Practical issues after brain injury

The effects of a brain injury are broad, and can affect many different aspects of day-to-day life.

This section gives information to help with some of the practical issues you may have after a brain injury. You can read a description of the pages in this section below, and use the links on the left to visit those that interest you.

Please contact the Headway helpline if you have any questions or would like to talk about any of these issues.

In this section

• Driving after brain injury - Information on the important legal requirements for driving after brain injury, and details of organisations who can help you get back on the road
• Employment and education after brain injury - Information on returning to work and education, including a list of support services for people who have had a brain injury
• Headway Emergency Fund - Grants of up to £500 to help families and individuals cope with the practical implications of a sudden catastrophic brain injury
• Self-Directed Support for people with brain injury - This section is intended for anyone who is currently receiving help from social services, or who may require social support in the future
• Travel insurance for people with brain injury - Getting full insurance cover can be difficult if you have had a brain injury, but there is information here which could help you
• Welfare benefits for people with brain injury - Find out what benefits you may be able to claim after brain injury