Practical issues
The effects of a brain injury are broad, and can affect many different aspects of day-to-day life.
This section provides information on some of the more common issues people encounter after brain injury, such as driving, returning to work and welfare benefits.
Depending on the cause of a brain injury, claiming compensation may be an option and can ensure that the correct care and rehabilitation is put in place in future. Our Legal advice section gives further information on this process, and you can search for a specialist brain injury solicitor in the In your area section.
Contact the Headway helpline if you have any further questions about these or other practical issues arising from a brain injury.
Safeguarding information
In this article we cover some of the ways in which brain injury survivors can be at risk of harm or abuse.
Find out moreDriving after brain injury
Find out moreReturning to work after brain injury
Find out moreReturning to education
Find out moreNavigating the Cost of Living
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Find out moreSocialising after brain injury
Find out moreStop the bus! A guide to public transport
Find out moreTop 10 tips for staying safe online
Find out moreHolidays and travel
Find out moreWelfare benefits
A brain injury is likely to have an effect on a family's finances, and claiming benefits can help to ease the pressure.
Find out moreLegal advice
Information and resources to help you claim compensation after a brain injury.
Find out moreBrain Injury Identity Card
Our Brain Injury Identity Card provides survivors with added confidence in social situations, while helping them to get the right support if they come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Find out moreHeadway Emergency Fund
The Emergency Fund provides one-off small grants to help adult brain injury survivors and their families cope with the practical implications of brain injury.
Find out more