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Volunteering Stories

These stories from current and past volunteers may help you gain a little insight about what volunteering with us entails, and how it can benefit both Headway Nottingham and you!

Maria's Story

Maria's Story

Headway showed me exactly where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do to make a difference to individuals who have been affected by brain injuries and I can’t thank the team enough for being the start of my journey into a career Neuropsychology. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2021

Updated: 9th April, 2021

Author: Rhiana Lakin

Story of a Volunteer Maintenance Engineer

Story of a Volunteer Maintenance Engineer

Providing life-changing brain injury rehabilitation in a safe and welcoming environment doesn't happen by magic. Alex Thornton from Ignite Gas Plumbing and Electrics supports Headway Nottingham by volunteering his time and expertise to keep us safe, warm and to help us keep our running costs to a minimum. Here's his story... Read more

Published: 15th October, 2019

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Rhiana Lakin

Scarlett's Story

Scarlett's Story

Volunteering at Headway this spring has been the highlight of my last few months. Most people don't know this information about me and I doubt most people would know that I suffered a brain injury at such a young age... Read more

Published: 25th May, 2019

Updated: 3rd November, 2019

Author: Rhiana Lakin

Sally's Story

Sally's Story

I began volunteering at Headway Nottingham whilst studying for a Psychology and Sociology degree at Nottingham Trent University. I knew I wanted to work in a caring environment on graduation, but was unsure what exactly I wanted to do. I applied to volunteer at Headway mostly to up my experience and understanding of the care sector but got much more from it than just the experience. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2017

Author: Charlotte Leask

Sophie's Story (Volunteer)

Sophie's Story (Volunteer)

Sophie tells us how volunteering at Headway Nottingham has impacted her life. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2017

Updated: 16th November, 2017

Author: Charlotte Leask

Izzy's Story (Volunteer)

Izzy's Story (Volunteer)

Izzy, a former volunteer tells us about her experience of spending her time helping out at Headway Nottingham. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2017

Updated: 16th November, 2017

Author: Charlotte Leask

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  • Maria's Story

    Maria's Story

    Headway showed me exactly where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do to make a difference to individuals who have been affected by brain injuries and I can’t thank the team enough for being the start of my journey into a career Neuropsychology.

  • We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    All the information you need about Headway Nottingham's service re-opening after the Christmas break and what support is available to you during Christmas closure

  • ...and the winner is...

    ...and the winner is...

    Headway Nottingham's Christmas Raffle raised £216! Huge thanks to everyone who took part this year and has supported us to continue our vital work.

  • BNI Sleigh in Christmas Hats for Headway

    BNI Sleigh in Christmas Hats for Headway

    Local business from the BNI networking community have shown their support for local people with brain injuries by wearing their Christmas Hats for Headway

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  • Volunteer with us

    Volunteer with us

    What could you do with three hours? Watch three episodes of the latest must-see series. Go out for a meal. Interact on social media. All very enjoyable to do, but will any of those positively impact your local community and simultaneously enhance your sense of self-worth? Volunteering with Headway Nottingham will, and three hours a week is all we need from you.

  • Referrals

    Referrals

    At Headway Nottingham we accept referrals from all sources, be that a self referral to a referral from a professional health or social care worker. Once the referral is made we will make contact with the individual or their carer and work with them to formulate a suitable plan of progression.

  • Charlotte Leask (Services Manager)

  • Outreach

    Outreach

    Our Outreach Worker is likely to be the first person you will meet from Headway Nottingham as they handle all new referrals. Our Outreach Worker will aim to visit you at home within one month and work with you to formulate a plan to help you progress.

  • Mission Statement

    The principle objectives of Headway Nottingham are to promote the understanding of all aspects of brain injury. To provide information, support and services to those living in Nottinghamshire who have sustained a brain injury, along with their families and carers.

  • Where we work

    At Headway Nottingham we offer support to people who live in the City of Nottingham and the County of Nottinghamshire.

  • Ette's Story

    Ette's Story

    In January 2011 I suffered a TIA which affected the right hand side of my face. Although doctors didn’t think this would happen again, in June 2011 I suffered a stroke.

  • Alexandria Smith (Outreach Worker)

  • What is brain injury?

  • Chris Musson (Senior Support Worker)

People with brain injuries 'fear for future' with loss of rehabilitation

People with brain injuries 'fear for future' with loss of rehabilitation

More than half of people with brain injuries have lost access to rehabilitation services as a result of lockdown measures and now fear for their futures, according to a study published by the national charity, Headway - the brain injury association. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2020

Author: Rhiana Lakin

New Year Lockdown

New Year Lockdown

Headway Nottingham's response to January's lockdown announcement. What's happening and how does it effect you? Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Charlotte Leask

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