“Too many workers are injured or killed every year as a result of falls from height during construction work. These incidents can be prevented if reasonably practicable measures such as scaffolding or netting are put in place to protect workers.” HSE 👇 press.hse.gov.uk/2025/12/08/c...

Have posted this before, but with the New Year celebrations just around the corner. Please DONT Drink & DRIVE

I've got to be honest, we may as well call it a night #DuvetKnowItsChristmas

🚨 PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! 🚨 Are you a young person, aged 18-25, who sustained an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) during childhood (between the ages of 4 and 17)? Or are you an educator or parent/guardian supporting a child with ABI? If so, we want to hear from you!

Check out this new paper by Dr. John Whyte highlighting the development of GUIDE-Rehab - a new reporting guideline tool that will assist in the reporting of rehabilitation interventions by enhancing transparency, replicability, and clinical implementation research. 📈 https://ow.ly/o6vz50XMJwZ

Our Institute Aphasia Center, founded in 1996, provides #therapy programs, #research opportunities, & social activities for people with #aphasia. They also have a virtual resource library with an excellent selection of videos/articles about #aphasia. 🧠💬📚 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/CvIe50XJFJH

nhscep.com great to hear from you Tamsin at this amazing @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social day

Did you know…. Membership of this category is FREE - we will contact you every 5 years to make sure you still wish to continue your membership. To sign up, visit our website. #UKABIF #Memberships #SignUp #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury

Perceived cognitive workload & time to do a sustained visual attention task were ⬆️ in those with lasting symptoms after mild TBI. Perceived cognitive workload was linked to symptom severity & mental fatigue & could be a marker of ongoing issues & a rehab target. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Drs. Tom Watanabe & Rosalie Ellis studied the relationship between neuropsychiatric outcomes & TBI-induced autonomic dysfunction. Evidence suggests ⬇️ heart rate variability may improve post-traumatic stress disorder & anxiety after #TBI. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40141-025-00512-7

A wonderful selection of ancient Roman finds from the city of Colchester in Essex, known in ancient times as Camulodunum, including jewellery, coin hoards, pottery and fresco fragments. Now on display at Colchester Castle. @colmuseums.bsky.social #FindsFriday

I'm a Britt on a UK beach. Sewage systems would be sexy.

The University of Oslo (Norway) has announced an exciting position as Associate Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology: 👉 www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

If you’re waking up to yet another news programme on tv or radio that is over platforming REFORM with 4 MPs and not mentioning any other opposition party, you know what to do. Sign here and get anyone else you know to sign. Fair coverage now. Takes 30 seconds petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

A place of sanctuary. 60stories.essex.ac.uk/a-place-of-s...

The 14th World Congress on #Neurorehabilitation will be Oct 14-17, 2026 in Daegu, South Korea, and we're pleased to share that the call for proposals is open! Sessions will include symposia, roundtables, workshops, and more. Submit your proposal by Sept 15, 2025: wfnr-congress.org/Data/List/Ca...

#Aphasia affects millions - yet awareness remains heartbreakingly low. The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia have pledged AU$72,958 in funding to launch a co-designed awareness campaign...if we can match it. Join us, share & #MatchtheMomentum www.justgiving.com/campaign/qar...

fantastic work here!

New report flagging rehabilitation unmet needs ncepod.org.uk/2025icur/Inf...

Great to be here at the East of England Trauma Network Rehab Workshop. An insightful morning with @andrewbateman.bsky.social Sushant Jeurkar and @juliagirard.bsky.social. Look forward to afternoon discussions on current practice and planning for the future. #RighttoRehab #braininjury #neurotrauma

Great to be with Headway Suffolk - at their conference we got to meet Norman and see this film - stroke affects not only the old! youtu.be/at-1tfMFMJo

So I have just heard that one of my new roles with ACPIN will be to contribute to the leadership of this event in 2027. This year 461 attendees.

