Join us in London for our brain injury conference, where our exciting line-up of speakers will explore how communication evolves following an acquired brain injury. Â
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You’ll hear from advocacy specialists and leading experts in speech therapy, who will address cognitive communication disorders and multicultural communication challenges. Representatives from the United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) will provide an update on the national ABI strategy and their N-ABLES group will share insights on how to support education professionals to teach children with brain injury. Â
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Liam Hamilton and Meg Fozzard from our Imagine campaign will join us, alongside more of our inspirational clients, to share their lived experience of brain injury following serious injury or medical negligence. Â
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And prepare to be entertained with a special stand-up comedy slot and music from Headway East London's Choir. Â
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Charities working in brain injury and disability will be exhibiting throughout the day, providing excellent opportunities for networking and connection. Â
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You’re also warmly invited to join us for drinks after the conference. Â
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Please note: the programme is subject to change. Â
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Places are limited so please RSVP to let us know you are coming. Â
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Who should attend? Â
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Our conference will be of interest to healthcare professionals, educators and charities working in the field of acquired brain injury. Â
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How you can get involvedÂ
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We want you to feel fully immersed in the day and there will be opportunities to ask questions throughout. If you want to ask our panel any questions in advance, please submit them when you respond. Â
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A few words about our artworkÂ
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‘Organised Chaos’ is how life feels for artist Brad Reay, who woke up in hospital unable to walk or talk when a cyst was found on his brain. After seven major brain surgeries, he now needs 24-hour care because of his memory loss. Brad finds solace and serenity in drawing and painting and each mark is a step towards his inner peace. Brad has showcased his work at prestigious venues such as the Southbank Centre, Rich Mix, Autograph Gallery, Barbican Curve Gallery and UCLH. His compositions and use of vivid colour resonate deeply with viewers, evoking a range of emotions and leaving a lasting impression. Â
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Sarah is a Partner in the serious injury team at Irwin Mitchell. Sarah specialises in complex cases involving life changing injuries and has a particular expertise in neurotrauma; bringing claims for both adults and children who have suffered a brain injury.
She is accredited as a brain injury specialist by the APIL injury Accreditation Scheme and has close links with Headway having been appointed as a Trustee of Headway East London in 2013.
Sarah is also a committee member for the Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London (ABIL) and is keen to raise awareness of acquired brain injury across London and the UK.
Sarah is passionate about rehabilitation and has extensive experience of securing early interim payments so that she can put rehabilitation in place for her clients to ensure that their rehabilitation can start as soon as possible.