Neuro Trauma Conference
Beyond survival: Planning for a lifetime after catastrophic injury
We are pleased to host our 2026 Neuro Trauma Conference in Cardiff, at its flagship office in Central Square, bringing together professionals to explore the long-term realities of living with catastrophic injury.
Taking a “beyond survival” perspective, this multidisciplinary event will focus on what happens in the years and decades following serious injury – examining how needs evolve over time, and how early decisions can shape lifelong outcomes. Drawing on a 20-year case study, the programme will offer practical insight into supporting individuals and families over the long term.
The conference will be of interest to case managers, clinicians, therapists, care providers, deputies, and other professionals involved in supporting those with complex injuries.
Key themes include long-term rehabilitation, psychological impact, ageing and neurological decline, evolving care needs, and planning for long-term security.
Agenda
9:00 – 09:40am – Registration, Refreshments & Networking
09:40 – 9:50 – Welcome and introduction by Cari Sowden-Taylor, Joint Head of the National Serious Injury Team.
9:50 – 10:10 – Case Study: Future-Proofing Catastrophic Injury: From Trauma to Ageing | Ciaran McCabe, Joint Head of the National Serious Injury Team.
10:10 – 10:40 – Rehabilitation Across the Decades | Emer McGillaway, Clinical Lead Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Cleveland Clinic London and King’s College Hospital London
10:40 – 11:05 – Police Perspective: Supporting Families After Serious & Fatal Collisions | Tim Walsh and Craig Darby, at Family Liaison Officers Devon & Cornwall Police
11:05 – 11:10 – Q&A
11:10 – 11:50 – Refreshments & networking
11:50 – 12:20 – Ageing, Dementia Risk & Neurological Life Expectancy | Mo Sakel, Medical Director at Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, Active Care Group
12:20 – 12:50 – The Reality Over Time: A Case Manager Perspective | Janine Cadman, Case Manager and Care Expert at Janine Cadman Consultants Ltd
12:50 – 13:20 – Protecting the Future: Legal & Financial Frameworks – panel discussion | Sandeep Gill, Partner, Matthew Evans, Partner & Tom Hall, Partner, chaired by Deborah Sleightholme, Partner & Head of Strategic Relationships.
13:20 – 13:30 – Q&A
13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch, refreshments & networking
14:30 – 15:00 – Living with Catastrophic Injury: A Personal Perspective | Steve Brown, Lived Experience Director at Active Care Group
15:00 – 15:30 – Psychological Impact, Sleep & Fatigue | Dr Claire Willson, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist at Positive Neuro Rehab & Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
15:30 – 16:00 – Care, Accommodation & Sector Challenges | Steve Woodley, Partner/ Expert Witness at Wyvern Partnership LLP
16:00 – 16:10 – Closing Reflections – What Must We Do Differently? Q&A and closing remarks by Ciaran McCabe, Joint Head of the National Serious Injury Team.
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