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Community Rocks : Study Day
🎸 Community Rocks: Highlights from Our 3rd Annual Study Day
On Wednesday 30th September 2026, Headway Huddersfield & District welcomed professionals, survivors, families, and partners to our 3rd Annual Study Day – “Community Rocks”, held at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre at the University of Huddersfield. It was an afternoon dedicated to learning, connection, and celebrating the strength of community rehabilitation across Calderdale and Kirklees.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are incredibly grateful to Maggie Sargent & Associates, our Headline Sponsor, whose support made this year’s Study Day possible. Their commitment to improving outcomes for brain injury survivors aligns perfectly with the spirit of “Community Rocks”.
Our thanks also go to Switalskis Solicitors, who kindly sponsored lunch for all attendees — a welcome chance for everyone to connect, network, and refuel before an afternoon of inspiring presentations.
🎤 Seven Speakers, Seven Perspectives, One Shared Mission
We were honoured to host seven exceptional speakers, each generously giving their time to share expertise, lived experience, and practical insight. Their contributions shaped a programme that explored the many layers of community rehabilitation — from clinical pathways to personal journeys, from specialist therapies to the realities of rebuilding life after brain injury.
Samy Selvanayagam — Consultant Vestibular Physiotherapist
Jane Eastwood — Psychological Therapist specialising in Pain Management
Nicola Cale — Case Manager with expertise in travel arrangements for individuals with brain injury
Steven Musgrave — Specialists in prosthetics and orthotic rehabilitation
Sally Watson — Representative from Chroma Music Therapy
Michael Pickles — Brain Injury Survivor sharing his personal journey
Jangeez Khan — Brain Injury Survivor sharing his personal journey
Attendees can revisit the day’s content through links to speaker presentations, available below.
🧩 Exhibitors Who Helped Bring the Day to Life
An added highlight of the Study Day was the presence of 12 exhibitors, each showcasing services, technologies, and support available to brain injury survivors and their families. Their involvement created a vibrant marketplace of ideas and resources, helping attendees discover new ways to strengthen community connections.
Apollo Home Healthcare • NL Neuro Rehab • EmpoweringU Case Management • Liberator Ltd • Switalskis Solicitors • FC Healthcare • France + Associates • SP Therapy • Weathertop Physiotherapy • Rose Speech Therapy • Simpson Millar • Routes Healthcare
📸 Explore Our Photo Gallery
We’ve captured the energy, learning, and community spirit of the day in a dedicated gallery. From speaker sessions to exhibitor stands and candid moments of connection, these images reflect what makes our Study Day so special.
👉 Scroll down to view the full gallery  👉 Presentation links are available above the images
đź’› Thank You for Making Community Rock
To everyone who attended — survivors, families, professionals, volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors — thank you for being part of our growing community. Your support helps us continue delivering meaningful, accessible, and empowering opportunities for brain injury survivors across Huddersfield, Calderdale, and Kirklees.
We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Study Day, where we’ll continue to celebrate the power of community, collaboration, and lived experience.
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