Cognivate
The new edition of NR Times shines a spotlight on the innovation, resilience and evolving science shaping brain and spinal rehabilitation today. Issue 51 explores the realities of recovery beyond traditional boundaries, from a remarkable case of cross-border rehabilitation and the growing role of neurological music therapy, to cutting-edge advances in virtual reality, robotics and [...]
By Dr Liz Acland, neuropsychologist, Cognivate Community neurorehabilitation requires complex therapy provision. Case managers must frequently coordinate comprehensive programmes involving a range of specialist therapies, such as neuropsychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy. Each clinician brings specialist knowledge, discipline-specific formulations, and professional measures of progress. However, when rehabilitation plans are developed in [...]
NR Times issue 50 is now online and packed with exclusive news and insights. Our cover story turns to the future, exploring the intersection of music, AI and the mind - and what emerging innovation could mean for neuro rehabilitation. As always, this issue brings together insight, experience and forward-thinking ideas from across the field. [...]
For Dr Anita Rose, winning the NR Times Lifetime Achievement award was a long time coming. Over the course of a 30-year career, she has excelled as clinical director of Cognivate, built a caseload of complex brain injury clients, published multiple books and supported numerous charities. We chatted with Anita over Zoom to gain some [...]
By Katy James, Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Cognivate When an adult sustains an acquired brain injury (ABI) – whether traumatic or non-traumatic – the effects on communication can be subtle but far-reaching. Many people are familiar with and may easily recognise when someone presents with dysarthria or aphasia, the motor speech and language impairments [...]
By Lydia Storr-Meddings Being Chief Operating Officer at Cognivate, a community-based neurorehabilitation team, means I sit behind the scenes of client care. Rather than focusing on delivering therapy, it’s about ensuring the right people, resources, and systems are in place to make rehabilitation possible. My work spans quotes, invoicing, therapist capacity, marketing, financial oversight, and [...]
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. [...]
When a brain injury, stroke or neurological condition turns life upside down, patients and families often enter the rehabilitation process with a mixture of hope, fear and uncertainty. They're navigating unfamiliar medical terminology, adjusting to new limitations and trying to understand what recovery will actually look like. We asked our members to share what they [...]
One of the most delicate conversations in neurorehabilitation happens early and often: setting recovery goals. How do clinicians inspire hope and motivation while being honest about what's possible? How do clinicians support a patient's aspirations without setting them up for crushing disappointment? And perhaps most importantly, how do they balance what they think they know [...]
Across the UK and globally, workforce shortages are leaving services stretched, waiting lists growing, and experienced clinicians burning out under unsustainable pressures. As services struggle to meet demand, we asked NR Times members working across the neurorehabilitation sector to share their insights on a single, vital question: What is the most effective way the neurorehabilitation [...]
