Collaboration in Rehabilitation 2026
Collaboration in Rehabilitation 2026 Positive OT & Case Management is delighted to announce that bookings are now open for the Collaboration in Rehabilitation 2026 Conference, hosted in partnership with Intospeech and Healing Touch Rehab. This not-for-profit event will take place on 15th October 2026 at St George’s Conference Centre, Leeds, bringing together professionals from across the rehabilitation sector to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration for both children and adults. A day focused on collaboration, learning, and lived experience The 2026 conference will once again centre on building stronger multidisciplinary team (MDT) connections and exploring how collaborative practice can shape the future of rehabilitation. Delegates can expect a rich programme of real-world case studies and lived client experiences, alongside discussions focused on functional, meaningful outcomes that keep clients firmly at the heart of practice. This year’s themes will also highlight the importance of longer-term MDT involvement and the positive difference sustained collaboration can make across the rehabilitation journey. Beyond the learning, the event offers a valuable opportunity to network with colleagues, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships across the rehabilitation community, all while supporting local charitable initiatives. Tickets are £109.05 Book Now! Sponsors Huge thanks to our kind sponsors Gold Sponsor: Irwin Mitchell Silver Sponsor: Complexus Care Bronze Sponsor: Made for Movement. Agenda 09:00 – Registration & Networking 09:45 Welcome & Housekeeping – Claire Howie 09:50 Headline Sponsor Introduction 10:00 Legal Keynote – Ross McWilliams (Partner – Medical Negligence), and Jo Fraser (Partner – Court of Protection) Irwin Mitchell Joining the Dots: How Solicitors, Deputies and MDTs Deliver Better Outcomes 10:40 MDT Panel Discussion Collaboration in Practice: A Real Case Example SB – panel discussion 11:40 – Morning Break 12:10 Support Worker Session – Luis Williamson, Director, Williamson & Shabnam Berry-Khan, Psychworks, Founder of PsychWorks Associates Building and Keeping Directly Employed Care Teams: A Practical Guide for Case Managers 12:50 – Lunch 13:50 Charity ‘AIM’ Music Video 14:00 Beth Sanders Serious Injury Lawyer, Leigh Day; Matt Perkins, a Defendant Solicitor from Keoghs; Jonathan Brierley, Insurer from Allianz. ‘Collaborative Working: How to Square the Circle in Complex Claims’. 14:40 Lived Experience – Philip Allen- “Phil v2.0 – a survivor’s story” 15:10 Claire Farrington-Douglas, Director of Services, Headway London. ‘Exploring return to roles for people with ABI through project-based interventions” 16:10 – Closing Reflections 16:30 – Conference Close & Networking Drinks
Recharge & Refocus Lunch and Learn Sessions
Recharge & Refocus Lunch and Learn Sessions Positive OT & Case Management is dedicated to promoting wellbeing and a positive work–life balance across the sector, supporting professionals who work in high-pressure environments to prioritise their own mental health alongside their day-to-day roles. As part of this commitment, we deliver “Recharge & Refocus” wellbeing sessions for legal professionals, focusing on stress management, burnout prevention, resilience, and emotional wellbeing, using mindfulness, meditation, and laughter-based techniques. Recharge & Refocus sessions expand following positive feedback from legal teams The Recharge & Refocus sessions have been developed in response to the growing pressures faced by professionals working with people affected by trauma. In busy, high-demand roles, finding time to pause and prioritise wellbeing can be difficult, and these sessions are designed to offer a practical and accessible solution during the working day. Delivered as informal lunchtime sessions lasting around one hour, they take place directly at workplaces and include a provided lunch at no cost to the organisation. Sessions can be tailored to team needs and may include a combination of the following topics: All sessions are delivered by Positive OT’s in-house wellbeing trainer, Claire Howie, who is known for her relaxed and engaging approach, helping participants feel comfortable and able to take part fully. Feedback from teams who have attended so far has been consistently positive, with particular emphasis on how practical and easy the strategies are to apply in everyday working life. Positive OT & Case Management has now opened further availability for sessions throughout November and December 2026. For more information, or details of how to book, please email claire@positiveotcm.co.uk.