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Headway Essex

Headway Essex

Introduction To Services

People who have suffered a brain injury find themselves very isolated. They lose their identity within the community, their family and with their network of friends. At Headway we offer our people a place to belong. We identify strengths and weaknesses and help them to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. We are the only local charity providing long-term care and support for people living with brain injury.

When someone suffers a severe brain injury the whole family is thrown into turmoil. Headway is here to offer them vital advice, information and emotional support as they adjust to the change of lifestyle, which will inevitably occur.

Headway has a day centre in Colchester providing care five days a week. Through professional help and activity, emphasis is placed on encouraging people to regain lost skills and to learn how to manage back in society whilst developing the ability and emotional strength to lead a full life.

Brain injury is often known as the "hidden disability" because the problems which arise from an injury to the brain are not always obvious. People can often see and understand the limitations caused by physical disability, but difficulties with thinking skills and behavioural changes are often misunderstood.


Headway

  • Headway Essex Town Office

    Headway Essex Town Office
    58b Head Street
    Colchester
    Essex
    CO1 1PB

    Tel: (01206) 547616
    Fax: (01206) 547486

    For fundraising, marketing and P.R.

    Email: town.office@headwayessex.org.uk

  • Headway Essex

    Headway Essex
    Headway House
    2 Boxted Road
    Colchester
    Essex
    CO4 5HG

    Tel: (01206) 845945
    Fax: (01206) 845945

    For information on Headway services

    Email: info@headwayessex.org.uk

  • Brain Injury Advisory Service

    Headway Town Office
    58b Head Street
    Colchester
    Essex
    CO1 1PB

    Tel: (01206) 768797
    Fax: (01206) 547486

    Email: bias@headwayessex.org.uk

  • Registered Address

    The Headway Centre, 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex CO4 5JD

    Headway Essex is a Registered Charity No. 1008807 and a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 2674755