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Headway - Cookstown

Contact Information

Address
C/O RABIU, Musgrave Park Hospital, Stockman's Lane, Belfast, Co Belfast, BT9 7JB
Contact Person
Johny Turnbull; Northern Ireland Regional Co-ordinator
Telephone Number
07826 909 110
Email Address
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Additional Information

Headway Cookstown is a Branch of Headway UK and is one of many service networks that we provide locally in Northern Ireland. Headway Cookstown was launched in 2011 reflecting the needs of individuals living with brain injury and their carers. Our first members to the service became the steering group and assisted with our service our design. Being service user and carer lead we adopted a programme of balanced activities that reflect both living with brain injury and social inclusion. We initially met at Cookstown Day Centre once a month which served us well. For a majority of those on our membership they were currently active day services provided by statutory services in the Cookstown and wider areas. We opted to change out meetings to evening services to meet the needs of our members and as such we started delivering evening services. Sadly for many of our members rural transport networks rurally in the evening posed as an issue. Not to be deterred, we decided that rather than bringing people to services we would bring the services to those that need us! Our Services: Our services are service user and carer led to ensure that individual needs are specifically addressed and so that the individual has ownership of their development plan whilst also providing a platform for effective support. Outreach Services: We currently provide a number of Outreach Services in the Cookstown and wider area: The aims of the service are: Encourage rebuilding of social networks To regain social skills Increase confidence, self esteem and independence in social situations Enhance skills and knowledge Offer social inclusion Provide peer support Offer a balanced programme of social rehabilitation Our outreach services are delivered in the following areas: Moneymore Magherafelt Cookstown Family Support: We also offer a family support service to those who may not be able to attend group services and are seeking advice and information throughout their journey. Counselling: We also offer a free counselling service those in need of support through an associated counsellor (BACP Accredited). Our Counselling service can be offered across multiple sites across the Northern HSCT Area. Lobbying: We campaign at local and regional level for improved services for brain injury survivors and their families. How do I become a member? Headway Cookstown welcomes all new members: Individuals living with brain injury, carers, families and volunteers. We need volunteers to help with organising activities and fundraising if you can help in any way please contact us. For further information on any of the above services or in general advice please contact: Johny Turnbull; Northern Ireland Regional Co-ordinator Mobile Telephone Number: 07826 909 110 Email: ni.regional.co-ordinator@headway.org.uk
Available to Age Groups
All Ages
Category of Services
  • Disability - Physical & Sensory
Areas covered
  • Cookstown
  • Magherafelt
Method of Access (Referral)
  • GP
  • Health Visitor
  • Hospital
  • School
  • Self
  • Social Worker



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