12/10/2026
Last week, Andrew attended the Headway Conference in London, where this year’s theme was ‘Reintegration in Action: Community, Family, and the Future of Brain Injury Care’.
A key focus throughout the day was quality of life and the vital role that successful community reintegration can play in achieving positive outcomes following brain injury.
There was a great range of speakers and topics, with some of Andrew’s highlights including:
• Dr Benjamin Marram exploring fragile recovery after brain injury and how mood, anxiety, trauma and stress can interact with cognitive challenges such as fatigue and fluctuating capacity.
• Natalie Mackenzie discussing fatigue, routine and support, and how the often invisible effects of fatigue can impact community reintegration.
• Dr Caroline Bald considering inequality and access to support, including the impact of NHS pathways, local authority thresholds and wider social inequalities.
• Dr Mark Holloway looking at decision making and effective practice, including the many factors that can contribute to successful community reintegration following brain injury.
It was a valuable day of learning and an opportunity to hear different perspectives on how professionals can support people with brain injuries to achieve the best possible quality of life within their communities.