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Headway UK
Although we do not receive funding from Headway UK, it is the UK wide umbrella body that lobbies parliament, carries out research and produces data that independent Headway community charities can draw upon.
We pay an annual fee to be affiliated to Headway UK, so that we can share best practice and benefit from a national voice to parliament and the media on acquired and traumatic brain injury.
Brain Injury ID Cards
Brain Injury ID Cards are available from Headway UK. It is one of the ways in which Headway can support you after a brain injury and is free of charge. The card is available to anyone in the UK aged 18 and over who has a verifiable brain injury. It can provide you with extra confidence in daily activities. Apply here
Surrey Acquired Brain Injury Network (SABIN)
Headway Surrey is a member of the main Steering Committee, where we share experiences and best practice.
The Children's Trust
Charity for under 18s acquired brain injury for children in the UK, based in Tadworth Surrey. Includes a transition to adulthood service.
Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board
surreysab.org.uk/concerned-about-an-adult
If you are concerned or worried about an adult with care and support needs, who is at risk of/ or is being abused or neglected you need to find out more and possibly report it, contact Surrey Safeguarding Adults Boad.
Financial Support Available in Surrey
Surrey County Council Household support
Adult Social Care Benefits in Surrey
If you are struggling financially, you may find help here.
Action for Carers
If you are looking after a friend or family member who couldn’t manage without your help.
Safe Havens
Providing out-of-hours help for people and their carers experiencing a mental crisis and emotional distress.
Shout
If you are struggling with your mental health and need to talk, day or night.
Healthy Surrey
Support for mental health well-being.
Mind
Specialists in mental health crisis management.
The Samaritans
If you need support and feel that you cannot cope.
The Stay Alive app for suicide prevention
stayalive.prevent-suicide.org.uk