Headway East London
@headwaylondon.bsky.social
London based charity supporting people living with #braininjury in our local community. Sharing stories, art (Submit to Love) & food whilst fighting for greater awareness 💪🎨🍴
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There are many ways to get to know our community...start by watching The Magic of Chaos!
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.
🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.
🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
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Research Lead Caroline Seton will be presenting the poster for our ongoing research project, investigating The Efficacy of Cognitive Rehabilitation Support for Community Based goal Attainment in #TBI, at @headwaylondon.bsky.social Conference today.
Looking forward to sharing this exciting work.
Looking forward to sharing this exciting work.
October 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Research Lead Caroline Seton will be presenting the poster for our ongoing research project, investigating The Efficacy of Cognitive Rehabilitation Support for Community Based goal Attainment in #TBI, at @headwaylondon.bsky.social Conference today.
Looking forward to sharing this exciting work.
Looking forward to sharing this exciting work.
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Therapy Service Manager. This job share role will:
🧠 co-lead our team and empower brain injury survivors
🌟 ensure high standards and a sense of purpose
📈 support growth and development
Apply by 29th August: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
🧠 co-lead our team and empower brain injury survivors
🌟 ensure high standards and a sense of purpose
📈 support growth and development
Apply by 29th August: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
August 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Therapy Service Manager. This job share role will:
🧠 co-lead our team and empower brain injury survivors
🌟 ensure high standards and a sense of purpose
📈 support growth and development
Apply by 29th August: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
🧠 co-lead our team and empower brain injury survivors
🌟 ensure high standards and a sense of purpose
📈 support growth and development
Apply by 29th August: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
📣 We're delighted to receive a grant from The Hospital Saturday Fund!
This will contribute to our essential Day Service costs - changing lives daily for survivors of #braininjury.
"Being at Headway East London made me look forward to the future" - Headway member
#thankyou #braininjurysupport
This will contribute to our essential Day Service costs - changing lives daily for survivors of #braininjury.
"Being at Headway East London made me look forward to the future" - Headway member
#thankyou #braininjurysupport
August 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
📣 We're delighted to receive a grant from The Hospital Saturday Fund!
This will contribute to our essential Day Service costs - changing lives daily for survivors of #braininjury.
"Being at Headway East London made me look forward to the future" - Headway member
#thankyou #braininjurysupport
This will contribute to our essential Day Service costs - changing lives daily for survivors of #braininjury.
"Being at Headway East London made me look forward to the future" - Headway member
#thankyou #braininjurysupport
Join us for our annual conference, exploring the lifelong nature of brain injury, on Thursday 16th October. Grab a ticket and secure your spot now! headwayeastlondon.org/events/brain...
August 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join us for our annual conference, exploring the lifelong nature of brain injury, on Thursday 16th October. Grab a ticket and secure your spot now! headwayeastlondon.org/events/brain...
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Chair of Trustees!
We're looking for someone to provide inclusive leadership, clear direction and strategic thinking.
🗓 The deadline to apply is: 9am, Tuesday 26th August
📢 Join us and make a difference – apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
We're looking for someone to provide inclusive leadership, clear direction and strategic thinking.
🗓 The deadline to apply is: 9am, Tuesday 26th August
📢 Join us and make a difference – apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
August 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Chair of Trustees!
We're looking for someone to provide inclusive leadership, clear direction and strategic thinking.
🗓 The deadline to apply is: 9am, Tuesday 26th August
📢 Join us and make a difference – apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
We're looking for someone to provide inclusive leadership, clear direction and strategic thinking.
🗓 The deadline to apply is: 9am, Tuesday 26th August
📢 Join us and make a difference – apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
Adult social care supports millions of us to live the lives we want to lead. But right now, it's at crisis point. We’re supporting the @adass.bsky.social #CareCantWait campaign, shining a light on the impact good care and support can have and striving to build a care service we can depend on.
