Action for Brain Injury Week
https://youtu.be/IbqA6w3Vo5E Every 90 seconds someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. That’s one more person by the time you have finished watching this video. Will you use the next 90 seconds to make a difference? Donate Now! For this year’s Action for Brain Injury, we joined Headway UK in raising […]
“How I want to be treated by health professionals”
The idea for the document “How I want to be treated by health professionals” began in our weekly Friday “catch up” group at Headway East London. The purpose of the group is to explore common challenges and themes around brain injury. The topic is not set beforehand and changes from week to week, depending on […]
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 […]
Art is Freedom exhibition
This November we are delighted to present Art is Freedom, a new exhibition by our members and artists Tony Allen and Tirzah Mileham. Find us in the Gallery space of Rich Mix from 2-28 November. The exhibition will showcase Tony’s vibrant and playful artworks alongside Tirzah’s intricate monochromatic landscapes, and will feature portraits of the artists by photographer Leon […]
Headway East London celebrates Black History Month
This year we are excited to be celebrating Black History Month with a wide range of activities and events exploring Black culture, creating spaces to share stories and food, and reflect on how to better support and celebrate our diverse community of members, staff and volunteers at Headway East London.
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 […]