British Association of Brain Injury & Complex Case Management

Case managers are familiar with the challenges that come with working with people who have suffered an acquired brain injury and the impact it has on them and their families. Yet there continues to be a lack of awareness of brain injury outside the industry. MP Chris Bryant, who was knighted in the New Year’s Honours list, has been instrumental in bringing ABI into focus, and his work has pushed the government into creating a strategy for ABI. With the details of the strategy due to be published in June, it makes this year’s Action for Brain Injury Week even more important.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Best Practice in Brain Injury and Complex Case Management Poster Presentation Submissions for 2023.

Our recent vestibular event in London welcomed case managers from across the country as we explored vestibular disorders, the effects they have and the different rehabilitation methods available. 

We are delighted to announce that our after-dinner entertainer at the BABICM Annual Conference 2023 is Stand-up Comedian Paul Sinah.

BABICM members took part in a research study, organised by the BABICM Research Group in conjunction with Plymouth University and recently published in the Journal of Long Term Care 1. The study showed that a good outcome in brain injury case management is client-centred and determined either by the client or in conjunction with the client, and where appropriate, their family to achieve improved quality of life1.

Over 380 case managers attended BABICM’s two-day Annual Conference held this month at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham.  Vicki Gilman, BABICM Chair welcomed delegates to hear about new developments in Sport-related Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) on Day 1, followed by an update on Protection, Safeguarding and Regulation on Day 2. 

This short video with BABICM Chair Vicki Gilman looks at the results of the Perfect Storm Survey carried out by BABICM members. The focus of the survey was the challenges case managers are experiencing in recruiting and retaining support workers for their clients.

This short video with BABICM Chair Vicki Gilman looks at the results of the Perfect Storm Survey carried out by BABICM members. The focus of the survey was the challenges case managers are experiencing in recruiting and retaining support workers for their clients.

A recent survey of BABICM members from different membership categories found  that the organisation meets member expectations, provides the support and information that case managers require, and communicates expertly and with an acceptable frequency.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Best Practice in Brain Injury Case Management Poster Presentation Submissions for 2022.

Have your say - deadline for Call for Evidence is 11.45 am on 6th June 2022
It is really important that the Government receives as much input as possible on priorities for inclusion in the cross-departmental strategy on ABI.

The BABICM Training Events Group organised a thought-provoking and educational conference this month, chaired by Andrew McGowan, Head of Neurotrauma at Sintons, about decision-making and capacity.

Yesterday (Monday 14 March) UKABIF joined other brain injury charities and organisations at the House Of Commons for the launch of the Call for Evidence in the Government’s recently agreed Acquired Brain Injury national strategy.

Jeff Goodright, Director at Cyber Spider hosted a workshop this month exploring how values, beliefs and experiences can affect decision-making in the workplace. The workshop looked at how values are developed, and discussed ethnocentrism, prejudice and discrimination and their impact on professional decision-making.

We are delighted to announce that our after-dinner speaker at the BABICM Annual Conference 2022 is Stand-up Comedian Aaron Simmonds.

Read the initial summary of the Perfect Storm survey results. Experiences shared as part of this survey will add to discussion and debate on the problems of recruitment, retention and costs of care/support work.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Best Practice in Brain Injury and Complex Case Management Poster Presentation Submissions for 2022.

The latest decisions, new ventures, successes and subgroup reports from the BABICM Council.

The BABICM Training Events Group organised a thought-provoking and educational conference this month, chaired by Andrew McGowan, Head of Neurotrauma at Sintons, about decision-making and capacity.

The Management group of the Institute of Registered Case Managers are pleased to share with you this consultation on IRCM's proposed standards.

The webinar entitled ‘The Research Journey, the First Steps’, introduced BABICM members to the subject of qualitative research with a presentation by Dr Alyson Norman, Associate Professor of Psychology at Plymouth University

BABICM celebrated 25 years at its Annual two-day Conference ‘Dual Diagnoses: Another Brick in the Wall, Building Competence in Complex Case Management’, held last month at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham. Welcoming 340 delegates Vicki Gilman, BABICM Chair said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be able to welcome you all to this conference - it’s been so long since we were able to meet face-to-face”.

View the photographs taken at the BABICM Annual Conference Dinner on the 20th October 2021 at the Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham. Copies can be requested from secretary@babicm.org

The British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM), is holding a one-day conference, sponsored by Sintons, to discuss the challenges facing case managers, clients and legal teams when individuals have the capacity to make decisions that  impact on their rehabilitation and could involve litigation.

