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Charity Tandem Skydive with Headway
Headway - the brain injury association is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. It does this in a number of ways: |
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| Locally - A network of local Groups and Branches throughout the UK offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation programmes, career support, social re-integration, community outreach and respite care. The services available will vary, depending on local needs and resources. |
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| Nationally - Headway UK provides support to the local Groups and Branches and helps to deliver high quality services through guidance on policies, procedures, standards and training. Additionally: |
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The Headway UK Helpline provides information, advises on sources of support, finds local rehabilitation services and offers a listening ear to those experiencing problems. |
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They publish a range of booklets containing information about aspects of brain injury that will be helpful to those directly affected, plus professionals, employers and members of the public. |
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They promote understanding of brain injury and its effects. |
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They lobby for better support and resources to be made available by statutory health and social care providers. |
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They campaign for measures that will reduce the number of brain injuries. |
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