Archives

Who Are You Now #9: Danny

Now you can read the life story of our very own silver service waiter as part of the Who Are You Now? project.  Danny’s story highlights the very best in support for survivors of brain injury – “there’s a lot of people that have helped me out over the years” – but he’s also had […]

Celebrating Youth

Art Whether it’s graffiti, mural making or getting involved over in our studio space, there’s always something artistic happening at Headway House – and the Young People’s Group have led some of our most memorable projects. One of our personal favourites has been the ‘Humans of Headway’ photography project that we have proudly displayed here at […]

Who Are You Now #8: Barrie and Dave

In November 2006, Barrie was knocked down by a hit and run driver as he crossed the road. “Fractured skull, grade three coma, spark out.” As a popular lead singer in a local band, his brain injury would have a profound effect not only on his own life, but on the many friendships he had made […]

Life drawing

By Sandra By Tirzah By Lesley R By Jon L Thanks to Clare our model and to all of our talented artists for what proved to be a very successful day!

Climbing

After my injury, I want to test my abilities, see what I can achieve, and see how far I can take my fear-level before I say “Ok, I need to stop and calm down.” Being at Headway helps me open up a little bit more, helps me be part of different activities, and test the waters. […]

Back to the here and now

The head injury is a  Reminder of your past.  Loudly  It speaks of past wanting  To be forgotten to wake  & think to help yourself  Be in the present  Live in the present  Talk in the present  The head injury helps  Because you are in the present  Dealing with your past choices  But relationships in your heart  […]

Taking to the slopes

One of the members on the trip was Graham, who sustained his injury whilst skiing. He shares his experience… “I was caught in an Avalanche back in December 2012. I kind of came off second best to the Avalanche, I was actually dead for 30 minutes until an amazing rescue team found me, in particular […]

Accept and close