We are very pleased to have a detailed report on this conference from Amy Lee and Radika Barber, Solicitors at Irwin Mitchell (below) – which provides links to the presentations and posters which are available and can be downloaded. This event brought together professionals, survivors, and advocates to share lived experiences and discuss shaping Brain […]
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Eky Popat – Biography
Eky graduated from Kingston University with a BSc Psychology in 2009. She went on to pursue her interest in Psychology by gaining a MSc in Applied Child Psychology. Eky has built a reputable presence within the field of brain injury rehabilitation, with over a decade of experience. Eky began her career as a cognitive rehabilitation […]
Laura Boubert – Biography
I am chartered psychologist and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a principal lecturer and researcher in cognitive psychology at the University of Westminster. Over the last 25 years, I’ve designed and run a BSc and an MSc programme and several undergraduate and postgraduate modules on all aspects of clinical psychology and […]
Biography – Norman Keen
Norman is a carer for his son David who sustained a serious head injury in 1993. Hewas a founder member of Headway East London in 1997, and recently stood downas a trustee after 25 years. He was a member of the Board of Headway UK from2001 to 2008. He was the main carer representative on […]
Biography for Sarah Griggs
I joined Irwin Mitchell in 2006 and as a specialist brain injury lawyer I’m passionate to use the legal process to ensure my clients have the best possible support and rehabilitation to live life to the full. I’m keen to raise awareness of Brain Injury in London and the UK and am the National Brain […]
Biography for Laween Saadi
My name is Laween Saadi, and I am the Link Worker / Rehabilitation Assistant at The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity. I’m delighted to be part of the ABIL Committee and I look forward to raising awareness of acquired brain injury (ABI) within London and nationally, with a view to improving the lives and services available […]
Biography for Elizabeth Nightingale
Elizabeth is an accredited Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) Fellow, qualified MATADOC assessor, and an accredited Expert Witness. Elizabeth is Founder of Nightingale NMT™, working across a mixture of in-patient rehabilitation and in the community with case managed children/adults. Elizabeth is a regular conference presenter and guest lecturer and has had her work and research published in the […]
Biography for Zoe Gilbertson
I am a highly specialist SLT who has been qualified since 2008. I have been working with adults with neurological disorders throughout the patient pathway in acute, inpatient rehabilitation and community settings. My special interests include people with complex brain injuries, managing behaviours that challenge, long term disability management, tracheostomy weaning, Quality End of Life […]
Biography for Dr Katie Byard
Dr Katie Byard is a Clinical Psychologist by training, and co-founder and Managing Director of Recolo UK Ltd which provides community neuropsychological rehabilitation to young people and their families and people in their wider community. Katie has over 20 years of specialised experience in this clinical field and has been published in peer-reviewed articles and several […]
Biography for Tony Palluotto
Tony is a Corporate IT Officer, employed by an Investment Bank in the City for more than 30 years, a Professional Life Coach in the area of Health and Wellbeing, helping to deliver support and guidance to clients that have undergone life-changing circumstances and a keen philanthropist. After having been a trustee previously for the […]
