A Parliamentary reception which will bring together brain injury survivors and professionals with the MPs who represent them in the House of Commons is being rescheduled and will now take place in May.
The Acquired Brain Injury Reception will be held by prominent brain injury campaigner Sir Chris Bryant and Sir John Hayes, with MPs invited to attend to learn more about the current situation and efforts to make change for those living with ABI.
The event will provide people who have a lived experience of brain injury, professionals working in the field and voluntary organisations with an opportunity to come together to raise awareness and support for the Acquired Brain Injury Strategy.
The date has changed from its planned February 1 due to strike action by multiple unions, including those representing teachers and civil servants, so has been rearranged to Wednesday, May 10.
The Strategy, which is co-chaired by Sir Chris, was granted the go-ahead by the Government after the MP for Rhondda initially sought to secure a strategy via a Private Members’ Bill – the culmination of efforts from charities and voluntary organisations to change the reality for survivors across the country in securing more and better access to vital support.
The event, held in the Jubilee Room from 1pm to 4pm, will also enable MPs to meet constituents, hear about the progress of the ABI Strategy and join the All Party Parliamentary Group for Acquired Brain Injury.
People who would like to attend the reception can invite their MP to meet them at the event, with UKABIF creating a template letter on its website which can be adapted and sent.
To download the letter , visit here. You can find your MP and their email address here.
