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UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026

Organised by the United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum
Dates9–9 Nov 2026
LocationSalford, United Kingdom
Abstracts31 Aug 2026 · 34d
A one-day UKABIF national acquired brain injury summit in Salford covering ABI data, rehabilitation policy, legal safeguards, social inequalities and poster presentations.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
Submit abstract
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 28 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe Summit is positioned as a UKABIF forum for professionals,…View detail

The Summit is positioned as a UKABIF forum for professionals, families, advocates, researchers and service stakeholders to connect around acquired brain injury policy and practice.

Research ValuePoster presentations are available for non-commercial acquired brain injury work,…View detail

Poster presentations are available for non-commercial acquired brain injury work, with an optional poster award and conference-book inclusion for registered presenting authors.

Trainee RelevanceRelevant to trainees interested in neurology, rehabilitation medicine, neuropsychology, trauma,…View detail

Relevant to trainees interested in neurology, rehabilitation medicine, neuropsychology, trauma, health policy or medico-legal aspects of acquired brain injury.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
ABI Action Plan and policyData, registries and outcomesNational rehabilitation servicesLegal safeguards and capacityMotorised vehicles and public healthSocial inequalities in acquired brain injuryAwareness, training and access to supportPoster presentations
Policy update
Update on the ABI Action Plan
Minister invited
Symposium
Acquired Brain Injury Data Symposium: how is data critical to improving ABI outcomes and how do we improve it?
Jennifer Misak
Session
How can data improve outcomes for people surviving acquired brain injuries
Professor Fiona Lecky
Session
The Cancer Registry: what happens when accurate data is prioritised?
Speaker TBC
Session
The Welsh ABI Dashboard: a promising framework for improving data collection for acquired brain injury
Speaker TBC
Update
The National Rehabilitation Centre - an update
Dr Jav Haider
Legal update
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - an update on the Supreme Court Ruling
Alex Rook and Dr Mark Hollway
Public health session
Motorised vehicles - a public health issue: the impact of e-scooters, electric bikes and hover boards
Erika Schwamborn and Miranda Gardner
Panel discussion
The impact of social inequalities on acquired brain injuries
Introduced and convened by Dr Hope Kent
Poster session
Poster presentations and UKABIF Poster Award
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
JM
Jennifer Misak
Health Economist
Acquired Brain Injury Data Symposium: how data is critical to improving ABI outcomes
PF
Professor Fiona Lecky
The Trauma Audit and Research Network / National Major Trauma Registry / TBI-Reporter
How data can improve outcomes for people surviving acquired brain injuries
DJ
Dr Jav Haider
National Rehabilitation Centre
The National Rehabilitation Centre - an update
AR
Alex Rook
Rook, Irwin Sweeney
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - an update on the Supreme Court Ruling
DM
Dr Mark Hollway
Expert Witness and Case Manager
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - an update on the Supreme Court Ruling
ES
Erika Schwamborn
Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network (SE)
Motorised vehicles - a public health issue
MG
Miranda Gardner
Wessex Neurological Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Motorised vehicles - a public health issue
DH
Dr Hope Kent
The impact of social inequalities on acquired brain injuries
AbstractsOpen · 31 Aug 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 31 August 2026
What You Can Submit
poster
Submission Specifications
Structure
Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion are recommended but not required
Word Limit
250 words
Eligibility
Non-commercial topics related to acquired brain injury; posters previously presented at other events are eligible for the optional Poster Award
Submission Method
Online abstract submission form only; email submissions are not accepted
Presenter Requirement
Presenting authors must register as delegates by 9 October 2026 for inclusion in the conference book
Max Authors Visible Form
The visible form provides fields for up to five authors; extra author details must be emailed to UKABIF
Categories & Recommended Topics
Acquired brain injury
Neurorehabilitation
Brain injury data and outcomes
Social inequalities
Safeguarding and legal issues
Awareness, training and access to services
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£229.50
Standard registration£255
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
31 Aug 2026 · 34 days
Abstract submission deadline
9 Nov 2026 · 104 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ · Salford
AddressPier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ
Venue DetailsThe Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Early-bird delegate discount applies to bookings made before 31 August 2026.
  • Student, NHS and voluntary-sector discounts are available only by emailing UKABIF for a discount code; no public amount is listed.
  • Presenting authors must register by 9 October 2026 for their abstract to be included in the conference book.
  • Poster guidance notes are linked as a PDF-only document from the abstract pages.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026 is a one-day acquired brain injury meeting for clinicians, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, social care and voluntary-sector staff, commissioners, people with lived experience, family members and advocates. The programme is still being developed, but the published sessions cover the ABI Action Plan, the role of data in improving ABI outcomes, national registry work, the National Rehabilitation Centre, deprivation of liberty safeguards, motorised vehicle injuries, social inequalities in ABI, awareness, training, access to services and support.

Poster abstract submission is open for non-commercial work related to acquired brain injury. The route is poster presentation, with an optional UKABIF Poster Award. Submissions must be made through the online form rather than email by 31 August 2026 at 17:00; presenting authors must register as delegates by 9 October 2026 for inclusion in the conference book. The form asks for up to five authors, title, a 250-word abstract, corresponding author email and whether the poster should be considered for the award. UKABIF recommends Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion headings but does not require them.

Delegate booking is open. The listed rates are GBP 190 for UKABIF members and GBP 255 for non-members, with a 10% early-bird discount before 31 August 2026. Student, NHS and voluntary-sector discounts require an email discount code, so those rates are not publicly visible. CPD accreditation is not stated on the pages checked.

Frequently asked
When is UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026?
UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026 takes place 9–9 Nov 2026 in The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ, Salford.
Where is UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026 held?
UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026 is held at The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ, Salford, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 31 Aug 2026 — 34 days away.
How much does UKABIF Time for Change Summit 2026 cost?
Registration is £255 standard.