July 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Adult social care supports millions of us to live the lives we want to lead. But right now, it's at crisis point. We’re supporting the @adass.bsky.social #CareCantWait campaign, shining a light on the impact good care and support can have and striving to build a care service we can depend on.
🥁 Exciting news... We are looking for a #Communications Officer to join our growing team!
You’ll play a central role in promoting our services and amplifying the voices of our members.
🗓 Deadline: 9am, Mon 4 August
📢 Join us and make a difference - apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
You’ll play a central role in promoting our services and amplifying the voices of our members.
🗓 Deadline: 9am, Mon 4 August
📢 Join us and make a difference - apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
July 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🥁 Exciting news... We are looking for a #Communications Officer to join our growing team!
You’ll play a central role in promoting our services and amplifying the voices of our members.
🗓 Deadline: 9am, Mon 4 August
📢 Join us and make a difference - apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
You’ll play a central role in promoting our services and amplifying the voices of our members.
🗓 Deadline: 9am, Mon 4 August
📢 Join us and make a difference - apply now: headwayeastlondon.org/vacancies/
📢 Our Summer Open Studio is next week!
Join us on Thursday 17 July for an evening of art, celebration and delicious refreshments from the Headway kitchen.
Explore our fantastic product range featuring brand-new pieces and bestsellers, all showcasing designs by our talented artists. 👇
Join us on Thursday 17 July for an evening of art, celebration and delicious refreshments from the Headway kitchen.
Explore our fantastic product range featuring brand-new pieces and bestsellers, all showcasing designs by our talented artists. 👇
July 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📢 Our Summer Open Studio is next week!
Join us on Thursday 17 July for an evening of art, celebration and delicious refreshments from the Headway kitchen.
Explore our fantastic product range featuring brand-new pieces and bestsellers, all showcasing designs by our talented artists. 👇
Join us on Thursday 17 July for an evening of art, celebration and delicious refreshments from the Headway kitchen.
Explore our fantastic product range featuring brand-new pieces and bestsellers, all showcasing designs by our talented artists. 👇
🔊 Statement 🔊
On Tuesday the #WelfareReformBill – proposing changes to the benefits system – was passed into law.
As a result of campaigning, some of the previously proposed changes to #PersonalIndependencePayments (PIP) were removed from the bill. 💪
On Tuesday the #WelfareReformBill – proposing changes to the benefits system – was passed into law.
As a result of campaigning, some of the previously proposed changes to #PersonalIndependencePayments (PIP) were removed from the bill. 💪
July 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🔊 Statement 🔊
On Tuesday the #WelfareReformBill – proposing changes to the benefits system – was passed into law.
As a result of campaigning, some of the previously proposed changes to #PersonalIndependencePayments (PIP) were removed from the bill. 💪
On Tuesday the #WelfareReformBill – proposing changes to the benefits system – was passed into law.
As a result of campaigning, some of the previously proposed changes to #PersonalIndependencePayments (PIP) were removed from the bill. 💪
Turn life’s moments into meaningful support for survivors of #BrainInjury by signing up to a sponsored challenge! 🏃♀️
Registrations for the Hackney Half Marathon are now open. Get ready to become a #HeadwayHeroe on 17.05.2026!
👉 To book a spot visit headwayeastlondon.org/get-involved/fundraise/
Registrations for the Hackney Half Marathon are now open. Get ready to become a #HeadwayHeroe on 17.05.2026!
👉 To book a spot visit headwayeastlondon.org/get-involved/fundraise/
June 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Turn life’s moments into meaningful support for survivors of #BrainInjury by signing up to a sponsored challenge! 🏃♀️
Registrations for the Hackney Half Marathon are now open. Get ready to become a #HeadwayHeroe on 17.05.2026!
👉 To book a spot visit headwayeastlondon.org/get-involved/fundraise/
Registrations for the Hackney Half Marathon are now open. Get ready to become a #HeadwayHeroe on 17.05.2026!
