Headway Cambridgeshire provides a range of services designed to meet the needs of clients, families and anybody supporting people with a brain injury or neurological condition.

At Headway Cambridgeshire we recognise that clients and family members need appropriate support and services to enable them to make positive change in their lives. We have a strong ethos of promoting independence and a ‘can do’ approach that provides flexible, client focussed solutions that leave people feeling supported and able to move on.

Some of our services are fee paying.

“Headway has given me back my confidence and independence – my family and I call it ‘my time’ where I can be me.” Jack, Headway client

 

Here is what we provide:

 

REHABILITATION & LEARNING

Support to help you understand and adjust to the effects of your brain injury, learn new skills, and achieve personal progression goals all at a pace that suits you. We can offer a programme of activities at one of our hubs across the county to meet your individual needs, interests and goals.

 

INDEPENDENCE

Support to help you become more independent. The types of help our trained staff offer include:

• Re-ablement following discharge from hospital or residential services
• Support with daily living
• Support to build confidence in accessing community facilities
• Support to manage effects of brain injury

 

THERAPIES

Occupational therapy

We provide assessment and input to support your goals with the aim of improving or maintaining function and independence. Areas where our Occupational Therapist might be able to help you include:

• Support around learning, training or work
• Approaches and strategies to help with daily living
• Effective techniques and practical advice for managing cognitive or emotional difficulties
• Support and advice in relation to adaptive equipment

Art therapy

Our art therapist is able to support you if wish to address difficult or emotional issues. We are able to provide an opportunity to express and explore inner conflicts and feelings, and offer an alternative to verbal forms of therapy.

 

SUPPORT

We recognise the far-reaching practical and emotional impact that living with brain injury can have on you and your family, friends and carers. We are here to support you throughout your journey, whether you need practical support, information and advice, or emotional support. Support is provided by our friendly trained staff at our hubs, in the community and at local hospitals.

 

SOCIAL

We offer a range of opportunities for people to meet, share experiences, try new activities and gain support. You can do this through our:

• Group sessions or drop ins at our hubs
• Social groups in the community
• Youth group
• Online forum

 

EDUCATION

We provide a range of educational opportunities for anybody wanting to improve their knowledge of brain injury. Our training packages include:

• Bespoke training for professionals
• Workshops proving information and practical strategies for people with brain injuries or their families
• Workshops for schools

 

Headway Cambridgeshire Referral Form