A new service at our centre in Hackney every Wednesday.
At our Evening Service members, staff and volunteers come together to share experiences and contributions.
We give each other practical and emotional support; forging new relationships and identities.
Anyone can make a referral: family, friends, GPs or other professionals. You can even refer yourself.
If you wish to refer yourself or someone else to any of the Headway East London services, please fill our Referral Form.
For questions about the referral form or to request a word or PDF version of the form, please contact info@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.
Please note that Headway Services must be funded for a person to attend and or receive the service. See the Referral Form for service costs.
The Evening Service is a relaxed, welcoming, friendly, diverse and creative space.
Members can be themselves, share good humour, support each other and join activities they like, such as art, cooking, playing games and music.
Members work together with staff and volunteers to shape the service in a way that works for them.
At dinnertime, this close-knit community comes together around the table to share a meal they’ve prepared together, strengthening bonds through food, conversation, and laughter.
“I’ve made lots of new friends. This group has become my other family, my Wednesday family.”
Member
As part of our Evening Service in Hackney, we provide occupational projects including a delicious dinner cooked fresh in our professional kitchen, art, music and games. These creative spaces enable our members to flourish, discover new skills and talents, and opportunities to shine.
Art and music are part of the fabric of our community. Art is a powerful means of reclaiming identity, as well integrating physical, emotional and occupational development.
Our music sessions bring our members that unique sense of joy, freedom and satisfaction that is such a big part of the pleasure of making collaborative music.
Becoming a member of our Evening Service starts with filling out a Referral Form and having an assessment with one of our key workers at the centre.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from caseworkers, other professionals, families and carers.
All referrals are placed on our waiting list. Once a space is available, a member of staff will make contact to arrange a visit to the centre and an assessment.
If you meet the referral criteria and have funding in place, we can begin the assessment process for this service.
If you wish to refer yourself or someone else to any of the Headway East London services, please fill our Referral Form.
For questions about the referral form or to request a word or PDF version of the form, please contact info@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.
Please note that Headway Services must be funded for a person to attend and or receive the service. See the Referral Form for service costs.
Our Evening Service is open on Wednesdays from 4pm – 8pm, for 48 weeks of the year.
It takes a holistic approach focusing on the goals of each individual member.
All activities are encouraged but optional, and each day looks different as a result.
People remain members as long as they want and need to, and for as long as funding can be secured.
“People living with brain injury often feel marginalised and alone, but here they feel part of a group and accepted for who they are.”
Staff
Are you a professional interested in our service? Read our service specification.
If you need more information, contact our Day & Evening Service Manager Daphne Joseph at daphne.joseph@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.
