4. WEBINAR - The role of peer support to enhance rehabilitation - 3rd October 2025

Event Overview:

We all know that peer support can play a crucial role in reducing isolation and loneliness, but we have also found that client-to-client interactions can break down some of the rehabilitation barriers that we may face as healthcare professionals. We will be looking at how the role of peer support/client liaisons can promote client engagement and support clients to adopt rehab strategies and coping mechanisms when the MDT have struggled to implement them.

Jake will be sharing his own personal story having been involved in a road traffic collision which left him with multiple orthopaedic and neurological injuries. Following brain injury or any catastrophic injury, clients can struggle with feelings of loss, anger and identity. Jake will talk about his struggles and accomplishments following his injuries but will particularly focus on the importance of giving back and providing peer support to others who are going through similar experiences. In doing so, he has created a new identity through his work as a personal trainer and as client liaison at Rehabilitate Therapy Ltd.  

Presentation Aims:

• To provide an overview of the power and benefits of including peer support within rehabilitation in achieving positive client outcomes.

What You’ll Learn:

• How peer support can enhance rehab strategies and support client engagement.

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  How to use peer support within the wider goal setting of an MDT.

Who is this webinar for?

Case Managers and professionals working in case management.

Meet the Presenter

Katie Banks is an occupational therapist who has experience of working in both inpatient neuro rehabilitation and community settings. She currently leads the Client Community at Rehabilitate Therapy Ltd where she supports clients to support others and further shape the services they provide.

Jake Cooper