It’s our 25th Birthday!
From Not Just a Gala Dinner to our takeover of the Barbican’s Curve Gallery, we are inviting everyone to experience the lively and magical atmosphere of Headway East London, while we continue to advocate for and amplify the voices of people living with brain injury. You can see our full programme below – and keep […]
Take on a new challenge!
The Hackney Half, 21st May The Ride London, Essex 100 – 28th May The Nightrider, 3th-4th June The Big Half, 3rd September The Royal Parks Half, 8th October You can do a challenge solo, with friends or you colleagues – and you can even design your own! Like Alex who raised £10,000 over 1 year […]
Dance with Studio Wayne McGregor
Recorded at Studio Wayne McGregor‘s dance studio in Stratford in January 2022 with 5 of our members – Tirzah, Theresa, Ken, Evaldas and Trevor – this is a fantastic resource for groups and individuals with limited mobility to exercise and explore movement in a fun and accessible way. It is accompanied by a resource pack […]
2022 and beyond – four questions for our members and staff
David has been a member of Headway East London since 2015. He is a keen writer and you can often find him in our and Submit to Love studio, writing and reading poems for his fellow artists. Mark recently joined us as a Day Service co-ordinator; he is also a photographer and former nurse. Luca […]
Errol and Oli – Music Therapy at Headway
Thinking about my work with Errol, I am always asking myself, how is music helping here in this particular moment? In the work with Errol there is a desire to provide a sense of flow. Thinking of the context of the work, his injury, his life circumstance; his experience of flow has been severely disrupted: […]
ABI Week and our new 5-year strategy!
This year to mark Action for Brain Injury Week (16 – 22 May) we’re celebrating the launch of our brand new strategy, sharing our members thoughts on the hidden aspects of brain injury, and showcasing some of our creative endeavours! Scroll down for a little preview of what’s to come….. MONDAY- Headway East London’s strategy […]
Race Equality Week
I Promise to… Set a zero tolerance to racism and microaggressions policy, with published, clear consequences for those that do not adhere As part of our EDI action plan we are currently drafting a Statement of Intent where we’ll state our policy of zero tolerance to racism and microaggressions. Over the next year we plan […]
2021 – What I’ve learnt, loved, loathed and look forward to…
Yoki, Friday member ONE THING…. I learnt is to always stand up for what I believe in. I loved about myself was courage. I loathed waiting for the support I needed. I look forward to passing my exams and starting a new chapter in my book. Michael, Thursday volunteer ONE THING…. I learnt is that […]
Diversity and Inclusion at Headway East London
Statement of Intent At Headway East London our vision is that brain injury survivors experience a world that is accessible to them, and where their contributions are valued and celebrated. Brain injury does not discriminate according to race or identity, and neither do we. Our culture is one of collaboration, because we know that together […]
The Big Give – Christmas Challenge
We’re hoping to raise £4000 for our art studio Submit To Love and our artists who flourish in this supportive community. The act of making is an empowering and hopeful one. In making art, you’re discovering – new gifts, new culture, new connections and new identities. That’s why our mission is “discovery through art”. During […]
