Acquired Brain Injury

People who have had an acquired or traumatic brain injury can positively rebuild their lives, with professional guidance and skilled support.

The ICCM Acquired Brain Injury Service (ABI) has dedicated support in the fields of;

Neuro-psychology

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health Nursing

Technical Instruction

ICCM's Case Management approach channels the appropriate input to respond to each person's needs.

Specialist carer training and mentoring ensures the delivery of support tailored to each individual.

Each client selects their own care team, with ICCM's help.

An ICCM Case Manager helps the client define long-term goals

Plans are developed to achieve these goals

Families, other health and care professionals are fully involved

With professional help and skilled carers, support can be reduced with growing independence

Professional staff use regular reviews and formal assessments to measure the success of the support and development programmes. Plans are adjusted to the changing needs of the client.

Good Practice

“Maximises participation: independence around the community, work and leisure activities, relationships and social interaction, family support – Patient led models.”

Dept of Health, Complex Specialised Rehabilitation for Brain Injury & Complex Disability (Adult) – Definition No. 7