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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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”.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.