Browse our growing list of handy resources and links for those impacted by brain injury – and feel free to contact us with any suggestions or questions about the services we provide in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Jump to: Brain injury cards • Brain injury news • Brain injury terms and definitions • Neurophysiotherapy and neurorehabilitation • Telephone support • Respite care
Brain injury identity card
A brain injury identity card is used to clearly communicate the hidden effects of a brain injury to others, providing the cardholder with confidence and helping them get the correct support from police, medical staff, and the public. It’s a simple way to explain difficulties and symptoms in potentially stressful situations, which can help to prevent confusion and misunderstanding. These cards are recognised by police forces, NHS staff and other public and private service providers across the UK. Visit Headway UK’s page to learn more about the brain injury identity card and apply.
Headway news, Bristol and UK
Headway Bristol publishes its news regularly – you can visit our news feed to see more.
Headway’s national office publishes its news magazine four times a year – you can visit their website to read the latest edition.
Brain injury terms and definitions
Read our list of brain injury words and definitions to help you make sense of medical terminology and the effects a brain injury may have on your loved one.
Private neurophysiotherapy and neurorehabilitation providers in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
Neurophysiotherapy and neurorehabilitation can benefit brain injury survivors. Visit our dedicated list of private providers in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
Telephone support lines
Headway Bristol Crisis support
When your loved one is in hospital due to a brain injury, you can contact us on 07776 369507 (Monday–Thursday, 9.15 am–4.15 pm) or email [email protected]. We can help with emotional and practical support, provide legal and financial advice, and act as a link between you and the hospital to help communication.
Headway UK
You can call the Headway UK helpline on 0808 800 2244 (Monday–Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm or email [email protected]. The Headway helpline is a free, confidential service available to anyone with a question about brain injury. They can discuss a wide range of issues relating to brain injury, from the initial injury and its effects, to long-term rehabilitation and support.
Age UK Advice Line
- Age UK Advice Line, confidential national telephone service for older people, as well as their families, friends, carers and professionals. Lines are open 8.00am–7.00pm, 365 days a year: 0800 678 1602
- The Silver Line, a free, confidential telephone service that offers friendship, conversation and support to older people – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 0800 470 8090
Bristol Mind
Infoline can be reached on 0117 980 0370, or by email at [email protected]. The line is open 09.30am–12:30pm, Monday to Friday. Find out more.
Emergency repairs for council buildings
If you need to report an emergency repair (any problem with a with a council home or communal area in a block of flats that could be a security risk or cause harm to you, another person or to your property), then call:
Bristol
- 8.30am to 6pm (office hours): 0117 922 2200
- 6pm to 8.30am (out of hours): 0117 922 2050
- or find out more.
South Gloucestershire
- 01454 868009
North Somerset
- 01934 888 888
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, you can call Samaritans any time, from any phone, for free: 116 123.
Respite care for brain injury survivors in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Visit our dedicated list of facilities that can provide respite stays for those with brain injuries.