Courses, conferences, training and clinical supervision
June
23–24
2026
2026 Conference – Dates for your diary
Recent advances in the assessment, diagnosis and management of people with severe brain injuries and a Disorder of Consciousness – 23rd and 24th June 2026.
Venue: Chobham Golf Club, Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey GU21 2TZ
FINAL Programme
09:00 – 09:30
Registration
09:30 – 10:25
Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness in 2060: What may happen and what won't happen
Prof Derick Wade, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine.
10:25 – 11:15
Recent changes in the law regarding the decision making framework for people in Disorder of Consciousness
Professor Lynne Turner-Stokes DM FRCP Director, Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow.
11:15 – 11:35
Coffee
11:35 – 12:10
Modelling psychedelic treatments in DoC & fMRI analysis for DoC diagnosis/prognosis
Naji Alnagger, PhD candidate, Coma Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liege, Belgium.
12:10 – 12:55
Challenges in the litigation process involving severe brain injuries.
Warren A Collins, Solicitor-Advocate, Partner, Personal Injury, Penningtons Manches Cooper.
12:55 – 14:00
Lunch and networking
14:00 – 14:45
Assessing communication in patients emerging from PDOC – an interactional perspective.
Dr Amy Pundole (PhD Clinical Communication Sciences), Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, Putney.
14:45 – 15:30
The effectiveness and safety of botulinum toxin treatment for sialorrhea due to severe brain injury
Teresa Clark, Consultant Physiotherapist, Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, Putney.
15:30 – 15:50
Tea & networking
15:50 – 16:35
Antiseizure Medication Use for People in PDOC – A Retrospective Cohort Analysis Through the Patient Pathway
Dr Lloyd Bradley, Consultant in Neurorehabilitation, Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, Putney.
16:35 – 17:10
Challenges in Commissioning Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care for people in PDOC and challenges faced during the CANH process.
Meghan O' Brien, Interim Safeguarding Project Manager, NHS North Central London (NCL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Claudia Hobden, Associate Director for CHC, NHS West and North London ICB.
Contact viji@hoperehab.co.uk to register interest or an application form
Short topics
Safeguarding
half day for HCAs and NursesCare planning
half day for HCAs and Nurses24-hr posture management
half day for HCAs, Nurses and therapistsSpasticity management
half day for TherapistsSplinting
half day for therapistsMental capacity act
half day for HCAs and NursesWithdrawing of treatment in people with complex neuro disabilities
half day for HCAs, Nurses and TherapistsAcquired Brain injury
half day for HCAs, Nurses and therapistsDisorder of consciousness
half day for HCAs, Nurses and therapistsCourses
Introduction to brain injury and complex neuro disability – 2 day course for band 5/6 therapists and clinicians – November 2024
Workshops
Past courses/ Study day
Spasticity management workshop for clinicians – 27th January 2024 – Completed successfully
An informal study day for Doctors, physiotherapists and clinicians working with people with spasticity.
Clinical Supervision
Our clinical supervisors facilitate Journal Clubs and Complex case discussions using an evidence based approach, related to pre-agreed clinical topics. We offer clinical supervision sessions for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, health care assistants working with people with neurological conditions (Stroke, Parkinsons, brain injuries, Spinal cord injuries etc), complex neurodisabilities. These sessions can be provided in your work place on a 1-2-1 or for small groups.
physiotherapists
occupational therapists
nurses
health care assistants
Customised courses
If you would like us to present a customised course or a workshop to suit your team's needs, we will be happy to discuss this with you. Please get in touch.
Frequently
asked questions
Conferences, courses and supervision
When and where is the Hope Rehab 2026 conference?
The conference, “Recent advances in the assessment, diagnosis and management of people with severe brain injuries and a Disorder of Consciousness”, takes place on 23rd and 24th June 2026 at Chobham Golf Club, Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey GU21 2TZ.
How do I register for a Hope Rehab conference or course?
Email viji@hoperehab.co.uk to register your interest or to request an application form.
What short training topics do you offer?
We offer half-day sessions on Safeguarding, Care planning, 24-hr posture management, Spasticity management, Splinting, the Mental capacity act, Withdrawing of treatment in people with complex neuro disabilities, Acquired Brain injury and Disorder of consciousness, for HCAs, nurses and therapists.
Who is clinical supervision for?
Clinical supervision is for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and health care assistants working with people with neurological conditions and complex neurodisabilities. Sessions can be provided in your work place on a 1-2-1 basis or for small groups.
Can you create a customised course for my team?
Yes. If you would like us to present a customised course or workshop to suit your team's needs, email viji@hoperehab.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss it with you.