Brain Injury Education Webinar Series

Brain Injury Education Webinar Series
Understanding Brain Injuries for Professionals

The Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (ABIRS) at Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite healthcare professionals to a week-long virtual education series focused on understanding and supporting individuals with brain injury.

This series is designed for clinicians across disciplines who want to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in working with this patient group. Each session offers a concise, practical overview of key topics, with a focus on applying understanding to clinical practice.

Format
28 September until 2 October 2026
Daily online webinars from 9:00 until 10:00

Programme

Session 1 – Monday 28 September: Understanding Brain Injury
An introduction to brain injury, including a brief overview of brain structure, epidemiology, and the different causes and types of brain injury.

Session 2 – Tuesday 29 September: Physical Consequences
Exploring common physical effects following brain injury, with a focus on managing patient expectations and offering practical approaches to care.

Session 3 – Wednesday 30 September: Cognitive Effects Following Brain Injury
An overview of key cognitive functions and how they may be impacted. Understanding individual cognitive profiles and adapting clinical practice accordingly.

Session 4 – Thursday 1 October: Emotional and Behavioural Consequences
Understanding emotional and behavioural changes after brain injury, including emotional lability, impulsivity, and the stages of adjustment.

Session 5 – Friday 2 October: Practical and Social Considerations
Guidance on legal, practical, and social aspects of living with brain injury, including entitlements, return to work, and driving.

Pricing:

• £5 per individual session
• £20 for the full week

This series is ideal for clinicians working in acute, secondary, community, or rehabilitation settings, as well as those looking to build foundational knowledge in brain injury care.

Joining instructions for each session will be sent to the email address used at registration prior to the event. If you have booked multiple sessions or the full week, you will receive links for each session separately.