BABICM Research Articles

21 Jul

BABICM members take part in published research

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.

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26 Jun

BABICM Best Practice Poster Competition 2023 Winners Announced

On the 6th & 7th June 2023 BABICM presented their annual conference entitled ‘Steering Steady in a World of Complexity” at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. This year, for the first time, there was an award of £500 to the best poster, and an opportunity to write an article or present their work next year at Conference.

03 Oct

BABICM Conference 2023 - After-Dinner Speaker Announced

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

21 Jul

BABICM members take part in published research

01 Dec

The inter-relationship between acquired brain injury, substance use and homelessness; the impact of adverse childhood experiences: an interpretative phenomenological analysis study

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.

10 Dec

Importance of Engaging in Research

In this article, Philippa Feltham-White, an experienced brain injury case manager, will provide her experience and thoughts on the importance of engaging in research.

12 Aug

Behind the Cloak of Competence

This article aims to summarise the research completed by BABICM and Plymouth University which explored the experiences of BICMs and the use of the MCA.

01 Feb

Supported Decision Making: Brain injury case managers’ experience of mental capacity & the Mental Capacity Act

Following the House of Lords Select Committee request for information regarding the use of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) with clients with ABI, the British Association of Brain Injury & Complex Case Managers (BABICM) undertook a very successful response, members’ evidence playing a significant part in the report that their Lordships produced. We are aware from our practice and our colleagues that issues relating to the assessment of mental capacity, to supported decision-making and supporting people in the community remain a key area of concern. Brain Injury Case Managers (BICMs) have significant experience that will be invaluable in this regard.

16 Sep

Making the Abstract Real: Acquired Brain Injury and Mental Capacity. Report following House of Lords Select committee review of MCA

The Acquired Brain Injury and Mental Capacity Act Interest Group was a group of experienced brain injury specialists formed an email-based interest group during the recent House of Lords select committee investigation into the workings of the Mental Capacity Act. BABICM members (including those who were Council members) significantly contributed to the report.