Brain injury events
Training sessions
The Hugh James brain and spinal
injury specialist lawyers recently provided a training session to
15 case managers of a national case management company which
focused on the litigation process and the Rehabilitation Code of
Best Practice. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who
attended:
"Thank you for putting on such
an excellent day's training. It was extremely well received and we
are very grateful."
"It was a really interesting
and informative day"
"You answered all our questions
in an easy to understand manner"
"Training was set to meet case
managers needs"
"Really pulled together the
relationship between solicitors and case managers"
"Friendly and approachable
trainers"
If you would like more information
on our brain and spinal injury specialist lawyers providing a
training session for you please contact Kate Coles.
Brain injury conference 2011
This year’s Hugh James brain injury
conference took place on 12th May at the Village Hotel, Cardiff,
and was a great success with thought provoking and lively debate on
the day.
Over 60 delegates attended the
event, including case managers, social workers, ward managers,
occupational therapists and neuropsychaitrists.
Andrew Harding, partner at Hugh
James and head of the neurolaw team welcomed delegates and
introduced the first speaker, Dr Nigel Walton. Dr Walton gave his
views on mild traumatic brain injury, sparking some debate and
interesting discussion among delegates.
Dr David J McGonigle from Cardiff
University gave the next presentation on the use of non-invasive
neuroimaging for brain injured patients and some of the questions
this can raise. Nicholas David Jones is a practicing barrister at
Civitas Law in Cardiff then gave the audience some excellent,
current knowledge of capacity issues.
The afternoon session kicked off
with a presentation from Jane Jackson, a case manager from
Independent Case Management. Jane gave some great insight into
crime, alcohol and drugs in relation to individuals diagnosed with
brain injury and some excellent examples from her work in the
field.
Dr Jonathan Bird from Frenchay
Hospital in Bristol gave the next presentation, looking at issues
relating to capacity but this time from a medical perspective. This
talk also sparked some debate with the audience with some
interesting discussion around the issues raised.
Another popular presentation came
from Dr Claire Willson, a clinical psychologist at the Community
Brain Injury Team in Cardiff. Dr Willson talked about sexuality and
relationships after brain injury, a topic not often discussed and
therefore something that delegates were interested in learning more
about.
The final presentation of the day
came from Lee Ryan, a welfare benefits advisor from Frenkel
Topping. Lee talked about the benefits that individuals are
entitled to, how to advise them on claiming these and also changes
that were likely to happen to the system in future.
Overall, delegates thought this
year’s conference was:
“Really good, very welcoming
atmosphere, good content and very worthwhile”
“Well organised and very
informative. It is difficult to find the right level at which to
pitch a conference due to the wide range of disciplines but I feel
this achieved the right level for me as a nurse and case
manager”
“A worthwhile event which I
thoroughly enjoyed attending”
“An enjoyable day, would
recommend”
“High standard with all speakers
and a good mix of topics”
The next Hugh James brain
injury conference will be held in May 2012, look out for updates
from Hugh James to make sure you book your place in plenty of
time.
Brain injury conference 2010
Hugh James’ annual brain injury
conference at The Village Hotel, Cardiff on 6th May 2010 was a
great success with over 70 delegates attending.
The day commenced with Mr Robert
Redfern, Consultant Neurosurgeon at Morriston Hospital, discussing
assessment of brain injury. Ronel Treblanche and Julie Swinbourn
Headley Court DMRC provided a fascinating insight into the injuries
sustained by individuals in the Armed Forces and the way in which
such injuries are managed.
Presentations by case managers,
Headway and BIRT were well received. Dr Seth Mensah of the Welsh
Neuropsychiatry Service discussed the long term impact of acquired
brain injury and Nicholas David Jones of Civitas Law ended the day
with an update on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which focused upon
deprivation of liberties.
“A well organised event. All
the speakers were clear and the handouts were very
helpful.”
“ A good range of specialist
information regarding acquired brain injury.”
“ A really good day.
Interesting topics. I gained knowledge and insight into some areas
unfamiliar to me previously.”
“ I have attended before. The
talks are always very interesting and informative.”
“ Well organised- many
perspectives together to provide comprehensive overview/useful
information on brain injury.”