ABI Week 2021 – Members’ Manifesto for the Future
When planning our content for Action for Brain Injury Week (17 – 23 May 2021), it was impossible to ignore the impact of the last year on all of our lives. For many it’s been incredibly difficult; bringing unwelcome change along with feelings of isolation and sadness. However there have also been glimmers of hope: […]
Our Spring fundraiser…. let’s Make It Happen!
“Make It Happen” is all about looking to the future: we’ve achieved some amazing things over the last difficult year, and as the country opens up again we want to focus on what’s next for Headway East London. With a new Chief Executive and renewed energy, we’re positive about what’s to come, but we need […]
The Mask Task
“The Mask Task is an exploratory project that re-thinks the mask as a canvas for social expression. The face is an important part of communication and identity. Where it may be necessary to conceal parts of our face for safety, it can be a barrier to engaging with others. Right now, community resilience and camaraderie […]
GUEST BLOG – Understanding Your Housing Rights (part 3)
So here we are at the one year anniversary of the beginning of lockdown. Whilst the vaccine rollout has been to my mind very impressive in terms of numbers achieved, it is beginning to look as if rather than leaving Covid behind us we will need to learn to live with it. With lockdown measures […]
Anti-racism at Headway East London – an update on actions
In July 2020, Headway East London put out a statement setting out our commitment in relation to the societal outrage raised up by the appalling effects of violence against black people. At that time, the organisation committed to doing a number of things, including establishing a working group involving stakeholders from across the organisation with […]
Margie’s Fijian Feast
“I learned to cook by watching my grandmother and sister. In Fiji, I enjoyed eating Shepherd’s pie and fish cooked in coconut milk. I just love food! Talking about food is like music to my ears. Even when there is nothing in the house I can put things together and make something good to eat. […]
Welcome A-Board!
Bisila Bisila Noha is a Spanish London-based ceramic artist, who co-directs Lon-art Creative, an organisation that offers a platform for everyone to create, collaborate and reflect upon social issues through the arts (with a strong focus on women). She also has a background in Translation and International Relations, and has vast experience in Project Management: […]
Donovan’s Rice and Peas Recipe
“I don’t measure anything, because I just know it.”…but here are the rough quantities to make enough for four: Ingredients 3 or 4 spring onions (‘scallion’) A few sprigs of fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried) 2 or 3 cloves of garlic A few whole allspice berries (‘pimento’) 2 cups of rice (basmati or […]
Welcoming our new Chief Executive Anna
Anna brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having worked in the social care field for over 20 years across both the voluntary and statutory sectors. She has previously managed services for people in the community, and worked as a commissioner in adult social care. Anna also has direct experience of working with Headway East […]
An update to Headway East London services – January 2021
(5th January) In a challenging start to the year, the government have just announced a new nationwide ‘stay at home’ order to help curb growing Covid-19 infection rates across the country. Whenever such a change to guidance is announced, Headway East London must review its practices and act swiftly to best ensure the health and […]