43rd Guttmann Conference for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Date: 11th – 12th June 2026
Hosted by: The Welsh Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Cardiff.
Venue: Holland House Hotel & Spa, 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD.
The Welsh spinal cord Injury rehabilitation centre are delighted to be hosting the 2026 Guttmann Conference with the theme
Changing times in a sustainable future
The conference brings together all key professionals in the different streams of specialist rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries.
Call for Papers: Oral and Poster Presentation -
Topics of interest
Our theme this year encompasses age and gender-aware approaches, respect for neurodiversity, integration of cutting-edge science and technology, and arts-based therapies. Combined with a commitment to sustainable, equitable healthcare delivery and education, these themes reflect a holistic vision to improve life quality and functional independence for the diverse SCI community in 2025 and beyond.
• Age, gender and neurodiversity considerations
• Advances in science and technology
• The role of the arts
• Sustainability and inclusive care
Submission Guidelines
1. Abstracts on research, experience, clinical practice innovation, clinical guideline/policy development, audit/service development, education innovation welcome.
2. Abstract submissions due by 28th February 2026.
3. Abstracts should be between 250 - 400 words.
4. Include Abstract Type (Poster/paper), Title, Author name(s), Institutional affiliation of the author(s), Background of study/project, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusion, References. Experience in any format.
5. Include your name, role, email address and a brief biography (50 words) with your submission.
6. Submissions should be sent to Guttmann.2026.Cav@wales.nhs.uk with the title 'Abstract Submission’ using the following form. Submission Form
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