Members News

Following on from a record number of poster entries in 2024, BABICM are delighted to launch the 2025 poster presentation competition. Entries are to be displayed and judged during the annual 2 day event on 17th and 18th June 2025 and as well as printed copies for display.  For the first time, all entries will be available to view on the BABICM website prior to the conference!

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

BABICM are delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Hammond-Hawkins to lead our new Educational Scoping Project (ESP). The six-month ESP aims to explore how BABICM members wish to develop and deliver formal routes of education within brain and complex injury case management.

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.

This form has been devised by BABICM to support case managers with the information they might usefully provide to referrers from whom they receive requests for information about their services. It is for each company and/or individual to decide what information they wish to share. The following suggestions aim to help you to think through the information you have and to select what you wish to provide.

Guidance for Members Receiving Requests for Information about Standards and Operational Information

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

BABICM Research group launch new study.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

We share the BABICM Chair's AGM Address for 2019, the results of the recent BABICM Council elections and much more. Read on...

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 BABICM Board and Council members met recently to focus its strategic vision and objectives for the year ahead.

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!

You may have seen our shiny new website and BABICM Member Area has launched. We have some essential user information for our members so please keep reading!

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

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

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