Articles

Planning Transitions Out of Reablement While Sustaining Independence in ABI

Transitions out of reablement are critical points of risk for people with acquired brain injury. This article explains how ABI services can plan exits that sustain independence, confidence and safety...

Managing Setbacks and Regression Within ABI Reablement Pathways

Setbacks and regression are common within acquired brain injury reablement and do not indicate failure. This article explains how ABI services can manage regression safely while maintaining momentum towards independence...

Using Independence Outcomes to Inform Commissioning Decisions in ABI Services

Outcome data plays a growing role in ABI commissioning decisions. This article explains how providers can use independence and reablement outcomes to demonstrate value, quality and sustainability to commissioners.

Supporting Community Participation and Social Independence in ABI Reablement

Community participation is a core outcome of effective ABI reablement. This article explains how services can support social independence, community access and meaningful participation while managing risk and commissioner expectations.

Balancing Independence and Ongoing Support in Acquired Brain Injury Reablement

Independence in ABI reablement does not mean the absence of support. This article explores how services can balance independence with proportionate ongoing support while meeting commissioning and safeguarding expectations.

Using Outcome Reviews to Drive Reablement Progress in ABI Services

Regular, structured outcome reviews are central to effective ABI reablement. This article explains how providers can use outcome reviews to drive progress, adjust support and evidence independence gains to commissioners...

Supporting Sustainable Independence Rather Than Short-Term Gains in ABI Reablement

Short-term gains in ABI reablement do not always translate into sustainable independence. This article explores how services can focus on lasting capability, confidence and risk awareness rather than quick wins.

Embedding Reablement Principles in Long-Term Acquired Brain Injury Support

Reablement in acquired brain injury services is not time-limited or linear. This article explains how providers can embed reablement principles into long-term ABI support while maintaining safety, dignity and commissioning...

Measuring Progress and Independence in ABI Reablement Without Over-Simplification

Measuring progress in ABI reablement requires tools that reflect cognitive, emotional and functional change. This article explores how services can evidence progress and independence without relying on overly simplistic or...

Defining Meaningful Outcomes in Acquired Brain Injury Reablement Services

Meaningful outcomes in acquired brain injury reablement go beyond task completion and focus on identity, autonomy and sustainable independence. This article explains how ABI services can define, agree and evidence...