Headway Somerset
Headway Somerset
Headway Somerset exists to support individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) their families and support networks.
An acquired brain injury can happen to anyone and happen at any time. When it does Headway Somerset is here to help.
Acquired brain injury (ABI) includes trauma such as a blow to the head from assault or accident, strokes, haemorrhage, aneurysms, tumour, meningitis/encephalitis and oxygen deprivation. In Somerset every year about 3000 people have a hospital admission due to ABI.
From hospital admission, through to discharge home and at every stage of your recovery Headway Somerset is with you to offer:
Information
Practical Advice
A listening ear and time to talk
Specialist services to aid your recovery – including Rehabilitation Centres, one to one support in the community as well as relatives support groups and educational peer groups to help you link with your community and your interests
Registration No. 1097407