Setting up and managing care teams whilst navigating the statutory services arenas can provide case managers with a steep learning curve. In this four part series, we explored setting up care packages, accessing direct payments and NHS Continuing Care funding and in the final session, considerations for those inevitable issues which may arise.

Setting up and managing care teams whilst navigating the statutory services arenas can provide case managers with a steep learning curve. In this four part series, we explored setting up care packages, accessing direct payments and NHS Continuing Care funding and in the final session, considerations for those inevitable issues which may arise.

Conundrums of Case Management: Navigating the Ethical challenges was a thought provoking webinar series exploring the ethical considerations in contemporary case management practice.

This much anticipated event took place across 7 weeks as an online webinar series and was an opportunity to hear, explore and share ethical dilemmas which present themselves, and critically appraise possible approaches.

Our notable speakers shared different perspectives hot topics, and include medical professionals, researchers and solicitors all distinguished in their respective fields.

In the year in which BABICM celebrate 25 years , we are excited to welcome a new Chair.

BABICM's Professional Practice and Membership group have produced a new checklist for Solicitors, Deputies and Paralegals to use when selecting a Case Manager.

During the month of November, the Chairs from BABICM, CMSUK and VRA were invited to present to delegates at the CMSUK and APIL conferences. The Institute of Registered Case Managers explained the history behind the development of this professional body and provided us with the latest updates.

NICE are looking for both lay members (people using services, family members and carers, and members of the public and community or voluntary sector) and people with a professional or practitioner background.

BABICM are excited to launch the latest research project.

Our design the BABICM Christmas Card campaign is back!

The coronavirus crisis has severely limited the amount of face-to-face contact that rehabilitation services can have with their clients. See the full Irwin Mitchell report, contributed to by BABICM Chair Angela Kerr.

See the latest feature on the Institute of Registered Case Managers in this years copy of the Brain & Spinal injury Handbook.

Keep on Keeping on – Live Q&A session with BABICM

BABICM are looking for talented individuals who have had a brain or complex injury who may be interested in showcasing their artistic talents at next years BABICM Annual conference.

From 1st April 2020, all domiciliary care workers in Wales will need to be registered with Social Care Wales, in the same way as social workers are.

BABICM Chair Angela Kerr talks about 'Professionalising Case Management' at the APIL 30th Anniversary Conference.

BABICM are now registered as stakeholders with NICE for the following quality standards.

Disclosure Dilemmas: Not for the faint hearted 2020, was a timely and exciting one-day workshop which covered the legal and practical implications of disclosure of documentation during the course of the litigation process and considered to be a vital event for brain injury case managers and all others leading and involved in litigation.

Westminster Hall debate on Acquired Brain Injury which will take place on 6th February 2020.

Purpose: Acquired Brain Injuries, caused by a range of illnesses and injuries, can lead to long-term difficulties for individuals; mental health problems, cognitive and executive impairment and psychosocial problems including relationship breakdown, substance abuse and potentially homelessness. The study aimed to seek and gain a more definitive understanding of the inter-relationship of Acquired Brain Injury, substance abuse and homelessness by identifying key themes associated with the inter-relationship between these variables.

We hosted another hugely popular and valuable Beyond the Beginnings training workshop on the 14th November 2019, in Manchester.

'Case Managing with Curiosity and Creativity: Planning the Best Personalised Care' was a sell out event held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on December 3rd 2019 and chaired by David Knifton QC at Exchange Chambers. Sessions led by experts in Case Management, Training, Care Management, CHC Funding and Deputyship.

We are delighted to announce that our after-dinner speaker at the BABICM Annual Conference 2020 is Ben Shevlin, Stand up Comedian and supporter of brain injury awareness.

Following on from the report received from Andy Brown at the CQC in response to our request for clarification of registration of Case Managers. Angela Kerr Chair of BABICM and Karen Burgin from CMSUK had a meeting with the CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales) to discuss registration of Case Managers in Wales on the 11th October 2019. We have now received their response.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Best Practice in Brain Injury Case Management Poster Presentation Submissions for 2021.

'Life of Brian' was latest instalment in the 'Life of' series and was held at the Marriott in Leicester on 8th , an October 2019 and chaired by previous BABICM TEG Chair Vicki Gilman. Delegates travelled from across the UK attending sessions led by experts in Paedatrics, Case Management, Education, Psychology, Medical Negligence law, Deputyship and Safeguarding. Many delegates took to Twitter to share their positive feedback and post updates throughout the day.

