The Network is chaired by Andy McDonald, MP and Professor Nathan Hughes. It is a collaborative group, driving forward the issue of ABI across Government and the Criminal Justice System. The secretariat is provided by UKABIF who organise regular meetings, lead responses to consultations, organise research bids and carry out research, produce events and task and finish groups. Members update others on the status of their work, joint initiatives and responses are organised and key individuals and organisations in the Criminal Justice System are invited for discussion. Current members include: Prof Nathan Hughes - University of Sheffield (Co Chair) Andy McDonald MP (Co Chair) Prof Huw Williams - University of Exeter Dr Czarina Kirk, Lancashire NHS Trust Stan Gilmour, The Police Foundation Gemma Buckland, UKABIF/Do It Justice Hope Kent, University of Exeter/UKABIF Brainkind (previously The Disabilities Trust) Headway UKABIF The Ministry of Justice NHS England To find out more, please visit: buff.ly/3CkAi5z #UKABIF #SpecialInterestGroups #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury

Looking forward to meeting MPs and Peers at today’s Parliamentary Neuro Reception with @shephard_sam and @aswain5 aiming to inform and educate Parliamentarians about the experiences and challenges of living with a neurological condition. @NeuroAlliance #NeuroChampion

Looking forward to meeting with MPs tomorrow to help support improved holistic care for people with neurological conditions. Pleased to represent @rcpsychNeuro @rcpsych @WeareGuildLodge @WeAreLSCFT Hoping to see you there @MikeKaneMP @EdwardJDavey #BackThe1in6

I met so many inspirational individuals and groups today @NeuroAlliance Parliamentary event. All talked about how mental he with care needs integration in neuro pathways. Great talks about Neuro Forum and NHSE plans from Baroness Fraser, Georgina Carr and Prof Sir Stephen Powis.

In March I asked the Minister a very simple question: How many people were treated for an acquired brain injury last year? Today he confirmed the data collection on ABI is so inadequate, the Government do not know. We need an ABI strategy now! @UKABIF @HeadwayUK @TheBrainCharity

Accurate data is so badly needed to ensure adequate service provision for people with acquired brain injuries AND their families and carers. The bridging document had better be good given it’s taken 28 months to get to this point! Thanks for the continued pressure @RhonddaBryant

Whinfell & Bleasdale Secret Santa helping and supporting our local community lots more donations to add thank you for your kindness @WeAreLSCFT @WeareGuildLodge @LisaDWalker82 @CzarinaKirk @JasonJDrakeNHS @DrD_ABI @em_kay98

A fascinating day and plenty of networking with colleagues in brain injury at @UKABIF #ukabisummit23 for @WeAreLSCFT #SecureABI #teamguild

Lovely evening celebrating the work of @UKABIF. With @JasonJDrakeNHS Thank you @CarpentersGroup for inviting me. Lovely seeing my @UkabifN colleagues.

Day 2 of Guild preceptorship week and a great interactive session with the guild SALT team as well as some valuable session by the Mental health Law team 😀@WeareGuildLodge @WeAreLSCFT

Great to catch the ever busy Juliana to award her a Secure Star - well deserved recognition for her dedication to @WeareGuildLodge

🇨🇦Rugby star Jen Kish suffered 5 major concussions and battled brain health issues. She now helps with concussion education, and will donate her brain to the Canadian Concussion Centre 👏🏻 “I couldn’t see my brain injuries, so I didn’t let my brain heal.” tinyurl.com/yck82npj

An amazing forensic brain injury nurses @natalieawells is getting the chop to donate 7 inches of her hair towards the wigs that are made and provided to children and young people that have suffered from cancer EVERYONE GET DONATING AND PROMOTING HER HARD WORK!! Link below!!!!

Loved seeing everyone participating in learning about the cog rehab model - using our creative brains and the importance of activity. Brilliant @MakingArtMarks bringing it all together. Bring on days 3 and 4 @JasonJDrakeNHS. #forensicABI @WeAreLSCFT @ABI_Justice

Every 90 seconds someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury. Staff at Guild Lodge – the only specialist NHS service of its kind - have been using Action for Brain Injury Week to raise awareness that they can happen to anyone at any time bit.ly/3o9GOoI

Looking forward to working with her in #teamABI. We have our training coming up on June 19th - and will be great to see her there - all new staff for 4 days intensive #ABI , PBS and epilepsy training. 🧠

Great afternoon at our #ABI event! Feel privileged to nurse patients with an ABI and to work alongside the most compassionate team! Big up @MakingArtMarks for all your effort into an amazing afternoon!

As it’s #ABIweek I’m asking why years of research into family impact of ABI has translated into so few interventions. At @AT_Conference family members, many who regard themselves “lucky” having accessed support, speak for the thousands whose needs remain unmet @NicolaJHughes1