Supporting you
Headway - the brain injury association is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury.
Through its network of more than 118 local Headway charities (groups and branches) across the UK, it provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields.
From Headway groups or branches, legal advice and care services near you, to our Emergency Fund, Brain Injury Identity Card, helpline and much more, there are many ways in which Headway can support you after brain injury.
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In your area
Find brain injury support in your area by searching our directory of local Headway groups and branches, specialist solicitors, approved care providers and charity shops.
Find out moreGroups and branches
Headway's local groups and branches offer a wide range of services to support people with brain injury, their family members and carers.
Find out moreHelpline
The Headway helpline is a free, confidential service available to anyone with a question about brain injury - from survivors and carers to students and professionals.
Find out moreOnline communities
Through our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and HealthUnlocked discussion forum, we give you the chance to connect online with other people who are affected by 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 moreHeadway’s Justice Programme
Headway’s Justice Programme provides training and support for brain injury survivors and families within the justice system
Find out moreHead Injury Solicitors Directory
Find specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases.
Find out moreApproved care providers
Search our Headway Approved Provider directory for accredited brain injury residential care near you.
Find out moreAbout brain injury
This section gives an overview of the brain, brain injury and the practical issues that can arise.
Find out moreInformation library
Headway's range of e-booklets and factsheets cover many of the symptoms and practical issues associated with a brain injury.
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