Other improvements include:
New persona-based navigation on the homepage helps visitors to quickly find the information they need, designed for people who have a brain injury, know someone with a brain injury, or want to get involved with Headway
Better directories for approved care providers and specialist brain injury solicitors
A revamped charity shop finder
More information about the effects of brain injury in the new 'Living with brain injury' section
A new area for professionals
More ways for people to get involved in our fundraising and campaigns
Accessibility at its heart
Accessibility has been a priority throughout the project.
People with lived experience of brain injury have been involved in developing the new website, helping us understand some of the challenges people can experience when using websites after a brain injury and how we can make things easier.
The site has been developed to meet WCAG AA accessibility standards, with clearer layouts, more consistent navigation and an accessibility toolbar from Eye Able that allows visitors to adjust how the site is displayed.
Putting Headway’s mission first
Andrew Taylor, Head of Digital at Headway, said:
“With the new website, we wanted to put Headway’s mission at its heart. When somebody affected by brain injury comes to the site, we want them to feel straight away that they’re in the right place and that we’re here to support them.
“Accessibility is hugely important to us at Headway, and that's why we made it central to this project. Designing in this was allows us to make it much quicker and easier for people to find the support and information they need.
“A huge amount of work has gone into getting us here, with people from across Headway and those with lived experience of brain injury helping to shape the site. It’s fantastic to finally see it live.”
We’ll continue to listen to feedback and improve the website, its content and features over time.
For now, have a look around and explore the new site. We hope you like it!
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