👉 To book a spot visit headwayeastlondon.org/get-involved/fundraise/
Our Summer Open Studio is back!☀️
Original artworks from over 40 Submit to Love artists will be on display alongside fresh new prints & products.
Come and meet the artists, immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Submit to Love and help support our work for people living with #BrainInjury.👇
Original artworks from over 40 Submit to Love artists will be on display alongside fresh new prints & products.
Come and meet the artists, immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Submit to Love and help support our work for people living with #BrainInjury.👇
June 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Our Summer Open Studio is back!☀️
Original artworks from over 40 Submit to Love artists will be on display alongside fresh new prints & products.
Come and meet the artists, immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Submit to Love and help support our work for people living with #BrainInjury.👇
Original artworks from over 40 Submit to Love artists will be on display alongside fresh new prints & products.
Come and meet the artists, immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Submit to Love and help support our work for people living with #BrainInjury.👇
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📣 Are you a UK SLT who works with CCD after TBI? Take part in our short survey! redcap.link/bkd8w50z
Share your experiences and what you see as the main barriers and facilitators to delivering best practice.
Your participation will help to inform future practice.
#TBI #CCD #SLT
Share your experiences and what you see as the main barriers and facilitators to delivering best practice.
Your participation will help to inform future practice.
#TBI #CCD #SLT
June 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📣 Are you a UK SLT who works with CCD after TBI? Take part in our short survey! redcap.link/bkd8w50z
Share your experiences and what you see as the main barriers and facilitators to delivering best practice.
Your participation will help to inform future practice.
#TBI #CCD #SLT
Share your experiences and what you see as the main barriers and facilitators to delivering best practice.
Your participation will help to inform future practice.
#TBI #CCD #SLT
Loved today's roundtable on reimagining the relationship between Charities and Journalism - thank you @mediatrust.bsky.social for opening the conversation!
Great to see friendly faces from the #StrongerVoices programme too - you know who you are! @lucybrisbane.bsky.social + #MigrantDemocracyProject
Great to see friendly faces from the #StrongerVoices programme too - you know who you are! @lucybrisbane.bsky.social + #MigrantDemocracyProject
May 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Loved today's roundtable on reimagining the relationship between Charities and Journalism - thank you @mediatrust.bsky.social for opening the conversation!
Great to see friendly faces from the #StrongerVoices programme too - you know who you are! @lucybrisbane.bsky.social + #MigrantDemocracyProject
Great to see friendly faces from the #StrongerVoices programme too - you know who you are! @lucybrisbane.bsky.social + #MigrantDemocracyProject
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We were delighted to partner with @headwaylondon.bsky.social on this film screening and panel discussion event! Such a dynamic conversation about identity, freedom, and the future of brain injury rehabilitation.
🎬 We co-hosted a screening of our film The Magic of Chaos at the @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social, followed by a Q&A exploring rehabilitation, research, and the role of creativity in recovery.
Huge thanks to our panelists for an evening of rich conversation blending neuroscience and lived experience.
Huge thanks to our panelists for an evening of rich conversation blending neuroscience and lived experience.
May 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We were delighted to partner with @headwaylondon.bsky.social on this film screening and panel discussion event! Such a dynamic conversation about identity, freedom, and the future of brain injury rehabilitation.
🔉 It’s Action for Brain Injury Week! 🎉
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
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We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
May 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🔉 It’s Action for Brain Injury Week! 🎉
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
🔉 It’s Action for Brain Injury Week! 🎉
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
May 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🔉 It’s Action for Brain Injury Week! 🎉
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
🔉 It’s Action for Brain Injury Week! 🎉
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
May 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🔉 It’s Action for Brain Injury Week! 🎉
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
We’re proud to mark ABI Week by highlighting four collaborations helping us to drive change in understanding, care and policy for people living with #BrainInjury.
👇
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A brilliant piece by Kieran Yates on rebuilding life after brain injury.
I have witnessed a similar journey by a friend, and it was powerful to read this first hand perspective.
