‘Meet the Artists’ at the Southbank Centre
A fun day was had by all at the Meet the Artists event down at the Southbank Centre last Thursday. Headway members made their way into central London in a convoy of cabs, before leisurely walking around the exhibit chatting to visitors about their practice. We caught up with two of our members to hear their thoughts on the exhibition! Mike’s […]
Race Equality Week
I Promise to… Set a zero tolerance to racism and microaggressions policy, with published, clear consequences for those that do not adhere As part of our EDI action plan we are currently drafting a Statement of Intent where we’ll state our policy of zero tolerance to racism and microaggressions. Over the next year we plan […]
2021 – What I’ve learnt, loved, loathed and look forward to…
Yoki, Friday member ONE THING…. I learnt is to always stand up for what I believe in. I loved about myself was courage. I loathed waiting for the support I needed. I look forward to passing my exams and starting a new chapter in my book. Michael, Thursday volunteer ONE THING…. I learnt is that […]
Diversity and Inclusion at Headway East London
Statement of Intent At Headway East London our vision is that brain injury survivors experience a world that is accessible to them, and where their contributions are valued and celebrated. Brain injury does not discriminate according to race or identity, and neither do we. Our culture is one of collaboration, because we know that together […]
The Big Give – Christmas Challenge
We’re hoping to raise £4000 for our art studio Submit To Love and our artists who flourish in this supportive community. The act of making is an empowering and hopeful one. In making art, you’re discovering – new gifts, new culture, new connections and new identities. That’s why our mission is “discovery through art”. During […]
Dean & Ipek – a perfect partnership!
Peer Support Worker Dean has been involved with Headway East London for nearly a decade. From comms volunteer, to Saturday Social support, and now his current role in the Casework team working with survivors and their families in the critical aftermath of brain injury; he brings a unique perspective to our work through his own […]
Better Together – Headway East London at the Royal London Hospital
Started in October 2021, Better Together provides free support to brain injury patients at the Royal London Hospital. Our expert Casework team is on hand to deliver specialist advice and information to survivors and their loved ones, offering reassurance about the practical and personal issues in the early stages of care and rehabilitation following brain injury. Key […]
Community Support Stories – Emily
Over the past year and a half I’ve been working with brain injury survivors to help them come to terms with their brain injury and help them gain sustaining tool sets for an independent life. Recovery is long and sadly in most cases it’s unlikely that they’ll ever fully recover or work again. Forming relationships […]
An update on our work with the Barbican
October 2021 For the few months we’ve been closely following the situation at the Barbican Centre, and the steps the institution has taken in response to the numerous accounts of racism from former and current employees. As an organisation working closely with them (we’re now over halfway through our 3-year Community Collaborator partnership), reading the […]
Dramatherapy with Egle
Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy which enables clients to explore their life experiences, emotions and thoughts through various creative approaches. In dramatherapy people work with images, objects, stories, roles, movement, music, etc. It is all about an individual and their personal preference/need. Clients who are referred to a dramatherapist do not need to have previous […]