No Man’s Land – bridging the gaps in services for people with acquired brain injuries

Event Notes:

A day filled with education, networking and joint planning for social workers with an interest in acquired brain injury.

Sessions will include:

Navigating the gaps between hospital and home
This session will be delivered by members of the multi discplinary team from the Frank Cooksey Unit

Neurorehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury  in Children
Dr David McCormick, Consultant Paediatrician, Neurorehabilitation, King’s College Hospital
Miranda Taylor, Senior Social Worker, Paediatric Neurology

Capacity Issues for people with Acquired Brain Injuries
Dr David Okai MRCPsych MD(Res) PGDip(CBT), Clinical Lead for Maudsley Neuropsychiatrist

The case of BJB
Sam Karim, KC
King’s Chambers

Reaching across the divide – how independent case managers can facilitate effective collaboration between private and statutory services.
Wendy Irons, DipSW, Brain Injury Case Manager, Head First
The challenges and benefits of Local Authorities, NHS Services and Private Case Managers working together with adults with acquired brain injuries. Drawing on experience of work within Adult Social Care, Continuing Healthcare and Brain Injury Case Management Wendy will look at some case examples and practical ideas for effective joint working.