Dr Tyerman, who has over 40 years’ experience working with brain injury survivors, was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, announced on Friday 14th June 2024. The honours recognise people who have given exceptional service to the UK.
The investiture was held at Penn House in Amersham, Buckinghamshire on Wednesday 20th November.
Dr Tyerman was Clinical Lead and Head of Service at the Community Head Injury Service, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust where he planned, developed and oversaw provision of the service.
Andy’s work in integrated community rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation and family services have all been cited as national examples of good practice, Andy notes the success can be attributed in many ways to the ‘positive response of people with brain injury and their families.’
Additionally, as a long-time friend of Headway, Dr Tyerman has spoken at many Headway group meetings and conferences, served on Headway boards and has been a Headway Trustee since 2014.
Andy has developed a resource which seeks to address the lack of understanding of the unmet support needs of people with disability including brain injury, as well as the lack of awareness of the Equality Act. His resource exists to raise awareness of disability rights and reduce discrimination.
Dr Tyerman said:
“Reflecting on this award, the courage and resolve of people affected by brain injury has inspired me throughout my career. Working with people with brain injury, their families and friends has been a great privilege. Whilst I am no longer involved directly in service provision, the ‘Aylesbury model’ of community brain injury rehabilitation continues to evolve through the current team.
Long may this continue, along with other community brain injury service provision and the vital support of Headway.”
In March, in recognition of his remarkable career, Dr Tyerman was also awarded the Monte Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Psychological Society.
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