Ground-breaking neurorehabilitation centre Calvert Reconnection has launched a series of webinars for case managers, solicitors, insurers and professionals with an interest in brain injury rehabilitation.
The monthly seminars – which start on 15 May 2024 – will involve a brief presentation by a member of Calvert Reconnections’ clinical team followed by an informal discussion and the opportunity to share best practice. They will run between 12 and 1 pm.
“We are delighted to announce a series of six webinars covering a wide range of brain injury rehab topics,” said Claire Appleton, Head of Service at Calvert Reconnections. “We are inviting the brain injury community to register for the events.”
The webinar topics and dates are as follows:
Spotlight on Positive Behavioural Support with Donald Graham, PBS Clinician at Calvert Reconnections.
Wed 15 May 2024, 12pm.
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Spotlight on Occupational Therapy and Independent Living with Elaine Roberts, Occupational Therapist at Calvert Reconnections.
Wed 19 June 2024, 12pm.
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Spotlight on Speech and Language Therapy with Anna Cooke, Speech and Language Therapist at Calvert Reconnections.
Wed 17 July 2024, 12pm.
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Spotlight on Volunteering and Vocational with Elaine Roberts, Occupational Therapist at Calvert Reconnections.
Wed 18 September 2024, 12pm.
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Spotlight on Physiotherapy and Aquatic Therapy with Femke van Schelven, Physiotherapist at Calvert Reconnections.
Wed 9 October 2024, 12pm.
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Spotlight on life after Reconnections and the future of the Service with Claire Appleton, Head of Service at Calvert Reconnections.
Wed 20 November 2024, 12pm.
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Calvert Reconnections has recently released its annual Clinical Outcomes Review.
Highlights from the last 12 months include:
• 80% of participants who identified independent living as a goal went on to achieve it.
• The majority of participants (65%) progressed on to paid employment, vocational training, volunteering or community activity.
• 100% of participants who completed the Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (IROC) at admission and discharge, reported a maintained or improved hope for the future. The IROC is a way to measure recovery.
• 70% of participants who completed the IROC at admission and discharge reported an improved sense of purpose and direction in their life.
In other highlights, the average length of stay for participants was 14 weeks, while the centre saw a 150% increase in occupancy compared to 2022. In terms of resources, the Reconnections team more than doubled in size from 16 to 35 members of staff. New appointments included a Speech and Language Therapist and a Positive Behaviour Specialist.