Leadership
Neuro-disability nursing is rapidly evolving. Shifting service demands, growing complexity in neurological care, workforce pressures, and rising expectations for professional standards require specialist nurses to lead confidently, innovatively, and responsibly. On April 28, 2026, clinical leaders and specialists will convene for a national conference dedicated to the future of Neuro-disability nursing and our collective role [...]
Brainkind has announced the appointment of Chris Askew as interim CEO, effective 23 March 2026. Askew brings extensive experience of leading national charities and membership organisations. His previous roles include Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and senior leadership positions at the Royal College of General Practitioners, and the General [...]
At the start of 2026, Slater and Gordon launched the second year of its national Charity of the Year initiative, following the overwhelming success of last year’s programme. After seven weeks and an overwhelming response from charities across the UK, the law firm is delighted to reveal its top ten finalists. The shortlist was selected [...]
Acuity Care Group today confirmed it is now operating as acuity care, a significant milestone that reinforces its position as the UK’s leading provider of specialist and highly complex, solution-based care. By consolidating its four specialist companies - Bespoke Health & Social Care, Team Brain Injury, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Spinal Injury Support [...]
National care provider Agincare has strengthened its quality team, bringing together a wealth of experience and expertise to support its continued growth and commitment to high-quality personalised care. Suzanne Barnard has joined as group quality director, taking strategic responsibility for quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement across the organisation’s diverse portfolio of services. Her appointment [...]
By Dr Anita Rose, consultant neuropsychologist, Cognivate Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary (IDT) neurorehabilitation brings together clinicians from different disciplines to support a person’s journey to recovery after Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) or neurological illnesses. For case managers, lawyers, clients and their families understanding how different disciplines work together, rather than in parallel, can be challenging at times. [...]
After its successful launch last year, Slater and Gordon has announced the return of its much-anticipated Charity of the Year campaign. The campaign will be aimed at supporting charities that make a vital impact in communities across the country, providing meaningful services to individuals with disabilities, impairments, illness and injury. The chosen charity will be [...]
UK rehab professionals and patient families are being urged to contact their MPs ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on acquired brain injury (ABI), scheduled to take place on Thursday 4 December. The UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) – which continues to champion greater awareness of brain injury and its long-term impact – says the [...]
Leah Washington-Pugh, who lost her leg in the 2015 Smiler crash, has been appointed NRC ambassador for the National Rehabilitation Centre. The 27-year-old underwent extensive rehabilitation after the rollercoaster collision that required an above-knee amputation when she was 17. The June 2015 incident at Alton Towers saw two carriages collide on the Smiler ride, seriously [...]
North East sports safety company Rezon has launched a £1m crowdfunding round to speed up international expansion of its concussion-reducing headband. The firm's flagship product, Halos, is a CE and UKCA certified protective headband designed to reduce concussion and sub-concussion risk in contact and collision sports. Sub-concussive impacts are smaller repeated blows to the head [...]
