November 12, 2026
This has made us so happy! Cat Taylor came into the office this morning, beaming from ear to ear, after being named Member of the Month at her gym. And [...]
November 6, 2026
Every brain injury journey is different, and recovery can bring challenges, unexpected changes and moments of strength along the way. We recently met Hugo Johnson at a networking event, where [...]
April 23, 2026
Meeting Glen Hickman today, you might never guess the journey that has brought him here. Glen is a trustee at Headway Essex and is preparing to take on an extraordinary [...]
June 23, 2025
Michael Legg may not realise it, but he is a true inspiration to us all at Headway Essex—especially to the people who benefit from our services and have the chance [...]
May 20, 2025
Action for Brain Injury Week 2025 Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI Week) is Headway’s flagship annual awareness campaign and a key moment in our calendar to champion those affected [...]
December 5, 2024
Most people who know of Headway Essex will be aware of our centres, where people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) can take part in practical activities to help them [...]
October 30, 2024
We are beyond proud of our volunteer Dave Stannard who has been nominated for a national award ! Headway UK have announced their list of finalists for the Headway Annual [...]
October 24, 2024
Headway Essex relies on the generosity of volunteers to help us to deliver our services to adults with acquired brain injury and their families. Our volunteers come from many backgrounds [...]
May 29, 2024
We couldn’t do the wonderful work that we do, without our amazing volunteers. So we wanted to take a moment to highlight just why we love them so much, starting with Colchester’s resident chef, Lizzie Hendy…
May 15, 2024
This year the theme of Action for Brain Injury (ABI) week is ‘A Life Rewritten’ raising awareness of how life changes after an acquired brain injury. In this blog, we catch up with Debi and tell her story of a life rewritten after a brain injury.