I also continue to be in awe of the exceptional charity @headwaylondon.bsky.social ❤️
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
I have witnessed a similar journey by a friend, and it was powerful to read this first hand perspective.
I also continue to be in awe of the exceptional charity @headwaylondon.bsky.social ❤️
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Mum, my brain’: how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36
I was riding high as a music journalist with a new book in the shops when I had what I thought was a migraine. In fact, it was a burst aneurysm and I needed emergency surgery. Two years into my recove...
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A brilliant piece by Kieran Yates on rebuilding life after brain injury.
I have witnessed a similar journey by a friend, and it was powerful to read this first hand perspective.
I also continue to be in awe of the exceptional charity @headwaylondon.bsky.social ❤️
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
I have witnessed a similar journey by a friend, and it was powerful to read this first hand perspective.
I also continue to be in awe of the exceptional charity @headwaylondon.bsky.social ❤️
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Last weekend to apply for two exciting positions at Headway East London! 👇
Are you looking for the next step in your HR or admin career? Would you like to join an expending organisation leading in support services for people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
May 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Last weekend to apply for two exciting positions at Headway East London! 👇
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Are you looking for the next step in your HR or admin career? Would you like to join an expending organisation leading in support services for people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
April 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Are you looking for the next step in your HR or admin career? Would you like to join an expending organisation leading in support services for people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
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Today I spent the day with the casework team at @headwaylondon.bsky.social. Wonderful people doing wonderful things to support people with ABI.
Remember: the world is full of wonderful people doing wonderful things
Image: www.instagram.com/emilycoxhead
Image: www.instagram.com/emilycoxhead
May 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today I spent the day with the casework team at @headwaylondon.bsky.social. Wonderful people doing wonderful things to support people with ABI.
Dear Annie, I hate you starts next week!
Through this powerful, honest, and darkly comic play, you’ll discover the story of a young girl whose life changes after a #braininjury.
👉Get tickets here: riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/dear-annie-i-hate-you-156247/
Through this powerful, honest, and darkly comic play, you’ll discover the story of a young girl whose life changes after a #braininjury.
👉Get tickets here: riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/dear-annie-i-hate-you-156247/
May 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Dear Annie, I hate you starts next week!
Through this powerful, honest, and darkly comic play, you’ll discover the story of a young girl whose life changes after a #braininjury.
👉Get tickets here: riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/dear-annie-i-hate-you-156247/
Through this powerful, honest, and darkly comic play, you’ll discover the story of a young girl whose life changes after a #braininjury.
👉Get tickets here: riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/dear-annie-i-hate-you-156247/
Don't miss this special screening of The Magic of Chaos at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre!
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
May 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Don't miss this special screening of The Magic of Chaos at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre!
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
Are you looking for the next step in your HR or admin career? Would you like to join an expending organisation leading in support services for people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
April 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Are you looking for the next step in your HR or admin career? Would you like to join an expending organisation leading in support services for people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
We are looking for two dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join our team as:
- administrator
- HR administrator
👇
Looking for something darkly comic, deeply personal, and totally unforgettable?
Don't miss Dear Annie, I hate you, a powerful play based on the true story of writer and performer Sam.
At 20 years old, Sam discovered she had a brain aneurysm which she began to call Annie. 👇
Don't miss Dear Annie, I hate you, a powerful play based on the true story of writer and performer Sam.
At 20 years old, Sam discovered she had a brain aneurysm which she began to call Annie. 👇
April 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Looking for something darkly comic, deeply personal, and totally unforgettable?
Don't miss Dear Annie, I hate you, a powerful play based on the true story of writer and performer Sam.
At 20 years old, Sam discovered she had a brain aneurysm which she began to call Annie. 👇
Don't miss Dear Annie, I hate you, a powerful play based on the true story of writer and performer Sam.
At 20 years old, Sam discovered she had a brain aneurysm which she began to call Annie. 👇