Make life after brain injury your legacy

It's difficult to think about, but making a Will is an important way to ensure your wishes are carried out when you are no longer there.

Writing a Will gives you choice about providing for your loved ones and peace of mind that your wishes will be honoured.

When you come to make your Will, and after you have made provision for friends and family, you might like to consider leaving a gift to Headway Nottingham.

By including Headway Nottingham in your Will you can leave a lasting legacy of support, friendship and rehabilitation for many years to come. You can help us ensure that we continue to;

Rebuild life skills, understanding and independence through our innovative rehabilitation workshops
Provide a lifeline of friendship and possibility
Advocate for people with brain injuries, ensuring they access the right support at the right time
Provide respite and a compassionate listening ear for carers and family members of our members

To amend your existing Will or include Headway Nottingham in a new one, simply give our name, 'Headway Nottingham' and Registered Charity Number, 1088685, to your solicitor.

For more information on where to start, visit the UK Government website here.

Voluntary donations are essential to ensure that people in Nottingham's city and county, struggling with the effects of brain injury, have the opportunity to live a life that is not defined by disability.

Read Ette's story to discover more about the life changing impacts of our work in Nottingham.

"Without Headway Outreach and Centre where would I be right now? Probably sitting in my house with nothing to say, no interests and still not accepting what happened to me. Instead, I love my new life. My lights have switched on and I enjoy everything."

If you choose to leave a legacy to Headway Nottingham, we will use your gift wisely to ensure maximum benefit for people with brain injuries. We will communicate with your loved ones with sensitivity, respect your's and their privacy and understand that you may choose to change your mind if your circumstances change. If your family wishes, we will be pleased to keep them informed on the impact your gift.

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Ken Bird
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Business networking is a lively affair in West Bridgford. We're grateful to BNI Castle for supporting Hats for Headway Day with typical enthusiasm and energy!
Jasmin Goes for a Walk (to put it mildly)

At the beginning of June, Jasmin McMillan will take on the walk of a lifetime, 575 miles across Spain, all to raise funds for Headway Nottingham in loving memory of her Nanna Joy.
Hats and Networking @ Nottingham Playhouse

Headway Nottingham was supported by the talented local business people attending Networking @ Nottingham Playhouse this May! The generous bunch wore their Hats for Headway as the coffee flowed and business relationships flourished! We are grateful to every local business person who took the plunge and got involved and to Shamshad Walker Marketing for organising the event.

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.
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

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)

At the behest of the Fundraiser...

She wants me to write a blog post. Urgh. “People give to people”, she says. “You’ve got lots to say”, she says. Okay, well, from what angle? What kind of a point do you want it to make? What do you want it to achieve? Read more

Candice's Story

I’m learning to say ‘yes I have a brain injury please be patient. I look normal, I can sound normal, but I might struggle with what you’re saying’. Read more