Head First

We are a specialist organisation providing bespoke services for individuals and families who are rebuilding their lives after a brain injury. We aim to work openly, collaboratively and flexibly, according to what is needed, in order to make a positive difference. #ABI #CaseManagement

Our client Megan has been busy with Christmas crafts this month, crocheting and knitting with her local activity group (Yarners), including knitting the sleigh for the festive Mayfield Post Box decoration. We’re sure you’ll agree that the post box looks fantastic and very festive…well done to all involved!

Huge congratulations to Angela for achieving her Advanced Registered Practitioner Membership with BABICM!   Angela expertly delivers complex case management services to our clients with acquired brain injuries (both adult and children). As a registered nurse, Angela’s skill and ability building strong relationships with clients and their families, as well as managing care packages and support teams, is exceptional. A sought after and highly regarded Case Manager, we are delighted that Angela has attained her Advanced BABICM status.   Head First has a team of highly skilled, well trained and fully supported Case Managers who bring together their relevant expertise and skills to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. We provide a 24hr on-call service, ensuring our clients are always supported, and offer specialist HR and Payroll services tailored to the needs of our clients.    To make a referral or find out more about Head First, please get in touch.

An open access research article published in the Journal of Long Term Care examining Brain Injury Case Managers' experience of recruitment of support workers post covid. Mark Holloway Jo Clark-Wilson Alyson Norman Andrew Bateman Head First #ABI 

We are delighted to announce the publication this month in Brain Injury of the systematic review of case management for acquired brain injury, which was carried out by Rachel Leonard and Mark Linden of Queen's University Belfast and Mark Holloway of Head First Assessment Rehabilitation and Case Management Ltd   This systematic review was proposed by our Research Evidence and Publication group and funded by BABICM.   The full title is: Case management for acquired brain injury: a systematic review of the evidence base and the full article has been published with open access    This work has been an important step in identifying the current available evidence for the use of case management in supporting survivors of ABI. It represents the biggest review to date of the evidence on case management and brain injury and contains recommendations for practicing case managers.   You can access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7V3Kvgv

With the holiday season approaching, we turn our thoughts to families and in particular reflect on the issues faced by families of people who are survivors of brain injury.    Delaney, one of our Senior Brain Injury Case Managers, has taken the time to share her insights about the research conducted by Dr. Mark Holloway & Ross Tasker titled 'The Experiences of Relatives of People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) of the Condition and Associated Social and Health Care Services.'   As a Senior Case Manager, Delaney is deeply involved in comprehensive case management, advocacy, and systems navigation for her clients. She works closely and collaboratively with her clients and their teams to ensure that client-centered care and support are always the main focus. She also serves as our Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that full support is provided to colleagues, along with advice and guidance in managing active safeguarding concerns.    Read Delaney's personal and professional thoughts on the article here https://lnkd.in/eU8T_Zeh

Jo is a highly experienced case manager whose caseload includes clients with complex social needs in addition to rehabilitation programmes. View Jo's CV here: https://lnkd.in/enjjZCDH

We are so proud of Daryl McMullon speaking at the BABICM conference today. We hope everyone has a wonderful day, and look forward to hearing more!

We are excited to become members of The Brain Injury Group, and look forward to collaborating together in the months and years ahead.

So lovely to see our clinical lead case managers Lenka Jancekova, Trish Easton, Jo Pendlebury, Iain Anderson and Delaney Collins meeting with our directors Karen Brownlow and Steph Seymour to reflect on what has been accomplished in 2024 and to co-create strategic plans for the year ahead. Thinking ahead, making a difference!