People's choice:
Leader of the year

This award will recognise the individual, from whatever branch of neuro-rehab they operate in, who has truly excelled in their field through leadership, contribution, commitment and compassion. This award will be chosen by a public vote from a pre-determined shortlist following the nominations process in which we invite you, your  colleagues and contemporaries to make their choice of who should be named Leader of the Year. Nominations for this award close at midnight on July 31st. Voting will commence after that.

About the category sponsor
St Andrew’s is a charity working to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services in partnership with NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations. Our specialist neurobehavioral unit (Kemsley) has led the delivery of person-centred care for over 40 years. Consisting of medium secure to community living houses, our brain injury services help people to live well following a brain injury and equip them with the tools and
ability to face the challenges they may encounter during recovery.

Find out more at www.stah.org/brain-injury

Therapy provider
of the year 

Therapy providers play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, delivering the interventions which can be so vital in transforming lives after serious injury. This award will recognise the provider - from any therapy discipline - who is truly going over and above in the delivery of its service, embracing innovation and best practice, while supporting the client in every way possible in rebuilding their life.

About the category sponsor

Irwin Mitchell’s reputation for helping clients & their families with a wide range of personal legal issues is second to none. Our highly specialised team combines powerful legal knowledge & experience with care & consideration to ensure that clients receive the best possible support & guidance not only with the immediate matter in hand, but for life.  So whether they need help writing a Will, have been in an accident, suffered an injury or illness that wasn’t their fault or looking at divorce options, we can offer clear guidance to get the right result for your clients and their families.

Brain / spinal injury law firm of the year

The work of a legal team in securing a settlement and bespoke package of rehabilitation after brain or spinal cord injury can truly be life-changing for whole families. We are looking to find those lawyers who truly go the extra mile for clients in achieving that, displaying deep commitment to achieving the best outcome, delivering unrivalled service and keeping the client at the heart of the matter throughout the process. 

About the category sponsor

Chroma works across the Health, Education and Social Care sectors and is the UK’s largest and leading provider of HCPC regulated Creative Arts Therapies services. Chroma won the prestigious “Supporting the Industry” category at the 2022 PI Awards, and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted. Chroma is commissioned by NHS and private hospitals, brain injury case managers, local authorities, schools and residential nursing and care homes. It’s team of 100+ art, drama and music therapists work nationally and collaboratively within MDTs and are fully supported behind the scenes by Chroma’s experienced management team.

Research project
of the year

Neuro-rehab continues to see huge advances, with new technology and ways of working helping to redefine what is possible for patients with neurological injury or illness. We are looking for the individuals or providers who has embraced innovation to give new hope and secure beyond-expectation outcomes, helping to create examples of best practice which set an example to the wider sector.

About the category sponsor

Odstock Medical Ltd (OML) is a UK leading provider of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) treatment, devices and FES clinical training.
FES is a clinical and cost-effective treatment for improving walking and upper limb function. It involves applying small electrical pulses to the nerve, activating the muscle which has become weakened due to a neurological condition.  It helps improve quality of life and reduces pain.
FES is supported by extensive clinical research and guidelines including NICE (here and here), ACPIN and RCP.

We have clinics available across the UK and accept both private and NHS referrals.

www.odstockmedical.com

Inspirational contribution

In neuro-rehab, every day brings stories of hope and inspiration, whether through patients achieving huge and unexpected milestones, the dedication of clinicians in supporting clients to achieve new heights, or the work of charity figures or family members in delivering the much-needed support. This award will highlight examples of these inspirational and often life-changing contributions that mean so much.

About the category sponsor

TRU Rehab Ltd is a specialist Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation facility, which operates within residential units and community outreach to provide a full pathway of active rehabilitation, pre- community re-entry, supported living and community re-integration, including repatriation to original locality.

Global impact

Access to, and funding for, neurorehabilitation remains a global challenge. Through innovation, new approaches and the dedication of multidisciplinary teams across the world, however, these barriers continues to be overcome for the benefit of people with neurological conditions. In this category, we will recognise an organisation - or individual - that is making a difference internationally to the lives of those requiring neuro rehab.

About the category sponsor

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital boasts a wealth of rehabilitation expertise, catering to a diverse range of medical conditions necessitating neurological, spinal, complex wound care & trauma. Our patients benefit from a comprehensive array of cutting-edge rehabilitation treatments and state-of-the-art technologies, delivered by our highly skilled and collaborative multi-disciplinary team. We put our patients at the heart of what we do, providing best-in-class treatment and comprehensive care. The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital has an increased bed capacity to offer prompt support where rehabilitation is most required, helping to secure the best outcomes. To learn more about The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, please visit our website, www.royalbucks.co.uk or refer a patient to us by sending an email to enquiries@royalbucks.co.uk or call reception on01296 678 800.

Charity of the year

The work of charities supports countless patients and families in their recovery and day-to-day lives, helping to create the support structure around whole families that can be so truly life-changing in its impact. We want to find those charities whose interventions are so critical to the lives of those living with neurological illness or injury, working in innovative and proactive ways to sustain and grow the organisation, while putting service users at the heart of everything they do.

About the category sponsor

The specialist Brain Injury Team at Burnetts have a wealth of experience supporting patients and their families with all types of serious personal injury claims including those arising from road traffic collisions, accidents at work and following assaults. We work closely with our Court of Protection department to ensure a seamless service. The department has been re-accredited to Headway’s Solicitor Panel across all four offices in Newcastle, Carlisle, Hexham and Cockermouth. We are also accredited by the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum. These associations and connections reinforce the department’s strong reputation across the North of England for serious injury cases.