Headway
provides a social environment where people with an acquired
brain injury can be understood and meet others who have
experienced similar problems. We strive to maintain a relaxed
and friendly environment, whilst at the same time introduce
structure and re-learning opportunities to help individuals
achieve goals and re-gain self esteem. The service currently
offers 4 types of programmes tailored
to suit different needs and levels of recovery. Each
programme covers a large selection of activities including Core
Sessions (areas directly related to brain injury) in
each programm We are currently able to offer 10 days of
Social Rehabilitation based at Headway House in Moseley
and Leighton House in Rubery. This service is available
to people with acquired brain injury
who will usually have completed formal clinical rehab (physio,
OT etc). At this stage many people may still be unable
to return to work, but are ready to start to re-integrate
back into the community.
Individual needs will differ at this stage, so this service
aims to provide the opportunity to:-
-
re-learn lost
skills - education, cognitive & social
-
learn coping/compensation
strategies
-
acquire new interests/skills
-
meet with other brain
injured people
-
learn how to modify
behaviour problems
-
receive guidance & support
-
improve self confidence
and self esteem
-
access community activities
-
avoid isolation & deterioration
Headway West Midland’s
Social Rehab service is unique in that it specialises in
delivering a service tailored to suit the very specialised
needs of brain injured people.We have a Person Centered
approach which is based on each individual, their deficits
and needs. We then identify what choices we can offer
to meet their specific requirements.Social Rehab focuses
on the rehabilitation of the individual from the moment
they arrive each day until they go home. Each person’s
SR package is fully comprehensive and outcome based to
include:-
- Ongoing monitoring and assessment
of BI related areas
- Addressing their holistic requirements
- Attending activity sessions
- Accessing advice, information & support
- Close links and involvement of
family/care team
Each new person will have:
- Person Centred assessment
- Copy of S/S Care Plan
- Timetable of activities
- Assessment Tools
- Outcome Tracker
- Individual Client Record
- Individual Keyworker
Headway
Social Rehab provides a stepping stone back into the
community, enabling brain injured people to lead a
more independent and socially integrated life.
Availability
of activities will vary according to programme changes,
days required and vacancies.
This
services is ongoing for as long as the person continues
to benefit from attending.
Social
Rehab clients can access any other Headway West Midlands
service.
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