Headway London

Headway London We support people living with acquired brain injury in our Hackney centre and in the community. You probably know someone who has survived a brain injury.

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LinkedIn: Headway London Road traffic accidents, falls, assaults and strokes have left over 150,000 Londoners disabled by brain injury. A brain injury can have a life changing effect on the individual, their
families and carers. Some people will need to deal with significant and on-going difficulties with their memory, concentration, emotions or behaviour as well as physical disability. These individuals may also face barriers when trying to re-enter the workplace and the wider community. At Headway East London we ensure that people affected by brain injury get the support they need, make new friends and find new hope. We run Headway House, the only brain injury centre of its kind in inner London to offer specialist services and neuro therapies. We believe that everyone has something to contribute within Headway and the wider community – that every person with a brain injury should be valued, respected and deserves every opportunity to live a full and active life. Just Giving page here: http://www.justgiving.com/headwayelondon

Headway East London: Affiliated to Headway – the brain injury association
Registered Charity No. 1083910. Company Registration No. 3998925

🚇💂🏼‍♀️🏙️ New postcode, same spirit. South London, we're in! 🏙️💂🏼‍♀️🚇Today we're opening our new South London day service...
01/10/2026

🚇💂🏼‍♀️🏙️ New postcode, same spirit. South London, we're in! 🏙️💂🏼‍♀️🚇

Today we're opening our new South London day service!

Starting with a small weekly group in Deptford, this new space will offer creativity, connection, occupational projects and specialist support for brain injury survivors south of the river.

This new service is a major step in bringing our 2026-2031 strategy to life, helping us reach more people and make access to support fairer across London, expanding our catchment from 13 to 18 boroughs.

As our Chief Executive Sarah Lantsbury puts it:

"I think it’s important that people affected by brain injury can access support wherever they live.

South London has seen a significant gap in services since the closure of Headway South East London and North West Kent, and we’re incredibly grateful that SELNWK trusted us with their remaining funds to begin this work and provide long-term, sustainable support in the area.

At its heart, the new service is about creating a place where people feel welcomed, connected and supported.

More than anything, I hope our members feel at home. I hope they know they've got someone to turn to, and that they build friendships that last a lifetime."

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this possible and excited to welcome our very first members through the doors.

💙 Read more about the journey to South London and what's next via the link in our bio.

“The Headway kitchen is a lifeline for me. I re-learned so many life skills that I lost due to my brain injury. I love t...
21/09/2026

“The Headway kitchen is a lifeline for me. I re-learned so many life skills that I lost due to my brain injury. I love the buzz and being part of a team making the magic happen.” ❤️

A shared meal at Headway London is about far more than just food.

Last year, our community kitchen served more than 13,000 meals, creating a space where people living with acquired brain injury can find friendship, belonging, purpose and opportunities to grow.

Now, we need your help to raise £12,000 to help keep free lunches and life-changing opportunities on the table for people rebuilding their lives after brain injury through our Kitchen Project. 

As a thank you, we have a range of rewards available at different donation levels, including mystery artworks by Submit to Love artists, Headway EATS tickets and exclusive member-led experiences.

Donate or share today: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-place-at-the-table?mc_cid=76d7d40155&mc_eid=d1076df4dd

Link also in bio!

Another Headway EATS Supper Club wrapped! 💛We shared conversation, laughter and some truly delicious food.Thank you to e...
18/09/2026

Another Headway EATS Supper Club wrapped! 💛

We shared conversation, laughter and some truly delicious food.

Thank you to everyone who came along, and to all the members, staff and volunteers who made this special evening possible.

Friendship is at the heart of life here at Headway London. It was wonderful to celebrate the connections that help people feel supported, rebuild confidence and navigate life after brain injury.

Interested in becoming part of our community? Visit our website to find out more about upcoming events: https://headwaylondon.org/events/

11/09/2026

Sandra's infamous hot sauce will be served at our Supper Club on Thursday 17 September! 🌶️

Before her brain injury, Sandra was in the process of getting her secret recipe onto the shelves.

Now, she's working with our Kitchen Manager, Thomas, to get the ball rolling again...

She first started making it at home because her son got through so much of the store-bought stuff, and it soon became the number one hot sauce among her family and friends!

