Charlotte Leask (Services Manager) Expand Charlotte joined Headway Nottingham as a volunteer in 2011 and six months later joined the staff team a a part-time administrator. She gradually took on more responsibility and increased her hours taking on the role of Day Centre Manager in April 2016 before taking a step up, once again, to become Services Manager in April 2018. She hopes to raise awareness about the long term effects of brain injury and encourage compassion towards those who are often misunderstood and marginalised. Outside of work Charlotte is Mum to three children and spends her spare time (of which there is very little) enjoying trips to the theatre, art exhibitions and reading.
Rhiana Lakin (Assistant Manager) Expand Rhiana joined us at Headway Nottingham in 2014 after spending many years fundraising at a national level for the same cause. She works passionately and tirelessly to raise awareness about the long-term effects of brain injury and the work we do to support those people struggling to adjust to life after injury often spending her evenings and weekends at varied events and functions promoting our work. Hoorah! The focus areas of her role include press and PR, business development and fundraising. Outside of work, Rhiana is Mum to two boys which limits her spare time, however she manages to find the time to support sustainable living and animal welfare campaigns.
Angela Cattermer (Senior Support Worker) Expand Angela started work at Headway Nottingham in 2011. She has a passion for making a difference to people's lives and helping those she supports to regain their confidence and the skills they need to live independent and full lives. She has chosen the words of another to end her bio... "I've had rainbows in my clouds and the thing to do it seems to me...is to prepare yourself so that you can be the rainbow in somebody else's cloud. Somebody who may not look like you, may not dance your dances, speak your language, but be a blessing...to somebody." Dr Maya Angelou
Caseworker Expand Our Caseworker is our first responder to all new referrals received at Headway Nottingham. When a referral arrives with us they will get in touch to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet to discuss your specific challenges, support needs and goals you'd like to set for your time at our rehabilitation hub. Our Caseworker also supports with benefits applications, reviews and brain injury-specialised advocacy. They are knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to empowering people with brain injuries to live well.
Adam Underwood (Support Worker) Expand Adam joined Headway Nottingham in July 2023 and is new to support work but as a long-time supporter and volunteer for Headway Nottingham, a qualified fitness instructor and a neurodiverse person himself he hopes to be able to offer holistic and uplifting support to our clients. In his spare time Adam keeps fit, reads an enormous amount of books, plays and listens to music and spends as much time in the great outdoors as he can.
Fay Hall (Support Worker) Expand I'm Fay. I have many years experience working with people who have communication differences and who are neurodivergent. I'm committed to understanding, supporting and empowering people living with brain injuries here at Headway Nottingham to reach their goals. In my spare time I enjoy walking, listening to podcasts, reading and being creative, especially sewing and embroidery.