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We made a podcast!

As we near the end of a very successful Action for Brain Injury Week, we have a real case of “saving the best ’til last” as finally unveil a project that we’ve been working on for a good number of…

On Thursday 7th March, a selection of works by Headway members and artists Affiong Day, Cecil Waldron, Mohammed Sharif & Sam Jevon were exhibited at Autograph ABP Gallery as part of their Studio Showcase series. The evening pulled inspiration from…

The Colour of Jazz

There is a connection between music and unconscious parts of the brain, perhaps especially for some types of music, including jazz. This connection is especially important for people who have had a brain injury – it is about being human.…

Peaks of Imperfection: A Headway art exhibition

On Thursday 31st January, Headway and Submit to Love Studios will be setting up camp at Rathbones for a special one-night corporate art fundraiser! Featuring original collaborative works, individual paintings (including Graham’s piece avalanche opposite) and hand drawn illustrations, the…

Getting our Heads in The Game

Members Calvin and Julian prepping for the big night! Gaming culture at Headway East London is a massive part of socialising and creating new relationships in the day centre; on any given day you will find a perpetual game of…

Submit to Love opens its doors!

More than 40 brain injury survivors turned artists will be throwing open the doors to their Hackney home next month for the very first “Open Studio” event. On Thursday 6th December, Submit to Love Studios based at Headway East London,…

Right First Time – In discussion with Caseworker Natalie Clapshaw

Hi Natalie! Would you tell us a little bit about your job and what you do on a daily basis? Of course! I’m a Senior Caseworker at Headway East London. The Casework department exists to provide advice, advocacy and support…

Jason Ferry exhibition: “Affirmations”

Jason first came to Headway East London in 2016. An East End lad, who was initially cautious about the art studio, our art co-ordinators soon encouraged him to develop his own style from tracing his favourite book covers to free…

Bach & The Cosmos: a partnership with CLS

Bach & The Cosmos sounds like an interesting concept! Can you tell us a little bit about the project and what the group did? Well Bach was obsessed with numbers; his music is very sorted, logical, and balanced with call…

Lady Lovely Lute: The Documentary Screening

Give us a very brief synopsis of what we can expect from the film (without giving it all away!) ‘Lady Lovely Lute’ tells the story of Stephanie Feeney, an amazing lady who discovered the lute after surviving a near-fatal road…

“Medical Marvels” at Science Museum Lates event

Taking over the “Who Am I?” exhibition space within the museum, brain injury survivors (members) from the charity will be hosting four different talks throughout the night alongside a drop-in creative workshop. Each billed event will focus on an aspect…

In Discussion with the Author – Peter Brown Hoffmeister

Peter Brown Hoffmeister is the author of five books including the critically acclaimed adult novel Graphic the Valley and his most recent novel: Too Shattered for Mending. Living in Eugene, Oregon with his wife and daughters, Hoffmeister helps run the…