UK Charities

Headway – ‘There are more than 125 Headway groups and branches across the UK, each providing vital support and rehabilitation services to people in their local communities affected by brain injury’ find Headway support in your local area here

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) – ‘The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) aims to provide the best quality neurobehavioural rehabilitation for people with complex and challenging needs after brain injury.’

BASIC: Brain And Spinal Injury Centre – ‘We offer a wide range of rehabilitation services to individuals and families that are largely left to cope on their own with the consequences of brain and spinal injury following discharge from hospital.’

Brain & Spine Foundation – ‘Our Mission: To improve the quality of life of people affected by neurological problems by providing expert information, support and education.’

UKABIF – ‘The United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) aims to promote better understanding of all aspects of ABI; to educate, inform and provide networking opportunities for professionals, service providers, planners and policy makers and to campaign for better services in the UK.’

Brain Injury Group – ‘As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), our mission is to provide anyone affected by brain injury with access to legal, financial and welfare services delivered by proven experts in the field who have been chosen not only for their skills and knowledge, but also for their passion and dedication to helping people.’

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