Headway East London

Who we are

OUR MISSION 

We empower our community of brain injury survivors and their families to imagine new possibilities – ones filled with creativity, embracing diversity and backed by specialist support.

OUR VISION 

Brain injury survivors experience a world which is accessible to them, and where their contributions are valued and celebrated.

We provide therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a venue where members can make the most of their abilities and interests. We believe that every one of our members has something to contribute to both Headway East London and the wider community. Our occupational projects include an art studio, music groups, and a professional kitchen.

We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by sharing information, running projects that bring our members and the public together, offering training to professionals and businesses, and acting as an educational resource for universities.

We support survivors, their families and carers. We work in a holistic way, favouring creative and community-based approaches backed by specialist knowledge. Because the effects of brain injury are long-term, so is our support. 

DAY SERVICE

Not just a service, this is our community

Our Day Service is where members, staff and volunteers come together to share experiences and contributions. We give each other practical and emotional support; forging new relationships and identities.

Based in Haggerston (Hackney), our Day Service is the hub for all our other services. It’s where our members can work in partnership with their own keyworker to rediscover what they love doing, understand what they need, and find the activities, outings, therapies and support that are right for them.

Our members and volunteers make the Day Service a relaxed, welcoming, friendly, diverse and creative place. It’s a space to be ourselves, share good humour, do the activities we enjoy, and support each other.