A lunchtime discussion - Outdoor Adventure: a new approach to ABI rehabilitation

CMSUK are pleased to welcome back Calvert Reconnections who will be leading a discussion on the power of outdoor activity to deliver real client benefit in ABI rehabilitation.

The presenters will raise awareness of Calvert Reconnections' Centre opening in the Lake District and its integrated programme of rehabilitation and outdoor activities:

 Sean Day: Director of the new Calvert Reconnections Rehabilitation Centre

Sean will introduce the Calvert Trust and its outdoor adventure pedigree; introducing the new Calvert Reconnections Centre!

 Claire Appleton: Calvert Reconnections Head of Service

Claire will talk about her aspirations for the service and discuss delivery of tailored clinical programmes of ABI rehabilitation, based around Outdoor Activity.

 Rob White: Calvert Reconnections Activity Lead

Rob will share his experience of using outdoor activity to benefit people with disabilities; he will highlight some of the more formal research and anecdotal evidence that outdoor and adventurous activities can bring, noting the significant benefits for people with an ABI.

 Bill Braithwaite QC: Personal Injury Barrister of the Year

Bill will give some personal examples of his clients who have benefited from outdoor activity in support of ABI rehabilitaton.

 Heather Batey: Neuro OT and Director/Founder of REACH 

Heather will lead an interactive discussion with Case Managers about their questions and experience of using outdoor activity with their clients and which clients are likely to benefit most.

Calvert Reconnections' ground-breaking neurorehabilitation centre located on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Keswick in the Lake District has now opened!  Please click here to read more about how they have developed the UK’s first residential brain injury rehabilitation programme combining traditional clinical therapies with physical activity in the outdoors!

Date: Thursday 1st July 2021

Time: 12.00 - 1.30pm

Cost: £0 Members | £0 Non-members

The member rate applies to those with a paid annual membership only and not those with a pending or lapsed membership.  Delegate passes are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

Bookings: Please click below to book your place.  If you are a CMSUK member, please login before you proceed.  If you need any assistance or would like more information about this event, please contact our office on 0333 2070755 or email: info@cmsuk.org.

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