Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability Clinical PDOC Conference 2026

Are you passionate about advancing patient care and exploring developments in the field of PDOC (Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness)?

Join 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.

Speakers include

• Dr Judith Allanson – Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, RHN
• Sarah Appleton – Speech and Language Therapist, Centre for Neuro Rehabilitation, Cardiff and Vale UHB
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Erin Probert – Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, RHN
• Claire Rae – Advanced Speech & Language Therapist (Acute Trauma & Rehabilitation), Royal Stoke University Hospital
• 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