# Neurological and trauma healthcare in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/neurological-and-trauma-healthcare-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-25T09:36:50.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Medical initiatives in Spain have focused on advancing neurological care, sensory health, and trauma response. In Castilla-La Mancha, scientific efforts have addressed the link between sensory loss and cognitive decline, while medical professionals have undergone ‘Advanced Trauma Life Support’ training to manage polytrauma patients.

Efforts have expanded toward supporting individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). In Andalusia, health associations have focused on prevention and the establishment of the Cádiz Acquired Brain Injury Observatory. Recent developments include the III Acquired Brain Injury Conference hosted by the Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar in Cádiz, which focused on the clinical management of strokes and traumatic brain injuries.

Regional support for ABI continues to grow through various specialized programs. In Valencia, the Valencian Institute of Social Services (IVASS) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing adapted care for affected individuals and their families. In Navarra, the association Hiru Hamabi | 3/12 reported that the Hospital Universitario de Navarra provides care to 157 minors through a specialized pediatric ABI program, noting 40 new cases within the last year.

On Acquired Brain Injury Day, advocacy groups including ADACEA, Adace CLM, and Adaceco issued manifestos demanding a ‘National Attention Plan for ABI’. These organizations are calling for a state census to determine the true scale of the condition, which affects over 414,000 people in Spain, and the implementation of specific diagnostic labels upon hospital discharge to ensure continuity of care. These collective efforts emphasize the necessity of multidisciplinary rehabilitation—incorporating physiotherapy, speech therapy, and neuropsychology—and highlight the critical role of families in the recovery process.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Spain and Venezuela mark Acquired Brain Injury Day with calls for specialized care

Health organizations in Spain and Venezuela are calling for a National Attention Plan and better resources to support the hundreds of thousands of people living with acquired brain injuries.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-associations-advocate-for-acquired-brain-injury-support

### 2026-10-04: Medical specialists in Castilla-La Mancha focus on sensory health and trauma care

Medical experts in Castilla-La Mancha are hosting specialized sessions on the link between sensory loss and dementia, alongside advanced trauma life support training in Guadalajara.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-specialists-in-castilla-la-mancha-focus-on-sensory-health-and-trauma-care

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