This June saw Secret 7” take seven tracks from well-known musicians and invite creatives from around the world to interpret the tracks in their own style. With 700 artists on display from 8th-23rd June, Headway’s artist and member, Ken Hazeldine,…

The magazine was co-edited by a team of staff and survivors, sharing roles in editorial, design and writing. For contributors who have survived brain injuries, this may mark the first time they have publically shared their experiences in writing, or…

Thursday 23 June. ‘How good is that?’ says Danny, the pleasure evident on his face. He’s commenting on the fact that Kieran’s eyes are open: a new development since he was here last month. It’s clear that Kieran would be…

Enfield locals, the two weren’t always artists. Before a car accident in 2006 that saw her sustain a severe brain injury, mum of two Sam actually had little interest in drawing. Errol meanwhile spent many years navigating growing up with…

In 2016, Headway welcomed Wallis Eates, a talented comic artist, to stay with us for six weeks. Filled with new experiences and stories from our artists in our ‘Submit to Love’ studio, Wallis was inspired to share her experiences through…

It started with a blink. That’s how Chippy says yes or no. A day-service volunteer in the art studio was showing him pictures from a magazine, and the lady with the crown caught his eye. If I could say the…

TONY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE SINCE 2016 (AT HEADWAY SINCE 2002) What’s kept you working at Headway for 16 years? “People who partner with us often comment on the ‘specialness’ of Headway. And that’s because it is a special place, where everyone…

FIROZA, MEMBER SINCE 2008 What do you like most about your days at Headway? “Coming to Headway has really encouraged me to think about my writing, because I’ve always wanted to have my experiences on paper but I used to…

RICHARD, MEMBER SINCE 2013 Tell us about your experience at Headway… “I remember starting at Headway and being quite nervous. I think the main thing is that it’s very friendly. Doing things like the member led teaching and training: that’s…

CRISTINA, CO-ORDINATOR SINCE 2013 What do you like most about working at Headway?  “I feel very lucky to work here and be part of such an amazing community of individuals. Members, volunteers and staff: all of us contribute to make…

THE FOOD As ever, this morning there were enticing smells coming from the Headway kitchen, but today was particularly special as long time HEL supporter and baker, Pete Smith, was showing members a thing or two about crisp breads… we…

Thursday 12th March 1998 marked the official day Headway East London first opened its doors to members. To mark the occasion we’ve put together a little potted history of the last 20 years to celebrate just how much we’ve grown…..…