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Headway UK’s mission, vision and values

Headway UK’s mission is simple; to ensure those affected by brain injury have access to specialist, compassionate support when they need it, for as long as they need it.

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We relentlessly campaign to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury, and its consequences – advocating for survivors at grassroots and governmental level.

And we won’t stop. Because we know that brain injury can affect anyone. And because we also know that with the right help, at the right time, there can be life after brain injury.

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Our vision is of a society where:

Every individual and family affected by brain injury has fair and equitable access to all the support they need to lead a positive, fulfilling life.

Understanding and awareness of brain injury is prevalent in all walks of life.

There exists a shared commitment to eliminate avoidable brain injury or otherwise minimise its impact.

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Our mission is to drive change across society by:

Ensuring equitable access to high-quality brain injury services, support and information.

Increasing awareness and understanding of brain injury across society.

Campaigning to reduce occurrence and the impact of brain injury.

Our values

  • We care: Compassion and empathy are at the heart of everything we do and integral to the support we provide to those affected by brain injury

  • We are bold: We are unafraid to challenge the status quo to drive innovation and improvement

  • We collaborate: We believe in the power of working together to amplify our impact

  • We celebrate diversity: We actively embrace inclusivity

  • We give you a voice: We give a voice to those affected by brain injury by putting the lived experience at the heart of everything we do

Find out more

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    Supporting you

    Whether you’re looking for advice, practical support or services near you, Headway is here to help you find what you need.

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  • Our impact

    Our impact

    Without Headway UK, families affected by brain injury would have little or no access to specialist support, information and advice.

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    I want to help

    Whichever way you support Headway UK, you’ll be helping improve life after brain injury – and ensuring no one faces it alone.

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