Embroidery with Claudine
We’ve been lucky to have Claudine on our dedicated team of volunteers for the last 3 years. As an artist she was first drawn to the Submit To Love studios, hoping to pass on her skills in embroidery and textiles. What started as an idea, grew and grew and in the months before lockdown our […]
Nancy & Affiong – a creative collaboration
Today we’re meeting Nancy – a Headway Support Worker who also ordinarily volunteers at our day centre on Mondays. An artist herself, we asked her to get involved with our “Home Not Alone t-shirt range” – which sees 4 external artists pair with 4 of our Headway artists (shop here). Nancy teamed up with Affiong, […]
The Object of My Affection
Tiiu: Here is the piece that started it all – a look into the monotony of everyday, and the things that start to hold greater significance whilst we’re at home. Please look at the following image and listen to the recording as you do: “Everyday is the same” on Soundcloud. Claudine: At first, I was […]
Wellbeing for the weekend…
Clocks by Mark ROUTINE Lots of us are missing our normal routine during the Coronavirus lockdown. A routine is a balanced mix of activities. For most people this means things like housework, hobbies, exercise, volunteering, studying, working or social activities. For members, coming to Headway can include so many of those activities! When structure or […]
Launching #HomeNotAlone!
(Tuesday 5th May, 2020) This period of lockdown is hard on us all – but survivors living with longterm disabilities are particularly vulnerable to the virus AND to the adverse effects of social isolation. Without us, existing mental and physical health issues will deteriorate, while the strain will be felt acutely by family members, who […]
Headway Kitchen @ Home – How to grow pea shoots
Step 1 Get your hands on some dried marrowfat peas (we sent these out to our members but you should be able to get some from a greengrocer). Soak the peas in a bowl with plenty of water for 12-24 hours. Step 2 Select a container (we’re using the top of an egg box here […]
A List of Things I Miss, Don’t Miss, Won’t Miss, and Won’t Forget
Sam on a long country walk Sam What I Already Miss: My girlfriend, my friends, eating out, the pub, live music, Liverpool FC and volunteering at Headway 😉 What I Don’t Miss: Being overly invested in future plans and the cars on the road outside my bedroom window. What I Won’t Miss: The lack of […]
A day in the life of… a Day Service Co-ordinator!
Boys II Men: mixed reviews from members… BRYN: Day centre co-ordinator & keyworker 9am: This morning we’re taking requests from members for the first Headway East London radio show under quarantine. S sends ‘Splendid Isolation’ by Warren Zevon; J sends ‘Corinna, Corinna’ by Bob Dylan. M recommends Talking Heads, and during the broadcast texts me […]
Our Staff Picks…
Thursday Night Theatre The National Theatre has delved into the archive and is showcasing some of their most popular productions, free to watch from the comfort of your own sofa. They’re kicking it off on Thursday 2nd April at 7pm with family favourite ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’, a joyful, laugh-out-loud comedy staring James Corden. There’s […]
Support Headway from Home!
Once you’ve chosen your challenge, you can set up a fundraising account with us through Virgin Money Giving, Just Giving or you can start a Facebook fundraiser. Haircuts For Headway Has your hair become overgrown and unruly in lockdown? Why not seize the scissors and give yourself a home haircut! Donate the money you’ve saved […]
