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Acquired brain injury claims: understanding the process and finding support
Many survivors and their families don’t realise an acquired brain injury claim may be open to them. This article explains how a claim works, how it differs from benefits, the time limits and costs, and where to find support alongside it.
Singing through recovery: Paul and Reading Male Voice Choir
Paul has sung with the Reading Male Voice Choir for 12 years. Ten years ago, a cycling accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. His choir was there through a long recovery and still helps him lead a more normal, fulfilling life. Below, Paul talks about what...
“Finding others who completely get me”: Désirée’s brain injury story
Désirée had two strokes while travelling with her husband in Tunisia. She was 69 at the time. One year later, she took part in our Living with Brain Injury Course and, amongst new strategies to cope, she learned that she needs to be kinder to herself. Here she talks...
Brain injury support after discharge: Our Hospital Liaison Adviser
We're delighted to introduce a new position at Headway Thames Valley: Hospital Liaison Adviser. This role aims to ensure people receive brain injury support immediately after hospital discharge, avoiding families going home without knowing how to navigate their new...
Run the London Marathon for Headway Thames Valley
Want to run a different marathon? Discover other local, regional or national challenges. Each year more than a million people enter the ballot for the London Marathon and most don't get through. If that's you, there's still a way onto the start line! We have...
Brain trauma and memory loss: what’s really happening and what helps
Memory loss is one of the most common challenges after brain trauma and it can affect everyone differently. Depending on where and how the brain was injured, people can experience different types of memory difficulties. They may struggle to remember what happened...