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Study Day September 2026
🎉 The 3rd Study Day Is Here — Welcome, Delegates!
Today we open the doors to the Headway Huddersfield & District 3rd Study Day, celebrating learning, collaboration and the incredible professionals who support our brain injury community across Calderdale, Kirklees and beyond.
We’re delighted to welcome delegates to an afternoon packed with expert speakers, exhibitors, networking opportunities and practical insights you can take straight back into your work.
📅 Wednesday 30 September 2026
⏰ 12 noon – 5pm
📍 3M Buckley Innovation Centre
🎟️ Delegate tickets: £35
To help you get the most out of the day, you can access the full PDF brochure, including speaker bios, exhibitor details and session descriptions, right here:
👉 Download the Study Day Brochure (PDF)
🕒 Today’s Programme
Below is the full timetable for the afternoon so you can plan your sessions and make the most of the exhibition hall.
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Arrival, Registration and Lunch
Delegates arrive, network, visit exhibitor stands and enjoy lunch
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome from our Chairman, Adrian Hawley
01:10 PM - 01:40 PM
Vestibular Rehabilitation ater brain injury
Samy Selvanagan
01:40 PM - 01:55 PM
Lived experience : Michael's journey after brain injury
Michael Pickles
01:55 PM - 02:15 PM
Refreshment break 1
Grab a drink, have a chat with the exhibitors
02:15 PM - 02:35 PM
Understanding Pain After Brain Injury: A Psychological Perspective
Jane Eastwood
Psychological Therapist in Pain Management
02:35 PM - 02:55 PM
The Role of Music Therapy in Neurorehabilitation
Sally Watson
Music, Art and Dramatherapy interventions aim to support people living with brain injury to build on their strengths, develop a positive sense of themselves, improve communication, participation, independence and emotional wellbeing, and achieve meaningful rehabilitation and therapeutic goals. This talk will give you a flavour of how Creative Arts Therapies are transformative, using our recent Dramatherapy project at British Home as a case example
02:55 PM - 03:25 PM
Complex Travel Arrangements for Brain Injury Survivors
Nicola Cale
03:25 PM - 03:45 PM
Refresment break 2
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Orthotics & Rehabilitation: Innovations in Support
Steve Musgrave
04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Lived Experience: Jangeez’s Brain Injury Journey
Jangeez
04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing remarks & questions
Opportunity for final reflections, networking and discussion
🎪 Visit Our Exhibition Hall
Our exhibition space is buzzing with organisations who support individuals living with brain injury. Delegates can meet:
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
Each exhibitor brings valuable expertise, resources and giveaways — so make sure you stop by every stand.
💬 Thank You for Being Part of Community Rocks
This year’s theme, Community Rocks, celebrates the strength, collaboration and dedication of everyone working to improve life after brain injury. Your presence today helps strengthen that community even further.
We hope you enjoy the sessions, meet new colleagues, discover new services and leave inspired.
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