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Embroidery with Claudine

We’ve been lucky to have Claudine on our dedicated team of volunteers for the last 3 years. As an artist she was first drawn to the Submit To Love studios, hoping to pass on her skills in embroidery and textiles.…

Nancy & Affiong – a creative collaboration

Today we’re meeting Nancy – a Headway Support Worker who also ordinarily volunteers at our day centre on Mondays. An artist herself, we asked her to get involved with our “Home Not Alone t-shirt range” – which sees 4 external…

The Object of My Affection

Tiiu: Here is the piece that started it all – a look into the monotony of everyday, and the things that start to hold greater significance whilst we’re at home. Please look at the following image and listen to the…

Wellbeing for the weekend…

Clocks by Mark ROUTINE Lots of us are missing our normal routine during the Coronavirus lockdown. A routine is a balanced mix of activities. For most people this means things like housework, hobbies, exercise, volunteering, studying, working or social activities.…

Launching #HomeNotAlone!

(Tuesday 5th May, 2020) This period of lockdown is hard on us all – but survivors living with longterm disabilities are particularly vulnerable to the virus AND to the adverse effects of social isolation. Without us, existing mental and physical…

Headway Kitchen @ Home – How to grow pea shoots

Step 1 Get your hands on some dried marrowfat peas (we sent these out to our members but you should be able to get some from a greengrocer). Soak the peas in a bowl with plenty of water for 12-24…

A List of Things I Miss, Don’t Miss, Won’t Miss, and Won’t Forget

Sam on a long country walk Sam What I Already Miss: My girlfriend, my friends, eating out, the pub, live music, Liverpool FC and volunteering at Headway 😉 What I Don’t Miss: Being overly invested in future plans and the…

A day in the life of… a Day Service Co-ordinator!

Boys II Men: mixed reviews from members… BRYN: Day centre co-ordinator & keyworker 9am: This morning we’re taking requests from members for the first Headway East London radio show under quarantine. S sends ‘Splendid Isolation’ by Warren Zevon; J sends…