Are you looking for an new art project for your clients? Can you help? BABICM are looking for a design for this years Christmas card.

BABICM were invited to observe the parliamentary debate on acquired brain injury at Westminster on the 2nd July 2019.

Following on from the success of the Annual Conference 2019, here is your chance to become involved in next years event.

The BABICM Annual Conference 2019: 'Crisis, What Crisis' was officially our biggest, most successful and most talked about conference we've ever hosted! Read on to view images and videos of the day...

Nick Goodwin, formerly the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) director for access to justice policy, has today taken over the role of Public Guardian for England and Wales and Chief Executive of the office of the Public Guardian (OPG), following the retirement of Alan Eccles.

Alex Rook, a Partner in the Public Law team at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, lead a hugely popular talk on 'Changes In Deprivation of Liberties and the Mental Capacity Act' at the BABICM Annual Conference 2019: Crisis, What Crisis?

BABICM has been sent a response from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding the registration of case managers. Read on to view the full report.

BABICM is supporting the international Unmasking Brain Injury project, led by the IPBIS that encourages people with ABI to consider emotions and values relating to themselves and the impact of their brain injury. 

We are delighted to announce that our after-dinner speaker at the BABICM Annual Conference 2019 is Jack Martindale, the author of Battling a Brain Injury: The Life that Jack built.

To register or not to register: that is the question...

Case managers, litigators, experts and counsel from both sides of the litigation fence deemed our first 'Disclosure Dilemmas: not for the faint hearted event' a triumph.

We have a very exciting NEW marketing and delegate package for our Annual Conference 2019 in June. BE QUICK, this offer is limited; we expect the package to sell out quickly. 

Neuro-rehab bed numbers must triple in the UK to meet demand but a recruitment crisis could hold back progress. Angela Kerr, BABICM Chair, speaks to the NR Times.

We hosted another hugely popular and valuable New & Would Be training workshop on the 20th March 2019, in Gatwick.

Why you can't afford to miss our Annual Conference 2019, crafted exclusively for brain injury & complex case management and affiliated professionals.

A new Rehabilitation Prescription (RP2019), the tool that documents the rehabilitation needs of the individual with Acquired Brain Injury, has been launched.

We are delighted to announce the launch of a NEW BABICM membership category for charities.

Presenting the Annual Conference 2019: Crisis, What Crisis two-day programme.

Career contentedness varies between the brain injury professions, as Angela Kerr, BABICM Chair, explains to the NR Times.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Best Practice in Brain Injury Case Management Poster Presentation Submissions for 2019. We will showcase posters that meet our criteria at our Annual Conference 2019, this summer, during a special Poster Presentation event.

We are truly honoured to have secured a Keynote address from the Rt Hon Judge Hilder, Senior Judge of the Court of Protection at our Annual Conference 2019 - as well as other inspiring specialists in brain injury and complex case management, rehabilitation, neuropsychology, research, DoLs and litigation.

BABICM Chair, Angel Kerr, held a meeting this week with Holly Simpson of the Ministry of Justice. Holly is collating information regarding the vulnerability of the elderly, people with learning disabilities and individuals with a brain injury to exploitation and financial abuse.

We are delighted to announce the date of our unmissable Annual Conference & AGM for 2019: crisis, what crisis? This is set to be the brain injury case management event of the year - register your interest today!

The ABI Alliance - which BABICM supports in its national Rehabilitation Prescription campaign - meet today to discuss the next stage of the project and its estimated launch date.

If you're looking to be one of the first to hear about our latest news, research, industry partnerships or events and training announcements, read on!

BABICM’s latest event 'Only the Brave' tackles the complex reality of brain injury case management – the cases that feature a dual or a complex diagnosis. BABICM members can access their Earlybird discounted rate for a limited time only!

Just a few seconds of your time will help to put Acquired Brain Injury on the research map!

Help us shape the future of BABICM services & support by helping us to create the most relevant & meaningful Special Interest Groups for our members.

Be the first to book onto our sell-out annual training programme for new & aspiring case managers.

BABICM, as part of the ABI Alliance, shares key information on the Rehab Prescription campaign for case managers and their clients.

The 'Making the Abstract Real' Report from the Acquired Brain Injury and Mental Capacity Group has been published, following the House of Lords Select committee review of MCA.