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Home > News > South Wales Acquired Brain Injury Forum
Dr Rudi Coetzer, Davina Jones, and Steffy Bechelet delivered keynote presentations on Brainkind’s research, policy and influencing work.
Areas covered included the most recent research around self-awareness, mental health, brain injury and populations particularly vulnerable to assault-related injury, this was supported by an update on the progress of Brainkind Adapt, the latest resource to be developed from the organisation’s work on brain injury and domestic abuse.
Closing remarks focused on how the development of research and resources are helping to shape policy at a national level.
Reflecting on the impact of the event, Ellie Griffiths, Community Empowerment Officer at Carmarthenshire County Council, commented:
“Still thinking about this extremely inspiring event I attended earlier this week with Brainkind. As someone who isn’t directly involved in the brain injury field, the level of research, dedication, and collaboration happening behind the scenes is extremely impressive. I was particularly taken back by the work delivered by [Steffy Bechelet]. Learning about the Brainkind Adapt tool, Too Many to Count and the research taken to explore brain injury in the context of domestic violence was beyond impactful.”
“Still thinking about this extremely inspiring event I attended earlier this week with Brainkind.
As someone who isn’t directly involved in the brain injury field, the level of research, dedication, and collaboration happening behind the scenes is extremely impressive.
I was particularly taken back by the work delivered by [Steffy Bechelet]. Learning about the Brainkind Adapt tool, Too Many to Count and the research taken to explore brain injury in the context of domestic violence was beyond impactful.”
Georgina James, Senior Specialist Physiotherapist at Ty Aberdafen said:
“We were delighted to host this event on behalf of SWABIF and look forward to working together in the future.
Brainkind – Tŷ Aberdafen
Brainkind offer a range of specialist services, including neurological centres, rehabilitation centres and community-based services for people with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, delivering high-quality rehabilitation and support for people with complex needs across the UK.
Brainkind Ty Aberdafen is a neurological centre in Llanelli, South Wales providing innovative rehabilitation and person-centred support to enable people with neurlogiocial conditions, including brain injury to thrive.
The service has an in-house MDT, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology; providing both 1-1 and group therapy sessions. In addition, the Activity Coordinator offers a range of activities to promote wellbeing and engagement, alongside high quality care and support.
Contact the team: 01554 740720 or email: TyAberdafen@Brainkind.org.
Find out more about Brainkind’s research and tools
Brainkind Adapt, the tool for professionals supporting survivors of domestic abuse, can be accessed here: https://brainkind.org/brainkind-adapt-tool/
Brainkind’s report, Too Many to Count, the first study in the UK to explore the prevalence of brain injury in people who have experienced domestic abuse, who access community-based services, can be accessed here: https://brainkind.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Brainkind_Too-Many-To-Count-Report.pdf
