Neuro-rehab continues to see huge advances, with new technology and ways of working helping to redefine what is possible for patients with neurological injury or illness.
Now, the NR Times team has shortlisted three organisations that have embraced innovation to give new hope and secure beyond-expectation outcomes, helping to create examples of best practice which set an example to the wider sector.
The Neuro Rehab Innovation of the Year award is sponsored by Slater and Gordon – a leading law firm in supporting people to rebuild their lives after neurological injury or illness.
Its highly-rated serious injury and clinical negligence teams work nationally, based in offices around the country, and are tireless in their support of clients and their families from the very earliest days of recovery.
Congratulations to out three finalists:
Neuro Rehab Innovation of the Year Shortlist
BPM Rehab has not only continued its groundbreaking work in neuro rehabilitation through accredited music programmes but has also evolved to provide accredited post-16 provision for individuals who may not meet traditional college criteria.
Additionally, BPM Rehab delivers the world’s only accredited DJ and music production exams, offering UCAS points and diplomas.
Their commitment to adapting existing technologies to meet individual learner needs further underscores their innovative approach.
During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, TRP were working with a client who attended a mainstream secondary school in Birmingham.
The impact on mental health, education and opportunities for gaining work experience, life and vocational skills were evident, compounded by the impact of poverty and deprivation in the area.
Over nine weeks, the team comprising of an OT/ Case Manager, an Assistant Case Manager and an OT student – worked with 27 enthusiastic year nine students (divided into two classes), external
volunteer employers and teaching staff at the school, to plan, organise and put on a charity vintage tea party, with each group having their own theme.
The project incorporated skills in marketing and design, finance and operations, catering and hospitality, entrepreneurial, interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, leadership and
communication, technical and ICT knowledge, and emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Prior to his brain injury, Paul was an accountant, businessman and BBC radio presenter who hosted his own weekly finance show.
Unfortunately, he was involved in a serious head on car incident in September 2018 on route to the Ryder Cup in Paris, where he was working in a voluntary capacity, and sustained a severe brain injury.
By tapping into his investigative mind and his background in BBC radio interviewing and presenting, we supported and scaffolded Paul to research and learn more about his accident in order to create a series of Podcasts about brain injury.
This involved working with staff and members of the brain injury charity, Brains Matters, in Kent, and the full support of the wider multidisciplinary team (Neurology, Neuropsychology, Neuropsychiatry, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy).
