About Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Headway
What we do
Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland Headway are a specialist provider supporting individuals after a brain injury. We are there when survivors are feeling fearful, alone and do not know what the future holds. Established in 1990 we have over 30 years’ experience of improving life after brain injury.
We operate a day service five days a week plus a city and countywide (including Rutland) outreach service and a digital day service too for remote support. Across these services we provide access to Neuro Occupational Therapy, Neuro Physiotherapy, 1:1 counselling and peer support.
We have a board of trustees with a wealth of skills and knowledge, alongside many experienced volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Acquired Brain Injury
A brain injury occurring since birth due to a haemorrhage, aneurysm, tumour, infection, AV malformation, stroke.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A brain injury occurring since birth due to assault, fall, road traffic accident, force or trauma to the head.
Who we help
- Adults - adults between the ages of 18-65 living in Leicestershire and Rutland with an acquired or traumatic brain injury.
- Families and carers - We can give advice and information from an early stage; often taking referrals whilst individuals are still in hospital. Supporting the familes along the way.
- Professionals - We can give talks and presentations on the work we do and basic information about brain injury and its effects. We can also offer volunteering opportunities to those studying courses relevant to brain injury, eg physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology and speech and language therapy.
- Awareness raising - We are always happy to give talks and presentations to interested groups which can include community/social groups, schools and colleges, youth groups, etc.
- Funding - We receive approximately 40% of our funding from City and County social care departments and Primary Care Trusts. The remaining 60% is raised through grants, gifts and donations.
