We are delighted to announce preliminary details of the UKABIF Summit 2023. This promises to be a day to educate, enlighten and connect!

Programme

8:00 - 9.30am
Registration - Exhibition and Poster Viewing

9.30 - 9.45am
Welcome from the Chair
Professor Andrew Bateman

9.45 - 10:00am
The Acquired Brain Injury Strategy and raising awareness in Parliament
Sir Chris Bryant, MP and Chair of the APPG for ABI

10:00 - 10:30am
TBI-Reporter A UK Wide Platform for Clinical TBI Research
Professor David Menon,  Principal Researcher, TBI-Reporter

10:30 - 11:00am
Experts by Experience - leading the way
James Piercy, UKABIF Trustee and Young Experts by Experience in ABI

11:00- 11:30am - Coffee - Exhibition and Poster Viewing 

Women in Brain Injury

11:30 - 11:45am
Why we need to consider sex and gender differences
Katherine Price Snedaker , Pro-Bono CEO and Founder, PINK Concussions

11:45 - 12:00pm
Brain Injury, Neck Strength and Rugby: The Importance of Sex and Gender
Dr Elisabeth Williams, FHEA, MRSNZ, Senior Lecturer, Swansea University

12:00 - 12:15pm
Too Many to Count - Brain Injury in the Context of Domestic Abuse
Steffy Bechelet, Brain Injury and Domestic Abuse Researcher, Brainkind
Dr Annmarie Burns, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Brainkind

12:15 - 12:30pm
How can the Care Act (2014) and Social Work leadership in safeguarding support bespoke approaches working with women with acquired brain injury?
Ellie Atkins, Manager & Safeguarding Lead, Manchester City Council

12:30- 1:30pm - Lunch - Exhibition and Poster Viewing 

1:30 - 2:00pm
The Role of Cannabis in Recovery from Brain Injury
Professor Mike Barnes, MD, FRCP, Hon Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation, University of Newcastle

Suicide and Brain Injury

2:00 - 2:10pm
Introduction from the Chair
Dr Ana Miorelli MRCPsych PhD, Consultant Psychiatrist, Tony Hills Unit, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

2:10- 2:25pm
The UK Government Suicide Strategy
Liz Twist, MP

2:25 - 2:45pm
Suicide and Self Harm in UK Prisons: The Importance of Screening for Traumatic Brain Injury
Hope Kent, PhD Researcher, University of Exeter

2:45 - 3:15pm - Tea - Exhibition and Poster Viewing 

3:15 - 3:40pm
Schools Survey - what do primary and secondary educators really know about brain injury?
Eleanor Bryant, Time for Change Wales

3:40 - 4:00pm
Tools to Change the Future of Neurorehabilitation services: Engaging Integrated Care Boards in The Neuurorehabilitation Agenda
Dr Jenna Moffitt, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologistm Cygnet Health Care
Jayne Herring, Commissioning and Delivery Manager (Tees Valley), North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

4:00 - 4:30pm
Navigating litigation to achieve the best results for patients
Andrew Axon,  Park Lane Plowden Chambers

 

You can now book places using our online system at early bird rates - if you are a member please login first so you can access further discounts!

Member - £187 (10% discount if booked before 30th September 2023)

Non Member - £255 (10% discount if booked before 30th September 2023)

NHS - £99  (this applies only to those who work in NHS and statutory settings - it does not apply to those with NHS email addresses who work in other settings)

 

Accredited by APIL Training for 5 CPD hours

 

Register for this event here

Some exhibition stands are still available - please contact info@ukabif.org.uk for details - discounts are available for UKABIF Members.

 

For those who would like to make the most of their stay in Manchester, a pre conference dinner will take place in the delightful Compass Room at The Lowry on Sunday 5th November. The evening will include presentation of the UKABIF Awards kindly sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors, Entertainment and Music. Tables and seats are now available for purchase please contact info@ukabif.org.uk for details.