Dr Aly Norman
dralysonnorman.bsky.social
Dr Aly Norman
@dralysonnorman.bsky.social
Associate Prof in Psychology, Plymouth University. Academic Researcher & Author specialising in Brain Injury and visible difference; Deputy Chair Anchor Point
Had a great time last week presenting at the @biswg-uk.bsky.social annual conference speaking about the Brain Injury Social Care Network Incubator and the follow up to our Heads Together project
September 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This summer I had the privilege of presenting at the APPG for ABI in Westminster to share findings from UKABIF’s Right to Rehab report.The journey ahead won’t be easy. Read my latest blog: medium.com/.../progress....
#AcquiredBrainInjury #Rehabilitation #HealthPolicy #UKABIF #RightToRehab
Medium
medium.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Reconnecting to the person before acquired brain injury: A continuing bonds grief intervention
Introducing a new paper testing a letter writing technique to support family members after brain injury
#braininjuryawareness #FamiliesAfterBrainInjury
August 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I will be speaking tomorrow at the APPG ABI's event at Westminster on the @ukabif.bsky.social Right to Rehab report and the Goverment's committment to develop an action plan based on the recommendations. For more information, see my previous blog post below: medium.com/@dralysonnor...
Medium
medium.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Link to a podcast for #JournalOfLongTermCare about the latest paper i co-authored alongside the @babicmorg.bsky.social research group on the 'perfect storrm' care crisis in community neurorehabilitation within the UK. @anchorpointabi.bsky.social
What are some of the long-term impacts of head injuries? 💬

Professor @dralysonnorman.bsky.social discusses her research on the long-term social impact of brain injuries, with a focus on the crisis in community neurorehabilitation.

Watch Alyson discuss her research below ▶️
NEW VIDEO from the #JournalOfLongTermCare 📽️

In "The Care Crisis in Neurorehabilitation - What Can Be Done?", Alyson Norman unpacks her her recent article on the long-term social impact of brain injuries, with a focus on the crisis in community #neurorehabilitation. 👇

youtu.be/73atromHUsQ?...
March 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Reposted by Dr Aly Norman
To help us all settle in here, revisiting past work that may be useful. A deeply personal article by Dr Alyson Norman of Plymouth University about the unnecessary death of her brain injured brother. Please share. pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/cgi/viewcont...
pearl.plymouth.ac.uk
November 15, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Reposted by Dr Aly Norman
As we are all new here, another blast from the (recent) past, a systematic review of the evidence regarding social work and acquired brain injury. #neurorehabilitation #socialwork @biswg-uk.bsky.social

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Social workers and acquired brain injury: A systematic review of the current evidence-base
Social work plays an important role in the assessment and treatment of people with acquired brain injury. Acquired brain injury is a complex and highly prevalent condition which can impact on cognitiv...
journals.plos.org
November 19, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Reposted by Dr Aly Norman
Reposted by Dr Aly Norman
Today I was privileged to be at the Headway Awards and very proud to know some of the award nominees. Thanks to Sarah Griggs for invite. We need to make plans to improve the QoL of people with ABI. It’s complex but not impossible. We can’t do this alone, we need to do this together
December 5, 2024 at 9:08 PM