Most Islanders have heard of Headway Jersey the brain injury charity and think it is a wonderful cause but how many know what it actually does?
Starting as a small support group for a few families Headway Jersey has grown dramatically over recent years to become an organisation with over 100 local survivors of brain injury on its books. But we know there are more local people that we are not yet helping. They require a wide variety of support and the demands on the charity are growing significantly year on year. Brain injuries come about for a wide variety of reasons including accidents, strokes, tumours, illnesses and even mosquito bites.
Everyone is at risk regardless of age or social standing. The effects on the individual and their families are dramatic. Most will require some form of assistance. How would you feel if your child, partner or family member couldn’t remember who you are, where they live or even who they are married to?
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Headway Jersey has developed services to cover as many needs as possible. Brain injury survivors can benefit from a range of facilities. More...