Events
UKABIF would like to provide a definitive list of all events relating to acquired brain injury so please send details about your forthcoming events to info@ukabif.org.uk - thank you!
Northamptonshire ABI ForumLocation: Shoosmiths Solicitors, the Lakes, Northampton Date: 17th March 2010 There is no agenda for this event at this time West Sussex ABI NetworkLocation: Kerwin Court, near Slinfold Date: 19th March 2010 Headway in West Sussex. To discuss new service ideas and strategic plans for the service. 6th World Congress of Neurorehabilitation WCNR2010Location: Hofburg, Vienna, Austria Date: 21st March 2010 The program will feature lectures, symposia and workshops on clinicalpractice and research by leading experts from around the world. All levels of function will be addressed, from the basic science of neural plasticity and regeneration, to translational research targeting cognitive and physical abilities, to social reintegration and vocational rehabilitation. This breadth of content reflects a contemporary vision of the field of Neurorehabilitation that is leading to new breakthroughs in functional recovery after neural injury. Understanding Brain Injury: An Introduction to Working with Behaviour in CommunityLocation: Quaker Meeting House7 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2JL Date: 23rd March 2010
This practical 1 day workshop will begin by exploring the differences and interplay between emotions, behaviours and cognition. Participants will consider the factors which impact on behaviour following a brain injury and explore a variety of approaches for assessing and working with difficult behaviour within the community. There will be opportunity to discuss and try out some practical strategies to assist with changing behaviour. Rehabilitation: A Paradox in CareLocation: Priory Ticehurst House Date: 25th March 2010 Our ‘Rehabilitation: A Paradox in Care’ seminar will be led by Consultant Psychologist, Dr Andre van Graan, who will discuss rehabilitation versus care. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the therapeutic aspects of care for those with complex congenital conditions and acquired brain injury, with case study examples. Head Injuries and SportLocation: David Lloyd Centre, West End, Anniesland, Glasgow Date: 26th March 2010
Speakers include: Neurorehabilitation: Behavioural Modification after ABILocation: Cheshunt Marriott Hotel, Halfhide Lane,Turnford, Broxbourne, EN10 6NG Date: 31st March 2010 The conference features speakers Dr Andrew Worthington (Consultant in Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation Headwise), Nick Alderman (Consultant Neuropsychologist St Andrews), Dr Anjum Bashir (Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Brain Injury Services) and Leyla Ziyal (Consultant Neuropsychologist Brain Injury Services Essex) who will be looking at Neurobehavioural rehabilitation techniques and tips, neurorehabilitation in the real world and biological and humanistic interface in brain injury. Second UK Paediatric Neuropsychology Symposium: Rehabilitation and Educational SupportLocation: UCL Institute of Child Health, London Date: 19th April 2010 Following the success of the 1st UK Paediatric Neuropsychology symposium, the 2nd symposium will focus on Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and Educational Support. Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know: Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Anti-social BehaviourDate: 22nd April 2010 The Annual Conference of the Brain Injury Social Work Group (BISWG) will take place at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Thursday 22nd April. Thames valley Test Company AssessmentsLocation: The Oliver Zangwill Centre, Ely Date: 23rd April 2010 A one-day workshop, covering the general principles of neuropsychometric testing. It provides instruction in the use of cognitive assessments, test measurement and interpretation, applying the theory to clinical examples. Specific instruction will be given on three of the Thames Valley Tests - the Behavioural Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS), the Doors and People: a test of visual and verbal recall and recognition, and the Test of Everyday Attention (TEA). Northamptonshire ABI ForumLocation: Headway East Northants Date: 28th April 2010 There is no agenda for this event at this time Cogntive Assessment and RehabilitationLocation: The Oliver Zangwill Centre, Ely Date: 11th May 2010 Guest Speaker 'Professor Barbara Wilson' |
