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Dr Aly Norman

@dralysonnorman.bsky.social

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Associate Prof in Psychology, Plymouth University. Academic Researcher & Author specialising in Brain Injury and visible difference; Deputy Chair Anchor Point

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Dr Aly Norman @dralysonnorman.bsky.social · 22d

Had a great time last week presenting at the @biswg-uk.bsky.social annual conference speaking about the Brain Injury Social Care Network Incubator and the follow up to our Heads Together project

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Dr Aly Norman @dralysonnorman.bsky.social · Aug 28

This summer I had the privilege of presenting at the APPG for ABI in Westminster to share findings from UKABIF’s Right to Rehab report.The journey ahead won’t be easy. Read my latest blog: medium.com/.../progress....
#AcquiredBrainInjury #Rehabilitation #HealthPolicy #UKABIF #RightToRehab

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Dr Aly Norman @dralysonnorman.bsky.social · Aug 26

Reconnecting to the person before acquired brain injury: A continuing bonds grief intervention
Introducing a new paper testing a letter writing technique to support family members after brain injury
#braininjuryawareness #FamiliesAfterBrainInjury

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Dr Aly Norman @dralysonnorman.bsky.social · Jul 15

I will be speaking tomorrow at the APPG ABI's event at Westminster on the @ukabif.bsky.social Right to Rehab report and the Goverment's committment to develop an action plan based on the recommendations. For more information, see my previous blog post below: medium.com/@dralysonnor...

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Dr Aly Norman @dralysonnorman.bsky.social · Mar 7

Link to a podcast for #JournalOfLongTermCare about the latest paper i co-authored alongside the @babicmorg.bsky.social research group on the 'perfect storrm' care crisis in community neurorehabilitation within the UK. @anchorpointabi.bsky.social

LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · Mar 6

What are some of the long-term impacts of head injuries? 💬

Professor @dralysonnorman.bsky.social discusses her research on the long-term social impact of brain injuries, with a focus on the crisis in community neurorehabilitation.

Watch Alyson discuss her research below ▶️

Global Observatory of Long-Term Care @goltc.bsky.social · Mar 6

NEW VIDEO from the #JournalOfLongTermCare 📽️

In "The Care Crisis in Neurorehabilitation - What Can Be Done?", Alyson Norman unpacks her her recent article on the long-term social impact of brain injuries, with a focus on the crisis in community #neurorehabilitation. 👇

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Mark Holloway @markhollowayhf.bsky.social · Nov 15

To help us all settle in here, revisiting past work that may be useful. A deeply personal article by Dr Alyson Norman of Plymouth University about the unnecessary death of her brain injured brother. Please share. pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/cgi/viewcont...

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Mark Holloway @markhollowayhf.bsky.social · Nov 19

As we are all new here, another blast from the (recent) past, a systematic review of the evidence regarding social work and acquired brain injury. #neurorehabilitation #socialwork @biswg-uk.bsky.social

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Social workers and acquired brain injury: A systematic review of the current evidence-base

Social work plays an important role in the assessment and treatment of people with acquired brain injury. Acquired brain injury is a complex and highly prevalent condition which can impact on cognitiv...

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Mark Holloway @markhollowayhf.bsky.social · Nov 20

As we are all still new and finding our feet here, a blast from the past, open access article regarding relative's experience of acquired brain injury #neurorehabilitation #socialwork @biswg-uk.bsky.social @carolinejbald.bsky.social

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The Experiences of Relatives of People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) of the Condition and Associated Social and Health Care Services | Journal of Long-Term Care

The Journal of Long-Term Care is an international, multi- and inter-disciplinary, peer-reviewed, online journal established as a focus for advancing the research evidence base for all aspects of long-...

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Mark Holloway @markhollowayhf.bsky.social · Dec 5

Today I was privileged to be at the Headway Awards and very proud to know some of the award nominees. Thanks to Sarah Griggs for invite. We need to make plans to improve the QoL of people with ABI. It’s complex but not impossible. We can’t do this alone, we need to do this together

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