Volunteering Stories

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

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

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

Sophie's Story (Volunteer)

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

Izzy's Story (Volunteer)

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

Latest

Press Release: Snowdrops in the Winter

An Amazon bestselling poetry anthology, written by a client of Headway Nottingham, is available this Christmas. Proceeds from book sales will be donated back to the charity that worked with the author to rebuild her talent and confidence after she suffered a brain injury.

Second Lockdown - what does it mean for Headway Nottingham?

Headway Nottingham's response to the second national lockdown. What's happening and how does it effect you?

Memory Loss: A campaign to remember

ABI Week 2020 has begun with 'Memory loss: A campaign to remember', aiming to raise awareness of the ways in which memory problems can affect people with brain injuries and their families. It explores the impact of memory on relationships, recovery and returning to work.

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.

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

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

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.