Personal Story
May 2011 I had a frontal lobe head injury which resulted in damage to the brain. Unfortunately a small wedge at the front of my brain had a bleed which has left me with lasting affects. I have since suffered from epilepsy and short-term memory problems. If I become overtired I can struggle with word […]
Andrew Vincent – My Story
Headway helped me find the light switch in my head. A stroke in 2008 left me with behavioural problems which threatened both the relationships in my life and my career. Headway provided the post-stroke care and support which isn’t available from the NHS in Gloucestershire. The charity told me one important fact: I wasn’t mad, […]
Jay’s Tandem Parachute Challenge
I am a 28 year old bloke. I am a survivor of a severe head injury. I was in a coma for about 6 months and in hospital for 9 months. I am very adventurous, despite my limited mobility as a result of my head injury. I like coming to Headway because it means I […]
