Adult Brain Injury Conference
New Frontiers – The Headlines
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New Frontiers – The Headlines
Thursday 11th June & Friday 12th June 2026
Our Adult Brain Injury Conference took place on Thursday 11th June and Friday 12th June at the Lowry (Salford Quays) in Manchester. The event brought together legal, healthcare, and case management professionals dedicated to supporting individuals affected by brain injury.
The conference is APIL accredited, providing valuable professional development for all attendees.
Conference Timings:
Thursday 11th June
8:30AM – 5.20PM
Friday 12th June
8:30AM – 4:50PM
Conference Ticket Prices
Member | Non-Member | |
Thursday 11th June | £135 (+VAT) | £260 (+VAT) |
Friday 12th June (COP) | £135 (+VAT) | £260 (+VAT) |
Two Day Tickets | £235 (+VAT) | £360 (+VAT) |
If you’re a member of the Brain Injury Group, please contact enquiries@braininjurygroup.co.uk for your discount code. For every delegate ticket purchased, Brain Injury Group will donate £10 to its charity partners of the Adult Brain Injury Conference.
Please note: To ensure the conference remains focused on learning and professional practice, and to maintain a fair experience for our exhibitors and sponsors, delegate places are reserved for non-BDM roles aligned with that purpose.
Find Out More about Our Charity Partner
This year the Brain Injury Group is proud to be hosting our Adult Brain Injury Conference in support of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.
As part of the conference, we pledge to donate £10 for every delegate ticket purchased for the Adult Brain Injury Conference, with additional contributions made via our JustGiving pages.
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is the oldest independent hospital and medical charity in the UK. At the heart of its work is a mission to meet the needs of people with complex disabilities which have arisen from a profound brain injury.
Through expert clinical care, therapeutic rehabilitation and compassionate support, the hospital helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Donate below.
Conference Topics
Day 1 – 11th June 2026
Chair – Stephen Killalea KC, Devereux Chambers
- The Government’s New Road Safety Strategy | Ruth Purdie OBE, UKROEd
- Lived Experience: Sports Rehabilitation & Social Interaction After Brain Injury
Nicholas Cass, Life Works Rehabilitation & Ryan Price, Heads Up Therapies - Charity Partner Spotlight: The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
- Misdiagnosis, Delays and Poor Treatment of Brain Tumours
Mr Paul Grundy, University Hospital Southampton & Edward Bishop KC, Deka Chambers - Managing the Risks of AI in Expert Evidence
Geoff Simpson, Hodge Jones & Allen and Ramune Mickeviciute, Hugh James - Updates in Tracheostomy Invasive Ventilation in a Community Setting
Becs Page & Alice Bruce, CHD Rehabilitation Services - Genetic Testing in High Value Claims | Patricia Leonard, 7BR Barristers Chambers
- NICE Guidelines in Practice | Dr Gaby Parker, North West London Hospitals NHS Trust
- Latest Research and Understanding of the Long-Term Consequences of a Head Injury Dr Neil Graham, National Hospital for Neurology
Day 2 – 12th June 2026
Chair – Edward Lamb KC, Deka Chambers
- Utilising the Court of Protection in Injury Work | Edward Lamb KC, Deka Chambers
- Complex Mental Health Needs in Brain Injury: Practical Strategies for Risk Management and Crisis Response | Emily De Vulder, Head First
- Mental Health and Resilience: A Shared Journey
Clarke & Carrie Carlisle, Former Footballer and Author & Presenter - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Balancing Protection and Autonomy in Intimate Relationships, Including Sexual Relations, Marriage, and Coercive Control
| Sophia Roper, Serjeants’ Inn - Strategies & Practicalities: Managing Funds in Partial Settlement and Contributory Negligence
| Rhiannon Stokes, CMSUK & Liam Harvey, Paladin & Rebecca Bristow, Rothley Law - Welfare Benefits Update | Abigail Banks, Shackleton
- Dealing With Financial Settlements in Divorce and Relationship Breakdowns Following a Large Personal Injury Award | Ben Handy & Jack Harris, St John’s Chambers
- Court of Protection Update | Fay Collinson, King’s Chambers
Thankyou to Temple Legal Protection for being our Headline Sponsor for the Adult Brain Injury Conference
Temple Legal Protection provides a full range of Legal Expenses Insurance products, including After the Event (ATE), Before the Event (BTE), and Litigation Funding. As a market-leading provider, they tailor their solutions to meet the needs of law firms, brokers, accountants, corporations, and trade associations.
