Coma Research

Is there space for clinical decision-making in relation to incapacitated adults? The CA pronounces: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/is-there-space…

“Contested Decision-making about Life-sustaining Treatment for adults after catastrophic brain injury” Public lecture at @UniofOxford by Prof Lynne Turner-Stokes. 19th March, 5.45pm Further info + Register for online link, or to reserve a seat in person: gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-event…

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

Lots of interesting sessions at the Naidex event in Birmingham in March naidex.co.uk/agenda#/semina…

This looks interesting at the naidex event in Birmingham in March Navigating NICE: A Conversation with ‘Neuro Guidance for Rehabilitation for Chronic Disorders in Brain Injury’ Committee. naidex.co.uk/agenda-2026#/s…

Making decisions for people with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness. One of the sessions at Birmingham conference in March naidex.co.uk/agenda-2026#/s…

Health & Welfare Deputy or Attorney for a PDoC patient? Deputies & LPAs should be informed, consulted & asked for consent for relevant medical treatments - the law underlined in this recent court case What’s your experience? openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2026/02/01/con…

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

“According to them (patients family) if the medical treatment is not making any difference, then there is no point in continuing with such medical treatment and making Harish suffer for no good reason,” Important legal case in India thehindu.com/news/national/…

Parents’ care for their vegetative son - & petitioning of the courts in India to discontinue life-prolonging treatment ⁦@TheWeekLive⁩ theweek.in/theweek/curren…

“Early decompressive craniectomy may be effective in the treatment of refractory intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury” academia.edu/26920346/Early…

New paper from @rhnuk& @ucl team: “Assessing functional communication in patients emerging from a disorder of consciousness” Found “task influences accuracy of responses in assessing return of consciousness” - highlights advantage of colours over objects journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02…

⏳ 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/ev… 🗨️ Be part of the conversation shaping socio-legal studies with #SLSA2026.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause severe brain injury. Find out more about the 'silent killer' and get info on staying safe: buff.ly/br5H2PN

Irish High court judgment - “while Katie’s carers have kept her body in good condition, the 24-hour nursing care, the invasive feeding & other treatment are an interference with her rights to privacy, dignity, autonomy and bodily integrity.” irishtimes.com/news/crime-and…

“The case of the 32-year-old man who has remained in a vegetative state for 13 years is no longer only a medical tragedy. It is now a legal & ethical watershed ….” The Supreme Court of India direction reported by @thetribunechd - tribuneindia.com/news/premium/s…

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

Severe brain injuries can mean a person is unable to write a will - but did you know that it’s possible to have a will made for them? This @OpenJusticeCoP blog explains the process of applying to the Court of Protection to authorise a ‘statutory will’ openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/12/09/app…

Abstract submission now open! The deadline for submission is 23.59 on Sunday 1st February 2026 #IMEConf @bioethics Further info: ime.datawareonline.co.uk/Abstract-Submi…

SC orders medical board to decide on life support withdrawal for man in ‘vegetative state’ for 12 years; seeks report in 2 weeks #Echobox=1764251398" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">indianexpress.com/article/legal-…