Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (Vegetative/MCS) patients. Research https://xitter.cf/t.co/JvRaZIypYB. Resource for Families: https://xitter.cf/t.co/8oEb7wEZCC

Cardiff University, Wales, UK
Joined June 2015
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I was on @BBCr4today this morning at. 7:41 talking about lasting powers of attorney and deprivation of liberty safeguards for adults in a care setting bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/b…
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The week in mental health & capacity law: how AGNI is playing out in court - objections front and centre; a discharge saga meets an MHA assessment; and two Ombudsman decisions on s.117 charging and nearest relative requests. All explained in plain English: lpslaw.co.uk/news/
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My blog @OpenJusticeCoP explores what ‘Liberty’ meant to my sister Polly; how #DoLS worked & what #AGNI might mean for her future (objection & ‘valid consent’). First time I’ve written much re. what’s happened 17 yrs since her crash. Comments v. welcome openjusticecourtofprotection…
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Very enjoyable convo about advance care planning with Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy & Charlie Falconer Turns out we all 4 have LPAs in place, but only 2 of us have Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment And what different views on what we'd want! open.spotify.com/episode/0g7…
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So what now is a DOL?! I’ll tackle it in next Thursday’s DoLS refresher. Tickets available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/biadols-r…
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Managing Complex Tone: Spasticity and Casting Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 March 2026 If you are a physiotherapist or occupational therapist working in neurology, book now for this course offering a theoretical and practical introduction to casting complex neurological patients. Key learning objectives include: - Fabricating upper and lower limb Scotch and soft casts - Developing shared OT/PT reasoning and practical skills to integrate casting into interdisciplinary practice - Understanding the role of and indicators for the use of botulinum toxin - Improved knowledge in the assessment and measurement of spasticity including goal setting and outcome measures - Understanding the evidence base behind the use of botulinum toxin and casting - Exploring everyday practice issues through the use of case studies - Up-to-date knowledge of the evidence and guidelines that govern spasticity and splinting practice For further details and to book: buff.ly/KQrq9TS #neurodisability #acquiredbraininjury #casting #rehabilitation
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An Introduction to Thermoplastic Splinting of the Upper Limb in Neurological Conditions Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 2026 Secure you place on this two-day course for clinicians who have some basic experience of working with thermoplastic materials and wish to gain further handling skills and understanding of splinting the neurologically impaired upper limb. You will: - refresh your current knowledge of upper limb anatomy and physiology - learn what to assess before splinting and the principles of handling thermoplastic material - understand tone concerning splinting - develop clinical reasoning and look at the evidence base around splinting - practice techniques for the fabrication of at least four different thermoplastic splints Further further details and to book on: buff.ly/F8LoV5j #splinting #neurodisability #DisordersOfConsciousness #AcquiredBrainInjury
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⏳ FINAL CALL! 📰 There's just 1 week left to submit your paper for #SLSA2026. Deadline 18 Dec. Submission details on our website - along with details of bursaries: 👉sussex.ac.uk/collaborate/eve… 🗨️ Be part of the conversation shaping socio-legal studies with #SLSA2026.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause severe brain injury. Find out more about the 'silent killer' and get info on staying safe: buff.ly/br5H2PN
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Kristin's father sustained a life-changing brain injury when she was just six years old. Here, she shares her reflections of what it was like to cope with the ripple effects of a brain injury on the entire family: buff.ly/shCgQJY
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Abstract submission now open! The deadline for submission is 23.59 on Sunday 1st February 2026 #IMEConf @bioethics Further info: ime.datawareonline.co.uk/Abs…
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Specialist Dietitian, Abbie, talks us through her role and how she specifically works with patients who have prolonged disorder of consciousness (PDoC): nrtimes.co.uk/specialist-die… @HCAHospitalsUK @WellingtonHosp
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A Court of Protection decision refusing to authorise withdrawal of life support from a man in a prolonged disorder of consciousness. The evidence included the belief of those close to him that he was “trying to heal himself” as communicated by a medium bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP/20…
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My jaw dropped when I first heard this. It is indefensible that families who have already experienced the unthinkable are then penalised based on their earnings. This government will improve patient safety and tackle this kind of gross inequality. observer.co.uk/news/national…
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