for t he Frontline Network Leigh Andrews Speech and Language Therapist Change Communication in the Frontline Network ABI training to staff and volunteers Provision of free resources to attendees ID: 1032759
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1. Acquired Brain Injury Awarenessfor the Frontline Network
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3. Leigh AndrewsSpeech and Language Therapist
4. Change Communication in the Frontline NetworkABI training to staff and volunteers Provision of free resources to attendees.Online forum via Frontline Network website.Weekly live Q&A via the Frontline Network website.leigh.andrews@changecommunication.org.uk
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6. Why are we here?Research: 48% of people experiencing homelessness have brain injury.Experience: Hidden disability, low levels of awareness and knowledge.Impact: Difficulties following ABI may impact on a person’s ability to access and use services.
7. Serious Case ReviewsTom – SomersetAcquired brain injury and mental capacity assessments must be foregrounded.Rochdale – Mr M Acquired brain injury assessments diverted staff from considering and addressing other health needs.Consider ABI and its impact on capacity, but ensure all health and social care needs are addressed.
8. Overwhelmed?
9. Toolbox…Brain injury and homelessness toolkit.Headway UK website and helpline (headway.org.uk).Change Communication service offer.People you work with.
10. Final questions?leigh.andrews@changecommunication.org.uk07957 164 619020 8983 5067www.chgcomm.org@chgcommcic