Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury.
Whether because of head injury, tumour, stroke, haemorrhage or neurological infection, the effects of a brain injury can be life-changing and life-long.
That’s why, when the unthinkable happens, expert help is vital. Headway UK – the brain injury association is here to support survivors, their families and carers, every step of the way.
As the UK’s leading source of brain injury information, we offer specialist help at all stages such as:
- A free nurse-led helpline providing a specialist, confidential service (0808 800 2244, [email protected])
- A comprehensive informative website (www.headway.org.uk)
- An award-winning range of booklets and publications designed to help people understand the effect of a brain injury
- An Emergency Fund providing financial support to ensure families can be with their loved one at the most critical stage of brain injury
- A recognised Brain Injury Identity Card giving brain injury survivors added confidence in social situations. Enabling support services, including police officers and other agencies to identify survivors, ensuring they receive an appropriate response and support
- Access to the Headway network of local independent charities and volunteer-led branches providing a wide range of vital services from rehabilitation programmes and therapies to carer support and social activities
Our services provide an essential lifeline and are only possible thanks to the unwavering commitment of our supporters. Because together, we can be there for brain injury survivors and their loved ones – when they need us, for as long they need us.
Thank you for your support.
