This is not a performance…This is us!
On Thursday 6th March our members took to the stage at Chats Palace for This is not a performance… This is us! Led by theatre-maker Tiiu Mortley, who has lived experience of brain injury, the group came together over 12 weeks to craft a powerful showcase of music, creativity, movement, and visual art. Great storytelling, […]
A statement on the proposed disability benefit cuts
The real issue is in the systemic barriers that exist. In the UK, there are 5.5 million private businesses, yet only 20,000 organisations have engaged with the Disability Confident Employer Scheme — just 3% at its highest ‘leader’ level. This falls far short of creating an inclusive job market for the 16 million people with disabilities […]
Our Drama Group
In December 2024 we began a drama project with our members to devise and produce work inspired by their experiences of life after brain injury. Led by theatre maker Tiiu Mortley – who has lived experience of brain injury and will be supporting members to put their ideas and ambitions into practice – our members […]
Join our EDI Group!
Are you a member, staff or volunteer at Headway? Are you interested in promoting EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) in our community? Join our EDI group! We meet monthly to talk about how to celebrate the diversity of our community and organise activities for important initiatives, such as Black History Month. Our discussions focus on […]
Join our Focus Group
Have you been involved in providing member-led training before? If so, we’re looking for your input to help shape a new training programme for people working with individuals with brain injuries. Join our paid focus group (£35 per 90-minute session) and share your insights on the following: What should professionals know about living with a […]
One year of Evening Service!
In November 2023, we opened the door of our Hackney centre for a new group of members as part of a new service: the Evening Service. This service extends our Day Service, which runs Monday to Friday and supports over 200 people each week. By introducing the Evening Service, we aimed to reach even more […]
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 3rd December, 3pm-3:45pm. This is an open meeting, and everyone is welcome to attend! Our address is: Headway East London. Timber Wharf, 238-240 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AX. You can find more information about how to find us here. Our Chair of Trustees, […]
Small Stories, Big Pictures
On Wednesday 17 October we hosted our annual brain injury conference, entirely co-produced with our members, called Small Stories, Big Picture. More than 60 people attended our Hackney centre, including delegates from the DWP, assessment services, Headway centres, solicitors, university researchers, clinicians and local authorities. The day started with a session on myth-busting with Megan Callen, member of our Romford […]
Mike’s Table x Headway EATS
On Friday 13 September we hosted a supper club in collaboration with Mike’s Table, an East London social enterprise offering opportunities to share a meal in a welcoming environment. A real feeling of community filled the room, with new faces from Mike’s Table mixing and mingling with members and carers from our services. The kitchen […]
Headway Olympics
While enjoying the incredible Olympic performances and cheering for their favourite athletes, our members continued to face the daily challenges of living with a brain injury, from limited mobility and fatigue to memory loss. When you live with a brain injury, everyday activities like going to the market, remembering an appointment or using public transport can […]