MPs will be discussing acquired brain injury in Parliament early next month. This is a chance for them to speak up about the challenges people with brain injuries face. And to highlight the work of local Headway charities, many of which are facing significant financial pressures.
Sir John Hayes MP, who leads the all-party group of parliamentarians focused on brain injury, will start the debate with the motion: “That this House calls for a comprehensive Acquired Brain Injury action plan.” Other MPs will then have their turn to speak, and a government minister will respond at the end.
This debate won’t change any laws, but it’s an important way to raise awareness and make sure the Minister hears directly about the issues facing brain injury survivors, their carers and family members, and the charities that support them.
The debate will last 90 minutes and comes ahead of the Government releases its new Action Plan on brain injury later this year.
How you can help – ask your MP to attend
MPs are more likely to attend debates if people in their constituency ask them to. We’ve put together a dedicated page with materials to help you to ask your MP to take part, including this template email. And there’s space to include your own experience with brain injury or to describe the support you have had from Headway.
Our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Richard Wood, said:
“This debate is a crucial opportunity for MPs to speak up about the need for investment in local reablement services as part of the Government’s ABI Action Plan. Many local, independent Headway charities are grappling with chronic underfunding, rising costs, and also trying to meet rising demand. Asking your MP to attend the debate lets them know they have constituents who want better support for brain injury survivors.”
Please do let us know if you receive any response from your local MP.
What we’re doing
We’ve invited MPs who support our cause, including our Headway Parliamentary Champions, to attend the debate. We’ve also shared our recent report When Funding Fails and our requests to the Government.
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