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Henry’s brain injury journey after Encephalitis
When Henry fell ill in the spring of 2019, he had no idea he was experiencing encephalitis and meningitis. What began as flu-like symptoms became a medical emergency. The resulting acquired brain injury changed his life significantly. Before his episode of...
Taking Action for Brain Injury: Why It Matters
Brain injuries are life-altering events that can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. They can occur due to accidents, falls, sports injuries, strokes, or other medical conditions. The impact of a brain injury goes far beyond the individual affected; it ripples...
Managing Your Finances After Brain Injury: Tips and Resources to Navigate the Cost of Living
Managing finances can be a challenge for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for brain injury survivors who may no longer be able to work as much as they did prior to their injury, have additional expenses related to their injury or struggle with money...
Building relationships after a brain injury
Building relationships after a brain injury can be challenging because the injury can impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities, leading to changes in personality and communication skills. This can make it difficult to connect with others and maintain...
We’re recruiting – Fundraising Manager
At Headway Thames Valley we work to improve life after brain injury. Our small, highly committed staff team works together with our dedicated volunteers to provide support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers as well as...
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge22
The effects of brain injury can be wide ranging and depend on a number of factors such as the type, location and severity of the injury. Through our support groups we create a community and social network that brain injured people come to belong to, breaking down...