BSPRM Leadership and Society Appointments - October 2026

President and President-Elect

Mr. Pradeep Thumbikat has completed his term as President of BSPRM. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Pradeep for his leadership, commitment and contribution to the Society during his presidency. His time in office has helped support the ongoing work of BSPRM and our wider professional community.

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Siva Nair as our new President and Dr. Jav Haider as President-Elect.

Siva looks forward to hearing from members and working collaboratively to address the opportunities and challenges facing our specialty. Together, Siva and Jav will help guide the Society as we continue to support our members, strengthen the profile of Rehabilitation Medicine and advocate for the importance of rehabilitation.

Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer

Dr Jav Haider has completed his term as BSPRM Treasurer as he moves into his new role as President-Elect. We are grateful to Jav for the time, care and commitment he has given to the Treasurer role and for his continued contribution to the Society.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lisa Grandidge as BSPRM Treasurer and Dr. Ece Yilmaz Kara as Deputy Treasurer. Ece will undertake this responsibility alongside her existing role as CESR Network Chair.

The Treasurer team plays an important part in supporting the effective governance and financial sustainability of the Society. We look forward to working with Lisa and Ece as they take on their new responsibilities.

Research and Clinical Standards Committee

Prof. Edwin Jesudason has been appointed as Chair of the Research and Clinical Standards Committee, succeeding Prof. Manoj Sivan.

We thank Manoj for his leadership and for the time and expertise he has contributed to this important area of the Society’s work.

Edwin will be supported by Dr. Piera Santullo, who has been appointed Deputy Research and Clinical Standards Chair. Together, they will help BSPRM promote research, support the development of clinical standards and encourage the sharing of evidence and good practice across Rehabilitation Medicine.

Research and clinical standards are central to strengthening our specialty and improving the care and support provided to patients. We look forward to the experience, ideas and energy that Edwin and Piera will bring to their new roles.

Special Interest Group leadership

We are also delighted to welcome new Chairs across three of BSPRM’s Special Interest Groups:

• Dr. Cynthia Udensi, Chair of the Long Term Neurological Conditions Rehabilitation SIG, also known as the NR SIG, succeeding Dr. Jav Haider
• Dr. Sabri Garoushi, Chair of the Musculoskeletal Medicine SIG, succeeding Dr. Rohit Bhide
• Dr. Henrietta Ellis and Dr. Shreshth Dharm-Datta, Co-Chairs of the Trauma Rehabilitation SIG, succeeding Dr. Jenny Thomas

BSPRM’s Special Interest Groups bring members together to share knowledge, develop professional networks and support progress in key areas of Rehabilitation Medicine.

We thank Jav, Rohit and Jenny for their leadership and contributions to their respective groups, and warmly welcome Cynthia, Sabri, Henrietta and Shreshth to their new roles.

Further Society appointments

We are pleased to recognise three further appointments within the BSPRM community:

• Dr. Fahim Anwar, FPRM Faculty Chair and Deputy Secretary of the UEMS Section
• Lucy Nankivell, Chair of the BSPRM Rehabilitation Nursing Network
• Dr. Meena Nayar, BSPRM Elected Council Member

The Rehabilitation Nursing Network Chair is a new role within BSPRM and will help strengthen nursing representation and engagement across the Society.

As an Elected Council Member, Meena will contribute to the wider work of BSPRM and support the Society as it continues to develop its activities for members and the rehabilitation community.