Join us next week for an evening of celebration and delicious food at our canalside home in Haggerston.

Tickets are £35 and include a welcome drink, canapés, a two-course meal, a facilitated conversation with two friends who helped shape the menu, and a musical performance. 💛

Grab yours now via the link in bio!

📍 Headway East London, 238-240 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AX

Can we swap this week's unpredictable rain for this instead? ☔😅☀️ Our Headway [East] London Day Service members and staf...
09/09/2026

Can we swap this week's unpredictable rain for this instead? ☔😅☀️

Our Headway [East] London Day Service members and staff are still smiling over our recent day trip to Bikeworks, where we took part in an accessible cycling session and did glorious, sunny laps around the iconic Olympic Park. 💨

For Kim, who hadn't cycled since having a stroke, it was a chance to get back on two wheels independently for the first time since her injury.

“I love cycling.", says Kim. "I was told about the trip the week before, and I was counting down the days. [My bike] was my main mode of transport before I had a stroke, and the day I had the stroke was the last day I ever cycled. I was really looking forward to getting back on a bike on my own.”

More dispatches from this v special day coming soon... 👀🚲

04/09/2026

Come dine and dance with us on Thursday 17th September at our supper club!

You can expect, as Margie so beautifully put it, some yummy food and amazing singing💛

It will be an evening to remember led by a group of brain injury survivors who are (re) discovering talents and skills:

Welcome drink, canapé and two course meal🍴

Storytelling, joy and camaraderie ❤️

Facilitated conversation with two friends who helped shape the menu🎤

Musical performances (like this one by Margie and Sue)... and more!

Grab your tickets via link in bio now.

📍Timber Wharf 238-240 Kingsland Road London E2 8AX

The real experts on brain injury? The people living with it.Our training brings together people with acquired brain inju...
04/09/2026

The real experts on brain injury? The people living with it.

Our training brings together people with acquired brain injury, Headway London clinicians and award-winning filmmaker Kit Vincent to explore the realities of life after brain injury.

From identity and relationships to work and communication, gain insights that go beyond the textbooks to strengthen your person-centred practice and help reduce health inequalities.

Perfect for:
⭐️ Health care professionals
⭐️ Therapists
⭐️ Psychologists
⭐️ Commissioners
⭐️ Support workers
⭐️ Social care practitioners
⭐️ Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the lived realities of brain injury

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and selling fast.
🔗 Book your place via the button on this post or via the link in our bio!

Eyes peeled, Hackney! 👀We’ve been galivanting around the neighbourhood, putting up a little reminder of something we rec...
01/09/2026

Eyes peeled, Hackney! 👀

We’ve been galivanting around the neighbourhood, putting up a little reminder of something we reckon we could all do with more of…

C O M M U N I T Y 💛

Our posters have been popping up all over the place, beckoning the people to our table. Can you spot where we’ve been flyering and taping? 📍

Because… our beloved Headway EATS Supper Club is back!

This time, we’re celebrating friendship. 💛

The evening includes:

✨ A bespoke themed menu
🥂 Two courses and a welcome drink
🌱 Vegetarian and vegan options available
💬 Storytelling, joy and camaraderie
🧠 Guided conversations about the power of friendship!
🎼 A musical performance... and more!

📍 Headway [East] London, 238–240 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AX

Every ticket purchased helps support Headway London’s work with people affected by brain injury across the capital.

🎟️ Book your place via the link in our bio - and come take a seat at our (fabulous) table.

Our annual Headway London brain injury conference returns on Thursday 15th October 2026... hosted at the glorious theart...
19/08/2026

Our annual Headway London brain injury conference returns on Thursday 15th October 2026... hosted at the glorious thearthouse by Acrylicize.

And at a time when conversations about health, social care and community support are higher on the political agenda than ever, this year's conference couldn't be more timely.

On the day, we'll bring together brain injury survivors, families, practitioners, researchers, advocates and decision-makers for a day of mutual discussion, learning and action.

Whether you're working in health or social care, conducting research or helping to shape policy, this is an opportunity to learn from one another and be part of the conversation.

Swipe to reveal some of our extraordinary guests and see what's on the agenda!

Tickets now by following the link in bio! 👊🎟🥳

Address

238-240 Kingsland Road
London
E28AX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+442077497790

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