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The National Major Trauma Rehabilitation Group (NMTRG) brings together therapists from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland. The group aims to use the wealth of clinical knowledge from its members to develop national rehabilitation guidelines, deliver education and pioneer research in the major trauma setting.

The key Objectives of the group are:

To develop national benchmarked guidelines for the treatment of major trauma injuries and the holistic treatment of major trauma patients

To share understanding and knowledge of common issues and best practice

To collaborate with the National Major Trauma & Burns Clinical Reference Group

To research into topics of high interest for the Rehabilitation Group and those highlighted by National institutions

All NMTRG resources are available free of charge via the NMTRG app.

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NMTRG Conference Birmingham 2026

2026 will see the NMTRG holding a third Major Trauma Rehabilitation Conference in Birmingham at the Conference and Events Centre

Join us on June 8th and 9th for a packed two day conference.

This year we will be focussing on 'Beyond the Physical' as part of major trauma. What happens during and after the acute setting and how we can improve awareness about how we can further assist patients on their road to recovery.

This year we also welcome our paediatric colleagues for a break out morning on the 9th June - keep an eye on the programme for the line up.

We have a selection of expert speakers lined up to discuss communication, nutrition, pain, endocrine changes and intimacy after major trauma. This is paired with hard hitting debate topics discussing evidence based treatment and what affects pain and recovery.

We look forward to welcoming you for a third year of a sell out conference - if you are unable to be with us in person follow us on Instagram

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Please open the below document to see the provisional programme for the two days (programme to be uploaded)

Welcome to the NMTRG 2026 Conference Poster Section

Join us for an insightful poster presentation on "Major Trauma - Beyond the Physical." This engaging display will explore innovative approaches and strategies in the rehabilitation process for trauma patients. We invite you to cast your vote for your favourite posters and presentations, and help us recognize the most impactful contributions in this crucial field! Your voice matters—let's celebrate in trauma care together!

If you would like to submit and abstract to present a poster or rapid 5 presentation please complete the below form and submit by the 15th March 2026.

If you have any concerns about producing abstracts or posters we will be running some educational sessions for writing abstracts and posters.

NMTRG Conference abstract submission 2026

The NMTRG Guidelines:

These guidelines were developed by the NMTRG over a 2-year period from 2020. Benchmarking data was gathered from multiple major trauma centres participating in the Rehabilitation Group, consensus from major trauma MDT staff working at these sites across the UK were used to develop the most commonly managed injury presentations in the major trauma centres.

Each guideline has been peer reviewed by at least 2 major trauma centres in addition to those writing the guideline and signed off by a quorum of the NMTRG. The aim is for these guidelines to be ratified by the Clinical Reference Group for Major trauma and aim to provide staff working within the major trauma centres and networks with an outline of the knowledge and skills that have been identified by this group.

It is hoped that these guidelines will help services develop appropriate education programs, monitoring and review systems for the rehabilitation services that support patients who have had injury as a result of a major traumatic event.

For more information about the development please download the free to use app or e-mail Stephen.Friend@stgeorges.nhs.uk or knewport@nhs.net.