Headway West Sussex Brain Injury Carers Support Group
Health
We want to run a dedicated support group that gives carers space to talk, express their problems, find solutions and meet other carers.
About this cause
Headway West Sussex (HWS) aims to Improve Life after Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Our services are open to all those living with the effects of brain injury, including families, carers and those that make up the person with the brain injuries circle of support, including friends and professionals, we do this because Brain injuries don’t just happen to people, brain injuries happen to families. We put people at the centre of the help we give to achieve positive outcomes, a level of independence that is right for them, connection to their communities and a supported happy and fulfilled life. Our objectives are to raise awareness, improve experience, provide information, enable independence and strive for quality in all that we do.
How this cause brings people in the community together
By supporting carers we enable them to re-engage and become active and valued members of their communities after the life shattering event of brain injury. The whole family is effected by brain injury and 85% of carers tell us that they would like to attend a dedicated support group, 90% say “Support for me as an individual makes me feel valued & supported."