Brain Injury Solicitors training This course has been designed for solicitors involved with brain injury cases

We have introduced a programme for our Solicitors Training course and require that all solicitors, new and returning, listed in the Headway Head Injury Solicitors Directory attend. We strongly encourage that each contact solicitor also circulates the training invite to all colleagues who are involved in brain injury cases.

What will I learn?

This engaging and accessible training is tailored for legal professionals who are relatively new to this complex area. We’ll equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to understand the language, processes, and rehabilitation journeys often involved in brain injury litigation.

Through real-world examples and clear explanations, you’ll gain insight into:

• The scale and impact of brain injury – why it matters in legal contexts
• Basic brain anatomy and common mechanisms of injury
• The medical treatment pathway, from acute care to discharge
• An introduction to neuroimaging – what it shows and how it’s used
• Key neuropsychological assessments (ACE-III, FAB) and what they reveal
• The rehabilitation process, including return-to-work considerations
• How Headway services support clients and families post-injury

By the end of this session, you’ll feel more confident asking the right questions, interpreting clinical information, and supporting your clients with clarity and purpose.

Ideal for:
Solicitors early in their experience with brain injury cases, or those seeking a structured refresher.

The trainer

Diane Watson

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Practice Educator

Diane brings over 25 years of experience working with adults affected by acquired brain injury. She has produced numerous court reports and acted as an expert witness for the Compensation Agency in Northern Ireland. Over the past four years, Diane has specialised in the rehabilitation of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD), developing particular expertise in this complex area.

In her current role, Diane has led the development of an Outreach Service supporting individuals transitioning from residential rehabilitation back into the community. She co-authored a published evaluation of this service in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast.

Diane is an active contributor to the wider ARBD community, having recently presented at both the All-Ireland ARBD Conference and the UK ARBD Network. She is currently working with the UK ARBD Network to develop a national consensus document on the management of ARBD.

The price

This one day course is available for £125 + VAT per delegate.

Discounted rates are available for Headway Corporate Members and Approved Provider Care Units.  

Course schedule

Please note a direct email address will need to be provided for each attendee. All joining instructions will be sent to this email address two days before the training is scheduled to start.  

Other information 

For larger groups we can deliver our training directly to your organisation or team which can be a more cost-effective option, depending on attendee numbers. To make an enquiry please complete the form on our group training sessions page and a member of the team will be in touch. 

For any other information please contact a member of our Training Team.