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National Acquired Brain Injury Learning & Education Syndicate - collaboratively aiming to raise awareness of brain injury in the education system

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🌟 #TeamSpotlight 🌟

Dr Sharon Buckland currently leads the Brain Injury Service at @cbituk and is delighted to contribute to the N-ABLES steering group alongside a diverse and committed network of professionals working towards shared strategic goals.

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Charlotte has been involved with N-ABLES since 2023 as a member of the steering committee and is passionate about contributing to initiatives that promote greater understanding of ABI within the education sector.

🔗 More information: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

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🌟 Save the Date: 23rd June 2026 🌟

The second webinar in our @nasen_org Twilight Talks series will be delivered by our Young Experts with Experience of Acquired Brain Injury (YEBEABI) Group! 📚

🔗 Sign-up for FREE here: https://t.co/Q8wCqVM7VF

#BrainInjury #FreeTraining

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@HeadwayUK Feeling safe, seen and supported in groups and communities is so important, and we’re so glad our YEBEABI group have found that with one another! 💫

🔗 Learn more about how you can get involved here: https://t.co/lNJ9V1JTzc

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This week we’re joining @HeadwayUK for Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, the theme this year is isolation.

Our Young Experts by Experience (YEBEABI) often share how lonely life can feel after a #BrainInjury and how being misunderstood by peers adds to that isolation.

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🌟 #TeamSpotlight 🌟

Susie Nolan is an Occupational Therapist specialising in community rehabilitation for children with ABI. She is Head of Community and School Therapies at the @Childrens_Trust.

🔗 For more information about our Committee, visit: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

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🌟 Save the Date: 16th June 2026 🌟

The first webinar in our @nasen_org Twilight Talks series will be delivered by Dr Gemma Costello and Dr Emily Bennett! 📚

🔗 Sign-up for FREE here: https://t.co/Q8wCqVM7VF

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Chloe Hayward is the Executive Director of @UKABIF. Chloe helped to reinstate the All-Party Parliamentary Group in 2017 and has since worked closely with the Chair and members of the group.

🔗 For more information, visit: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

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🌟 We are thrilled to announce our latest collaboration between N-ABLES and @nasen_org! 🌟

We will be delivering 3 webinars in a series that are FREE to access! 🧠

🔗 Sign-up here: https://t.co/Q8wCqVM7VF

#BrainInjuryAwareness #EducationMatters #Inclusivity #FreeTraining

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🌟 #TeamSpotlight 🌟

Estelle has been a member of the House of Lords since 2005 which she combines with her work as the Chair of the Birmingham Education Partnership.

🔗 For more information about the N-ABLES Steering Committee, visit: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

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🌟 #TeamSpotlight 🌟

Joanna Woodhouse is a qualified teacher and SENCO with a Masters Degree in SEND and Inclusion.

🔗 For more information about the N-ABLES Steering Committee, visit: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

#BrainInjuryAwareness #EducationMatters #Inclusivity #ChildhoodABI

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TBI Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury). There are many possible causes, including road traffic accidents, assaults, falls and accidents at home or at work.
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🌟 #TeamSpotlight 🌟

Dr Gemma Costello is a Specialist Educational Psychologist in Paediatric Neuropsychology.

🔗 For more information about the N-ABLES Steering Committee, visit: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

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🌟 #TeamSpotlight 🌟

Dr Emily Bennett is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Paediatric Neuropsychologist specialising in paediatric neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

🔗 Visit: https://t.co/7kXuuWYblS

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@UKABIF Keep an eye on our social media channels, as we'll be spotlighting one team member each week!

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#BrainInjuryAwareness #EducationMatters

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We're thrilled to have so many new followers joining our community, and feel it's the perfect time to reintroduce our Steering Committee.

N-ABLES is a special interest group of @UKABIF. Our dedicated team volunteers their time and expertise to drive N-ABLES forward! 🌟

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@UKABIF urge that #AcquiredBrainInjury should be included in SEND reforms.

"Children and young people with brain injuries are at higher risk of poor outcomes throughout their lifetimes"

Read the full article here: https://t.co/ODAgBr4HW9

#BrainInjuryAwareness #ChildhoodABI

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‼️ Are you an educator motivated by a drive to create real-world impact?

🌟 Join the N-ABLES Education Professionals Advisory Network!

🔗 Scan the QR code below, or visit: https://t.co/oCkP9GV2GH

#BrainInjuryAwareness #EducationMatters #Inclusivity #ChildhoodABI

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Following the publication of the government’s consultation on SEND reform, @UKABIF has called for a commitment to ensure every school can meet the needs of children and young people with #AcquiredBrainInjury (ABI).

🔗 Read the full article here: https://t.co/aUdhjmiAui

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The N-ABLES Steering Committee gathered last week for our annual strategic meeting!

It was a pleasure to recall our successes from the past year and plan new objectives for the year ahead!

Many thanks to @irwinmitchell for providing the office space for this meeting.