11/08/2026
On Tuesday 15th September the 3rd Annual South Wales Acquired Brain Injury Forum conference will take place at the Hugh James offices in central Cardiff.
This year the theme is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a complex and widely misunderstood condition with symptoms that include sensory, motor, and cognitive impairment, along with functional seizure activity.
There are estimated to be around 8000 new diagnoses per year in the UK but a lack of high-quality data, potential underdiagnosis and variable coding means the prevalence could be much higher.
There is a packed programme of speakers that includes:
➡️ Dr Elizabeth Mallam, Consultant Neurologist with a special interest in FND.
➡️ Dr Michelle Gregory a Clinical Psychologist with lived experience.
➡️ Rachel Wallbank (OT and AHP Lead) and Jennifer Roe (Physiotherapist) of the Cardiff and Vale Health Board 'Live Well' Service, a non- specialist FND service, supporting a range of conditions, will describe the challenges they face, their approach, alongside case studies, that demonstrate the impact of this condition.
➡️ Totus Rehabilitation Neuropsychologists, Emma Hale and Jess Carter, will share case studies and examples of formulations for clients with FND.
➡️ Mark Robinson, Partner in the Hugh James Serious Injury Team, will give a legal perspective using case studies to demonstrate the unique challenges FND brings to a compensation claim; misdiagnosis, causation, recognition and the importance of collaboration.
➡️ Dr Claire Williams, Associate Professor in Neuropsychology, Swansea University will chair a panel discussion that we anticipate will generate lots of questions.
It’s rare to have the opportunity to quiz such an expert group, so please don’t miss the chance and register your place via the link below:
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You are invited to join us for the South Wales Acquired Brain Injury Forum Annual Conference 2026