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Rehabilitation organisations say the expanded support proposed in the new draft rehab guidelines from the National Institute of Healthcare and Excellence (NICE) can’t come soon enough for brain injury survivors and their families. Last week saw the publication of new draft guidelines that aim to transform rehabilitation for those living with neurological conditions in the [...]
New draft guidelines have been published to address the issue of millions of people in England living with long-term neurological conditions who have inconsistent access to vital rehabilitation services. According to a survey conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), 57 per cent of adults and 53 per cent of children [...]
By Patrick Litani, Chief Operating Officer, Medico Legal Healthcare Legal cases across civil, criminal, and family courts increasingly rely on expert mental health assessments to support fair and informed decisions. From evaluating capacity to assessing trauma, the input of mental health professionals plays a critical role in understanding how psychological or neurological factors influence behaviour, [...]
By Ellen Selvey, Case Manager, ILS Case Management Although I am relatively new to case management, I have many years of experience caring for patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses within the acute hospital setting. Most of my experience has been in the intensive care unit (ICU), where I worked for seven years. During that [...]
By Ruth F Hunt, a columnist, freelance journalist and author. When I sustained my incomplete spinal cord injuries (SCI) aged 18 and was told my diagnosis, I thought that was it. But later, I was given some hope, with the spinal team telling me there might be some improvements in the next year. A year* [...]
The combination of poorly developed social and cognitive skills during childhood is linked to poor exam results by the age of 16, research suggests. The findings, which are based on a large set of UK nationally representative data, suggest that childhood cognitive and behavioural issues may be behind 17 per cent of GCSE (General Certificate [...]
NR TImes catches up with Professor Eef Hogervorst, a neuropsychologist and epidemiologist specialising in dementia research, to discuss the developments that could shape future diagnosis and treatments.
Driven by the aim of improving rehab services and addressing unmet needs across the UK, the new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) will open its doors this summer. It will include a dedicated ward for neuro-rehab, offering intensive rehab for a variety of conditions. NR Times spoke to lead nurse Rebecca Kenny for an update on [...]
With Cath Stanley, chief executive of the Huntington’s Disease Association Huntington’s disease is a rare neurodegenerative disorder, with around two in every 100,000 people living with the condition across the globe, including around 7,000 in the UK. Manifesting in both mental and physical symptoms, there is currently no cure for Huntington’s disease. While medications and [...]
NR Times recently brought experts around the table to discuss the challenges and opportunities for brain injury survivors in the workplace and the changes needed to achieve a level playing field. The workplace can play an integral role on the post-injury path towards independence. But often, misconceptions about hidden disability among employers, and a lack [...]
