Brain Injury Recovery Charity You Should Probably Know

Physio Therapy after stroke/brain injury


So, here I am sat with one of our carers who is helping wash etc. And the carer's husband has, very sadly, had an accident in London where he hit his head - and has ended up in a head injury and stroke ward. Just like my partner did.

And the carer mentioned a charity called Headway...

Apparently, they offer physiotherapy at a discounted rate. And can help with securing addition financial help.

I do wish we'd been told about this 5 months ago.

So. I hope this helps someone.


https://www.headway.org.uk/



Location: Basingstoke, UK

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