Charity: Headway
| Area of Operation: | Nationwide |
| Headquarters: | Nottingham |
| Charity no: | 1025852 |
| Pledge level: | £1850 including £50 registration fee* |
| Charity's website: | www.headway.org.uk |
Brain injury can challenge every aspect of your life – walking, talking, thinking, and feeling – and the losses can be severe and permanent. It can mean losing both the life you once lived and the person you once were.
We all think "it will never happen to me", but every year around 350,000 are admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. That’s one every 90 seconds.
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services, including:
- A freephone nurse-led helpline;
- A comprehensive award-winning website containing information and factsheets on all aspects of brain injury;
- An award-winning range of publications designed to help people understand and cope with the effects of brain injury;
- An emergency fund to assist people dealing with the financial implications in the immediate aftermath of a brain injury;
- A Brain Injury Identity Card to help in everyday situations and if you come into contact with the criminal justice system;
- A directory of approved residential homes, rehabilitation units and respite facilities specialised in acquired brain injury.
Headway also works to reduce the incidence of brain injury and actively campaigns for better standards and awareness. In addition, the charity supports over 125 groups and branches who provide support for those affected by brain injury within their local areas.
With the help of Headway’s London Marathon heroes, the charity can continue to provide and expand these life-changing services across the UK.
Apply to run for Headway
* VAT is payable on the registration fee. See the Pledge form for details
