© Steven Barber
Ground-breaking neurorehabilitation centre Reconnections has continued its expansion by appointing Kelly Hodgson as client care and business development consultant.
Kelly has worked in a client care and business development capacity for a number of market leaders in the health and social care sector over the last 20 years including Carewatch, The Priory Group and Exemplar Healthcare. She has also worked for niche companies including Team Brain Injury, and NRC Medical Experts, a specialist expert witness chambers of neurorehabilitation specialists co-founded by Professor Mike Barnes.
In her new role at Reconnections, Kelly will further develop relationships for the centre with case managers, solicitors and commissioners.
“I’ve never seen a service like Reconnections – it is truly ground-breaking,” said Kelly.
“Now entering its third year, Reconnections is delivering outstanding clinical outcomes by combining high quality, interdisciplinary neurological care and support with outdoor activities. It’s such an exciting time to join the team.”
Continued Kelly:
“I feel really passionate about reaching ABI survivors, through engaging and working in partnership with case managers, solicitors and commissioners in Health and Social Care.
“I am particularly looking forward to introducing our highly skilled and specialist multi-disciplinary team which includes Neuro Occupational Therapists, Neuro Physiotherapists, Neuro Speech and Language Therapists, Neuro Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Practitioners and Rehabilitation Coaches.”
2022 was a breakthrough year for Reconnections with the service releasing its first evidence-based outcomes review.
Analysis of participants’ outcomes indicated:
– 100% improved their ability to carry out everyday activities.
– 100% needed less support when they were discharged and 60% have
progressed onto independent living.
– 100% reported an improved hope for the future and an improved sense of purpose and direction in their life.
– 90% achieved their goals.
– 80% felt more empowered through greater participation and control over decisions that affect their lives.
Welcoming Kelly to Reconnections, Head of Service, Claire Appleton said:
“We are thrilled to be working with Kelly as we build ever closer relationships with solicitors, case managers and commissioners.
“2023 is a massive year for Reconnections.
“People with ABI can sometimes find the set procedures of neurorehabilitation too clinical, inflexible and impersonal. At Reconnections, we believe in doing things differently. At our unique neurorehabilitation centre, we bring together the beauty and benefits of the great outdoors with the very best in person-centred care – delivered in an enjoyable, homely environment that inspires and supports people to become the best they can be.
“Acquired Brain Injury is life-changing. It can leave people feeling lost, apprehensive and reliant on others. At Reconnections, we help people face and embrace their new normal empowering them to push perceived limitations and become more independent.”