Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation in Wales: Time for Change

A group focused on the ambitions of the Time for Change programme has been established for some time emanating from the regional group in South Wales ( SWABIF).

The Amser am Newid Cymru - Time for Change Wales group was established recognising that the unique sociocultural landscape of Wales warranted an equivalent report to the APPG Time for Change report that considers the demographics, geography and service provision in Wales.

In 2021, this need resulted in the development and publication of the 'Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation in Wales: Time for Change’  report, funded by Kyle’s Goal.

Since its launch, the Amser am Newid Cymru/ Time for Change Wales group has undertaken a programme of work in health and education, which are devolved matters in Wales.

Key activities:

- A summary of findings from our UK-wide survey exploring educators perceptions and understanding of acquired brain injury was presented at IPBIS's Fifth Biennial Conference on Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury, held in Glasgow in September 2024. This research was a collaboration between members of the Amser am Newid group and N-ABLES. Watch the talk here.
- In 2024, the Time for Change Wales and N-ABLEs launched their ABI Return to Education Guidance for Wales, a bilingual resource aligned to the new Curriculum of Wales
- In 2021 a petition to 'ensure appropriate provision of services and support for people with an Acquired Brain Injury in Wales' was submitted to the Welsh Senedd, led by Dr Claire Williams, School of Psychology, Swansea University leading to meaningful exchanges with key stakeholders including Eluned Morgan AS/MS.
Click on the image below to open the report in either English or Welsh

English Version Welsh Version

Current Members include:

Chloe Hayward, Executive Director, UKABIF

Julie Smith, Director, Operations Director, Case Management Cymru

Cari-Sowden Taylor, Partner, Hugh James Dr Claire Williams, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Swansea University

Katherine Simmons, Volunteer, Kyle’s Goal

Dr Eleanor Bryant, Intern, UKABIF and post-graduate researcher Swansea University

Jakko Morello, Clinical Director, Morello Health Ltd

Emma Hale, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Totus Neurorehabilitation

Thank you to Case Management Cymru for funding the Amser am Newid Cymru- Time for Change Wales programme.

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Acquired Brain Injury and Neurorehabilitation in Wales: Time for Change

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