Mission

Headway Suffolk’s aims are to provide rehabilitation, and care for adults with a neurological condition and to offer their families, friends or carers respite, support and advice. The services offered will assist in recovery and rehabilitation where appropriate and dignity and care to all We do this in our rehabilitation hubs throughout the county, in people's own homes and communities. Headway Aims of the service To provide an environment where individuals can learn, relearn and practise skills in the company of others with peer support and understanding of their needs. To provide varied participative rehabilitation activities and services geared to the individuals’ needs, enabling them to reach their full potential. To improve general quality of life To provide respite for the relatives or carers, of people with a brain injury or condition. To improve their understanding of brain injuries and conditions. To reduce the development of higher levels of dependency or deterioration in the health of service users. To provide innovative and flexible services Vision To provide a sustainable, growing, flexible innovative service

Category

Disability

Additional Information

Headway Suffolk is a local charity affiliated to Headway UK. It has been in existence since 1982. The Charity offers support, rehabilitation, and care to any adult living in Suffolk who has a brain injury or neurological condition. Headway Suffolk is registered with CQC to deliver home care and nursing care in people’s homes. They are currently rated as outstanding by CQC. The Charity has two neuro hubs, one in Ipswich and another in Bury St Edmunds. They also have satellite hubs in Leiston, Sudbury, Hadleigh, and Newmarket which offer a wide range of activities and training. Headway Suffolk employs a physiotherapist, occupational therapist and RMN. The therapists have helped people to live at home, to regain independence, to enter volunteering and employment. They have received referrals from GPs, acute and community hospitals, and clinicians. As well as providing individual therapy the therapists facilitate groups and courses. The charity also runs a unique companion dog scheme called Brainy Dogs which has won a National award of innovation. We help people to get their lives back after neurological condition. We also help family carers to meet their caring needs so that their loved one can stay at home and in the local community. Symptoms of a brain injury People with a neurological condition have symptoms which may include: Memory problems Inappropriate conversations Poor concentration Poor punctuality Impaired basic skills Lack of confidence Difficulty with new learning Fatigue Ability to carry out work tasks competently