2. AFTERNOON EVENT - From Collision to Care: Navigating the Journey from Road Traffic Injury to Home-Based Recovery - 19th November 2025

From Collision to Care isn’t just another industry conference – it’s a deeply human exploration of one of healthcare’s most critical pathways. Taking place during Road Safety Week, this event serves as both an educational forum and a timely reminder of the importance of raising awareness around road traffic incidents.

This event is being hosted and organised by Premium Care Solutions, Complexus Care, Positive OT, and Stewarts in Leeds. CMSUK is delighted to be supporting the day, helping raise awareness and promote this important cause.

The day will bring together legal expertise, specialised care providers, and rehabilitation professionals under one roof - the kind of interdisciplinary approach that can make a real difference to people’s lives.

What to Expect

This one-day conference will follow “the journey of the client” from the moment of a road traffic injury through to successful home-based recovery. Attendees will hear from professionals, charities, and people with lived experience, offering a 360° view of the recovery process.

Agenda:

1. Registration / Networking / Lunch – 12:30pm to 1:30pm

2. Welcome & Introduction – Premium Care Solutions, Complexus Care, Positive OT and Stewarts

3. Presentations from SIA, Headway, and Brake (20 mins each)

4. Paramedic and/or survivor story – the impact of RTAs

5. Legal perspectives – Stewarts 

6. STEPs: The rehab continuum (TBC)
   Tea Break

7. Client/Case Manager – bridging hospital and home

8. SCI speaker

9. Closing presentation from Premium Care Solutions /Complexus Care – providing home-based support, building the right team, recruiting and managing complex care

10. Closing remarks & Q&A

11. Optional drinks & nibbles from 5:00pm

Why Attend?

When someone’s life is suddenly altered by a road traffic incident, the journey ahead can be overwhelming. This event will:

• Trace every step from acute trauma response to long-term home rehabilitation

• Offer valuable insights for improving outcomes and client experience

• Provide networking opportunities with leading professionals in law, healthcare, and rehabilitation

• Raise funds for three vital charities: SIA, Headway, and Brake

Presenters

Chris Smith – Partner, Stewarts

Chris Smith is a Partner at Stewarts, specialising in catastrophic injury claims involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputations. Recognised by Chambers for his sharp legal mind and personable approach, Chris has secured over £80 million in damages for clients since joining the firm in 2014. A former barrister, he is a Headway panel solicitor, member of APIL, and former Chair of the Yorkshire Acquired Brain Injury Forum. Chris regularly writes and speaks on serious injury law at national conferences.

Warren Maxwell – Partner, Stewarts

Warren Maxwell is a Partner at Stewarts specialising in high-value, catastrophic personal injury claims (RTAs, workplace, equine/sport), with particular expertise acting for HM Forces drawn from five years in the Coldstream Guards. Ranked Band 2 in Chambers and praised by The Legal 500 as “at the top of his game,” his results include £14m for a child with brain injury and landmark cases such as Housley v Christiansen and Cheung v Zhu.

Arjun Garcha is the Managing Director of Complexus Care, a specialist provider of complex care services supporting individuals with spinal injuries, brain injuries, and neurological conditions to live independently. A Pharmacist by background, he has over a decade of experience delivering bespoke home care, working within multidisciplinary teams, and championing person-centred, outcomes-focused support across England.

Laura Platts is the Head of Business Development at Premium Care Solutions, a leading national provider of complex care services specialising in Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury for both children and adults.  With a strong focus on strategic growth, Laura is instrumental in expanding the company’s reach and fostering partnerships that align with the company's commitment to excellence in care.

At the age of 17, Harry was involved in a serious road traffic accident while studying sport. The incident changed his life, but also sparked an incredible journey of recovery and resilience. From the initial trauma and time spent in hospital, to the difficult decisions around choosing the right care provider, Harry has faced challenges head-on. Today, with a renewed sense of purpose, he is living back at home and ready to share his story. Harry’s journey is a testament to strength, perseverance, and the importance of support along the way.

Book Your Place

Tickets are £30 per person, with all proceeds going directly to the attending charities.
 

If you have any questions or queries please email us info@cmsuk.org or call 01329 446959.