18/12/2025
On Thursday, 4 December, a Westminster Hall Debate took place on the potential merits of a comprehensive action plan for acquired brain injury. MPs from across parties contributed, highlighting the real-world impact of brain injury on individuals, families and communities.
Key themes included the need for better access to community rehabilitation, closer integration of mental health and neurological care, improved support for children and families, clearer rehabilitation pathways and stronger data sharing across public services. Several MPs drew on powerful examples from their own constituencies to reinforce the case for a coordinated national approach.
The Minister confirmed that an action plan will be published in the next six months, setting out priorities across health, social care, education, justice and related sectors, with a commitment to embed rehabilitation and long-term support more effectively.
The full debate can be viewed in the video shared here for anyone who would like to understand the discussion in more depth. https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/a12d299d-cc5b-4b69-a3cd-57994ee034fa