In Discussion with the Author – Peter Brown Hoffmeister
Peter Brown Hoffmeister is the author of five books including the critically acclaimed adult novel Graphic the Valley and his most recent novel: Too Shattered for Mending. Living in Eugene, Oregon with his wife and daughters, Hoffmeister helps run the ‘Integrated Outdoor Program’, an opportunity for teens of all backgrounds to explore the wilderness via backpacking, […]
Secret 7”: Member, Ken Hazeldine’s Artwork Chosen in Vinyl Cover Competition
This June saw Secret 7” take seven tracks from well-known musicians and invite creatives from around the world to interpret the tracks in their own style. With 700 artists on display from 8th-23rd June, Headway’s artist and member, Ken Hazeldine, was chosen with his take on the Jimi Hendrix track, Castles Made of Sand. The cover art is anonymous, and the song […]
Introducing MATTER – a brand new culture magazine
The magazine was co-edited by a team of staff and survivors, sharing roles in editorial, design and writing. For contributors who have survived brain injuries, this may mark the first time they have publically shared their experiences in writing, or been given creative responsibilities since their injury. For others, it is an opportunity to share […]
Tell Me The Planets – A New Book by Headway’s Ben Platts-Mills
Thursday 23 June. ‘How good is that?’ says Danny, the pleasure evident on his face. He’s commenting on the fact that Kieran’s eyes are open: a new development since he was here last month. It’s clear that Kieran would be tall standing up. His long, skinny body fills the hospital bed, all elbows and knees. […]
Sam & Errol – An Exhibition
Enfield locals, the two weren’t always artists. Before a car accident in 2006 that saw her sustain a severe brain injury, mum of two Sam actually had little interest in drawing. Errol meanwhile spent many years navigating growing up with a brain injury after being knocked down by a car in 1974 aged just 10. Each had […]
Wallis Eates & Headway – Like an Orange
In 2016, Headway welcomed Wallis Eates, a talented comic artist, to stay with us for six weeks. Filled with new experiences and stories from our artists in our ‘Submit to Love’ studio, Wallis was inspired to share her experiences through words and pictures in her upcoming autobiographical graphic novel titled ‘Like an Orange’. As a […]
The Patterned Queen
It started with a blink. That’s how Chippy says yes or no. A day-service volunteer in the art studio was showing him pictures from a magazine, and the lady with the crown caught his eye. If I could say the rest was history, I would. But that would be a lie. Chippy’s pictures begin pretty […]
20 Faces of Headway (part 4)
TONY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE SINCE 2016 (AT HEADWAY SINCE 2002) What’s kept you working at Headway for 16 years? “People who partner with us often comment on the ‘specialness’ of Headway. And that’s because it is a special place, where everyone is valued and offered opportunities to thrive and feel fulfilled. I have been privileged to have been part of Headway’s […]
20 Faces of Headway (part 2)
FIROZA, MEMBER SINCE 2008 What do you like most about your days at Headway? “Coming to Headway has really encouraged me to think about my writing, because I’ve always wanted to have my experiences on paper but I used to procrastinate and struggle with finding the time… Headway’s encouraged me to finally do it and I’ve just […]
20 Faces of Headway (part 3)
RICHARD, MEMBER SINCE 2013 Tell us about your experience at Headway… “I remember starting at Headway and being quite nervous. I think the main thing is that it’s very friendly. Doing things like the member led teaching and training: that’s what I really enjoy. It means I get to pass on what I know. I’ve come a […]