Members News

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.

A recent survey targeting BABICM members in relation to the ESP has yielded encouraging outcomes, drawing responses from case managers with varying levels of experience.

In May, The Training and Education Group brought together five specialists in the field of bladder, bowel and skin management that focused on providing case managers with essential knowledge on the effective management of conditions arising from spinal cord injuries.

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.

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 Sinha

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

BABICM are excited to launch the latest research project.

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

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

As of the 13th February 2020 BABICM Chair Angela Kerr has been appointed as Chair of the Institute of Registered Case Managers. Angela supesedes Carole Chantler, of CMSUK in her new role.

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.

BABICM Research group launch new study.

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

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.

At the Annual Conference back in June we were very privileged to have HHJ Carolyn Hilder, the Supreme Judge at the Court of Protection speak directly to our delegates and answer some of their questions.

Article thanks to Andrew Mernin at the NR Times

Updated results following the debate with Celia Kitzinger around the withdrawal of nutrition and hydration for minimum awareness state patients.

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

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 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. 

BABICM's Annual General Meeting 2019 will take place on the 25th June 2019. Read on for details and to download your Voting Form.

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.

BABICM has been informed by NICE that its topic engagement exercise for the NICE decision-making and mental capacity quality standard, will run from the 5th July 2019 to the 19th July 2019.

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.

NICE is developing new guidelines on a number of topics. It is encouraging stakeholders to register their organisation for these topics.

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.

Our Council provides it's first monthly update on the latest decisions, new ventures, successes and subgroup reports from BABICM.

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

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 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 shares an essential research overview on the interrelationship of functional skills in individuals living in the community, following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury.

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.

Useful information on the OPG and professional deputies, how the OPG works and contact details.

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