Advice & Information

Headway Emergency Fund

Here to ease the costs of being by the bedside

Supported by The Stewarts Foundation

When a loved one sustains a brain injury, being by their side can mean everything, but it can also come with unexpected costs.

The Headway Emergency Fund offers grants of up to £500 to help families and friends cover essential travel and accommodation costs during hospital treatment*.

Support is tailored to individual needs and may be provided in instalments.

It can last up to three months for those in acute care, or one month in post-acute inpatient rehabilitation.

You can apply directly by going clicking the link https://www.headway.org.uk/supporting-you/headway-emergency-fund/

Or someone from Headway Coventry & Warwickshire could help you to apply.

Call us on 07752 167075 or email enquiries@headway-cw.org.uk

Following a brain injury in the family, many day to day issues can be affected.

Issues that may be affected include:

Work & Finances

The brain injured person may not be able to return to work and the carer may also have to give up employment to help with their care. A brain injury can therefore have a huge effect on a family’s finances, and claiming benefits can help to ease the pressure. The system is complex and can be confusing, so it is important to get professional advice and to apply as soon as possible so you don’t get into difficulties.

Headway UK has a useful booklet ‘Welfare Benefits after brain injury’ which explains the whole system. You can buy it now from their online shop. There are also a set of useful FACTSHEETS you can download below.

If you need further advice or assistance with financial matters, give us a call.

SuperBenefitMe is a UK website bringing together practical information about government benefits and financial support in one place.

There website covers a wide range of subjects, including Universal Credit, PIP, Attendance Allowance, pensions, carers, maternity, childcare, housing, Council Tax support and help with household costs. https://superbenefitme.co.uk

PIP Payments

Attendance Allowance

Universal Credit

Appealing Benefit Decision

Carers Allowance

Statutory Sick Pay

Employment Allowance

Preparing for Assessment

Completing Benefit Application

In many cases there may be a strong case for compensation. Claiming compensation can be a lifeline to help achieve safety and independence and improve quality of life.

Legal Support

Quite often a brain injury can be with a person for the rest of their life. Where there is a case, claiming compensation may be possible and this can be have a big impact on the quality of life the person will be able to achieve. Although Headway Warwickshire are unable to make any recommendations regarding legal issues and which solicitors to use, we do have a number of suitable vetted companies that we can point you to, for the right legal advice. It is important to instruct a solicitor with brain injury experience.

Please call us 07752 167075 or email enquiries@headway-cw.org if you would like a chat, or help to choose a solicitor and we can also arrange a meeting or support you at the meeting.

You might have many questions regarding dealing with your legal issues. Click on the buttons for answers to some of the questions below.

Legal Guidance

Choosing the right solicitor
The claim process
Meeting your solicitor
Questions to ask your solicitor

Driving after brain injury

Fortunately, many people who have sustained a brain injury retain most of their previous driving skills. They are usually very naturally eager to return to driving as soon

as possible. There are, however, some legal

requirements that must be followed. It may be

sensible to take precautions such as having a

driving assessment, even if you feel sure that your

driving skills remain intact.

It is the driver’s responsibility to inform the DVLA. Failure

to do so is a criminal offence and could invalidate your insurance.

You might need to get an assessment before getting back on the road, to see if you are fit to drive and/or to get advice on adaptations you might need. For more information, contact our enquiry line for the nearest test centre.