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Leicestershire Leicester and Rutland Headway has announced the
strengthening of its services to brain injury victims in the south
of the county.
The charity's success over the last 12 years has helped it attract
funding for an extra Support Assistant in its Outreach operation,
and Julia Bailey has joined Dawn Grey in offering help, counselling
and practical support to Headway members. Julia sees her task
as empowering people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives
after brain injury, and providing advice, advocacy and assistance
to rebuild their lives. "This may involve attending peer
support groups" says Julia, "so that people can get
together and help each other, facilitating people to try new skills
in colleges, in voluntary placements or in getting back to work."
She also sees a big opportunity to increase the profile of Headway
in the area. "Too often people slip through the net of vital
support required, not just immediately after their injury but
also throughout their lives. Dawn and I aim to increase the knowledge
of the services that we provide so more people learn about brain
injury and its effects, as well as finding those people who would
like and need more support to live a full and rewarding life after
their injuries or illness."
Julia is committed to working with disabled people, increasing
their independence and empowering them to know their rights and
increase their choice and control of their own lives. She says:
"I feel there is great scope for Headway to increase awareness
of brain injury and provide stimulating and enjoyable activities
to more people in the area."
Headway works with victims and their carers in their homes and
at their Outreach Centre at Brockington College. If there are
any readers who would like to know more about Headway, their Head
Office is at 4 Hospital Close, Leicester LE5 4WP (0116 273 9763)
This News Release issued by Richard Bird (richard.bird@HeadwayLeicester.org.uk.
or 01327 704734). More from Richard Bird or from Julia Bailey
on 0116 277 6937
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