RHN Clinical PDOC Conference 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Are you passionate about advancing patient care and exploring developments in the field of PDOC (Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness)?
Join us at the RHN’s Clinical Conference, where expert clinicians will share insights, innovations, and practical approaches to PDOC management.
The conference will focus on the clinical realities of caring for this patient population across the care pathway, providing an opportunity to explore current challenges, share experiences, and consider approaches to improving patient outcomes.
The day will also provide valuable opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow clinicians, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals working in this important area.
View the conference programme for further details
Our speakers will include
- Dr Judith Allanson – Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, RHN
- Dr Stephen Ashford – Associate Professor (Reader) and Consultant Physiotherapist, Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust & King’s College London, Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation
- Jessica Blake – Occupational Therapist and Research Fellow, NIHR ARC East of England
- Dr Lloyd Bradley – Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, RHN
- Harriet Brooks – Senior Occupational Therapist, Frenchay Brain Injury Rehab Unit
- Sophie Brown – Speech and Language Therapist, Centre for Neuro Rehabilitation, Cardiff and Vale UHB
- Anisa Cassim, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, RHN
- Teresa Clark – Consultant Physiotherapist, RHN
- Pastor Geoff Coyne – Lead Chaplain, RHN
- Dr Sarah Crawford – Consultant Clinical Psychologist, RHN
- Rebecca Derham – Senior Occupational Therapist, RHN
- Dr Andrew Hanrahan – Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, RHN
- Rosie Hawker – Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Neurosciences and Neuro Trauma, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Ejatu Jalloh – Clinical and Research Fellow, RHN
- Hannah Manson – Specialist Occupational Therapist, Frenchay Brain Injury Rehab Unit
- Erin Probert – Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, RHN
- Claire Rae – Advanced Speech & Language Therapist (Acute Trauma & Rehabilitation), Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Jessica Rubie-Todd – Senior Occupational Therapist, Frenchay Brain Injury Rehab Unit
- Aideen Steed – Principal Physiotherapist / Clinical Specialist, Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit, Inpatient and Outreach Service, Northwick Park Hospital
- Melanie Shaw – Speech and Language Therapist, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Melissa Sinha – Clinical Psychologist, Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Shona Thompson – Advanced Physiotherapist, Royal Stoke Major Trauma Centre
Call for posters
If you would like to present a poster at the conference, please send us an abstract of 50-200 words prior to booking and we will be in touch. Submission deadline is Friday 22 May 2026.
If your unit would like to present more than one poster, we are delighted to offer a second ticket free of charge!
Cost: £180 early bird rate until 30 June 2026, £200 standard rate
Includes resources and lunch/refreshments
Register here
For more information and registration please call 020 8780 4500 ext 5141 or email [email protected].