Headway
Tel: 0808 800 2244
Disabled Access: Yes
Email: helpline@headway.org.uk
Website: http://www.headway.org.uk
Summary
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services, including:
- a freephone helpline;
- a comprehensive award-winning website containing information and factsheets on all aspects of brain injury (www.headway.org.uk);
- an award-winning range of booklets and publications designed to help people understand and cope with the effects of brain injury;
- an emergency fund to assist people dealing with the financial implications in the immediate aftermath of a brain injury;
- a Brain Injury Identity Card to help in everyday situations and if you come into contact with the criminal justice system;
- a directory of approved residential homes, rehabilitation units and respite facilities specialising in ABI (Acquired Brain injury).
The charity also lobbies for better support and resources to be made available to people affected by brain injury and works to raise awareness of brain injury and the devastating effects it can have.
For more information, contact by telephone, email or visit the website.
Last Updated: 01 March 2024 08:47 by NHS 111 Wales