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BABICM has collaborated with Headway to produce a new factsheet on case management following a brain injury.

Having accrued decades of experience in the field of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) – owning 7 different models over a span of 23 years – The Edwards Family knew just what to look for when setting out for what would be their eighth.

We are thrilled to announce the adoption of Recite Me assistive technology on our website. This new and innovative accessibility toolbar on our website helps to ensure all our website visitors can read and understand the content on our website, in a way that best suits their needs.

Watch  Barry read about his experience of having a stroke and his recovery at QEF's Care and Rehabilitation Centre. His ability to write his story and read it aloud is one of the things Barry is most proud of from his recovery.

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.

The 13th February 2023 saw the publication of the new OPG deputyship standards and accompanying guidance for lay, professional and public authority deputies. The new standards streamlined the July 2015 standards as well as creating new obligations that all Deputies ought to be aware of.

Jacqueline Webb & Co is the UK’s most trusted rehabilitation cost consultancy with over 35 years of experience. We take pride in our reputation for producing high quality reports from our team of excellent clinicians – many of whom are Case Managers. Our sole focus is producing rehabilitation cost reports and we know from years of experience how best to train and support our experts in all aspects of our medico-legal work.

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 Institute of Registered Case Managers (IRCM) has consulted with case managers on its proposed minimum Standards currently being developed to measure the competence and behaviour of registrants. The IRCM is in the process of considering the entry requirements for registration, and these will be framed on the proposed Standards.

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

The National Guideline Alliance (NGA), on behalf of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), is looking to recruit some final committee members to develop a social care guideline.

The Headway Brain Injury Identity Card is designed to help police officers and staff more easily identify brain injury survivors and ensure that they receive an appropriate response and support.

Jackie Burt, Case Manager at Westcountry Case Management and long time BABICM member, has been recognised with an MBE in the Queen's New Years Honours list for her services to people with brain injury.

The Open Justice - Court of Protection Project are looking for BABICM members who would like to observe hearings and contribute to the Project.

The Liberty Protection Safeguards will provide protection for people aged 16 and
above who are or who need to be deprived of their liberty in order to enable their
care or treatment and lack the mental capacity to consent to their arrangements.

Brain injury case managers are easing away from a “virtual first” approach to rehabilitation, with the majority set to make referrals to residential based programmes over the next three months.

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

A Lake District charity has developed the UK’s first COVID-19 compliant brain injury rehabilitation programme combining traditional clinical therapies with physical activity in the outdoors.

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.

A scheme has launched to refund those who may have paid more than they should for some
deputyship fees.

Webinar Launch - ‘Why do Case Managers become successful Care Experts?’:

Nearly 50% of our expert care team are Case Managers in their day job. So let us explain why we feel the two roles go 'hand in hand' and why it is important that Case Managers understand the Care Expert role.

The Childrens Trust are addressing the Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Spiritual (SPECS) aspects of neurorehabilitation with their bespoke training event.

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is the leading cause of mortality in children and young people worldwide.

An article by Katie James - Head of Brain Injury Community Services

We have added a new downloadable series of PDFs for Members in our Resource Area

Did you know? The Royal Bucks has significant experience in managing patients with tracheostomies and patients who require invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Exoskeletons aren’t necessarily a new concept, however advances in technology have resulted in a range of products that are designed for clinical and personal use to allow spinal injured patients the chance to stand and walk. The Royal Bucks explains the important differences and benefits for your clients.

Technology-assisted interventions are now becoming increasingly important in dealing with the complex post-injury needs of brain injury clients.