ACPIN AGM kicking off webcast from Maastricht

Calling all UK physios & exercise professionals! Whether or not you deliver cardiorespiratory training after stroke or TIA, we want to hear from you. Help improve future care. Fill in the short survey: ths.im/43gqyCI

Still space for a few more free papers, abstract window has been extended

First I’m heading to London to attend a roundtable mtg in Portcullis House www.policyconnect.org.uk/events/joine...

An interesting day ahead finishes with this panel www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/events/f...

📢 #OPSYRIS2025 — an international multidisciplinary conference on the psychological aspects of #stroke — will take place in person at the University of Manchester and online on 11 July 2025. 🧠 We look forward to welcoming you. opsyris.org/meetings/man...

@parkinsons.org.uk it was good to see how the recent awareness month was discussed in the House of commons hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...

More evidence re ABI and homelessness + how service provision is misaligned with the needs of people with ABI. So much money wasted by making services inaccessible for ppl with ABI @dralysonnorman.bsky.social @andrewbateman.bsky.social @biswg-uk.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

another reason for interested researchers and people experienced in this area to hold the date <4 November> for an exciting event... contact me if you are hoping to do research in this space whatever you do, come to @ukabif.bsky.social summit

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is a vital part of the work we do. To show our appreciation, we have created a page on our website to publicly thank everyone involved in our PPIE work this year: tinyurl.com/PPIE-thanks #PPIE #PPI #Acknowldgement #ThankYou #braininjury

On April 16th, a draft of the proposed Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget was leaked—and the news is deeply alarming for the brain injury community. Learn more here tinyurl.com/4jkxb5ms

Add your voice to Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and urge the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy to meet with BIAA as they work to protect critical services, programs, and research. Click here: biausa.quorum.us/campaign/120...

ACL’s NIDILRR has been a critical catalyst and hub for recovery and rehabilitation research for people with traumatic injuries. #rehabilitation #disability #DisabilitySky #ACL #HHS

@ukabif.bsky.social friends will be disturbed to see this.

BIAA has sent an open letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. urging a meeting about proposed cuts to critical brain injury programs. These cuts would be devastating for people living with brain injury, their families, and their communities. biausa.org/public-affai...

If you are a researcher ready to share new insights from your rehab research, the free papers are a great moment to meet with a friendly audience

SRR 2025 Summer Conference in partnership with @bournemouthuni - Tuesday 15th July with optional CPD day on Monday 14th July. Abstract window now open, submit by 11th May 2025. register.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75343?...

Who here is going to Maastricht for the Neurorehab Congress ? What are you most looking forward to? www.neurorehabrepair.eu

Turning points after stroke: a webinar series coming up this next month wakelet.com/wake/rHVVBqT...

Research leadership development opportunity: www.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel...

We’re turning one! 🎉 To celebrate, we’re launching a month of events this April at the University of Essex, tackling key global health issues. Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and critical conversations. Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/cghier-967...

@nihr.bsky.social today i had chance to dial into the team meeting of the global community created by @gemmsresearch.bsky.social it is truly the most wonderful project, building capacity and addressing a hugely important range of issues affecting refugee and migrant health.

SRR 2025 Summer Conference in partnership with @bournemouthuni - Tuesday 15th July with optional CPD day on Monday 14th July. Abstract window now open, submit by 11th May 2025. register.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75343?...

Some super information here about a funded masters degree opportunity if you're an early career AHP or social worker interested in research

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Headway’s Director of Operations @clairefdslt.bsky.social with award-winning director Kit Vincent, Headway member Dave Mercer, Neuropsychologist and University of Essex prof @andrewbateman.bsky.social and Neuroscientist Julia Harris.

Join us for a screening of @headwaylondon.bsky.social’s The Magic Of Chaos and panel discussion. 📅 13 May, 6pm 📍 SWC, London 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-scree...

Chaired by Claire Farrington Douglas, panellists include: • Kit Vincent - Director • Dave Mercer - Contributor • @andrewbateman.bsky.social - University of Essex • Julia Harris - SWC

There are three episodes now available from my chat to colleagues from Rusk Rehab podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...