we have a unique opportunity to be advocates of change by influencing practice and policy. We will do this in partnership with existing services, stakeholders and communities, working together for the for the benefit of all society.

Anchor point is chaired by Dr Charlie Whiffin, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Derby & Dr Alyson Norman Co-Chair, Associate Professor in Psychology, University of Plymouth

 

Our vision

A world where families live their best life with ABI.

 

Our Mission

To drive change to improve the lives of families after ABI.

 

Organisational structure

Our organisation comprises seven working groups each working to improve the lives of families after ABI. Each group reports to a quarterly reporting committee and the organisation is steered by the strategy group. Each of the working groups, with the exception of strategy, meets every 6-8 weeks and has an open and evolving membership, regularly welcoming new members. If you would like to get involved, please email anchorpoint@UKABIF.org.uk

 

		Co-ordinator
Research	Promote excellence in the evidence base, translating research into best practice for families after ABI.	Dr Sue Jackson
Information	Provide expert consultancy for the development of resources that support the needs of families after ABI.	Dr Alyson Norman
Practice	a/w update	Dr Charlie Whiffin
Policy	Influence policy to ensure family needs are recognised and met.	Dr Alyson Norman
Lives	Amplify the voice of families after ABI so their unique experiences are heard, and their individual needs understood.	Dr Sue Jackson
Education	Create opportunities to learn about the consequences of ABI on the family.	Dr Alyson Norman
Strategy	Be an advocate of cross-sector cultural change so that families have the right to support after ABI.	Dr Charlie Whiffin

 

To follow our updates and register your interest join our UKABIF group and/or follow our social media pages. To join our mailing please emailanchorpoint@UKABIF.org.uk

 

Social media #FamiliesAfterABI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9022229/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/234861342157872

Twitter:https://twitter.com/anchorpoint_abi

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anchorpoint_abi/

 

To find out more about Anchor Point or to get involved:

www.anchorpointabi.org

 

We are also supported in our endeavours by the following organisations