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We offer two main types of service : an activity and skills day service based in our centres and a community based outreach service offering 1:1 support both of which aim to promote independence and social inclusion.
Our approach is participative, with clients,staff, volunteers and family members working together. We also provide practical and emotional support for families and carers,recognising that they too are coping with new responsibilities.
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Patient description
Medically stable, living in community, aiming to enter/return to employment
Sites
Domiciliary, community-based or residential
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary programme addressing all aspects of occupational activity, including, specialist assessment, work preparation, job search, job coaching and workplace support, and employer/college education and support.
Patient description
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Patient description
Medically stable. Able to live in the community alone or with others.
Sites
Client's home/the community
Description of rehabilitation input
Enablement, support and care to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, sorting out benefits, day supervision & respite care. Specific attention paid to Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment and structuring activity towards achieving goals. Includes support that may be purchased with a personal budget.
Patient description
Medically stable. Wanting to engage further with the community, alone or with others.
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Organised activity in the community offering opportunities to to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, Specific attention paid to: Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment Structured daytime activity within the individual's competency framework. Includes Day activities, Day Centres, clubs and activity that may be purchased with a personal budget.
Patient description
Medically stable. Wanting to engage further with the community, alone or with others.
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Organised activity in the community offering opportunities to develop skills through voluntary work and activity.
Level 3B (local non-specialist rehabilitation services): Treat patients with Category D needs and can be led by non-medical staff
Headway Norfolk and Waveney
Location and Contact detailsHeadway House Methodist Church,Rosebery Road Norwich Norfolk NR3 3AB Telephone: 01603 788114 Email: headway-norwich@sky.com http://www.headwaynw.co.uk |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
miles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedDec 5, 2011 |
Further Details
We support adults with acquired brain injury come to terms with their new circumstances, re-integrate into life, and maximise opportunities and choices. We recognise individual needs and help people adjust to their new, and often changing situation and move forward.We offer two main types of service : an activity and skills day service based in our centres and a community based outreach service offering 1:1 support both of which aim to promote independence and social inclusion.
Our approach is participative, with clients,staff, volunteers and family members working together. We also provide practical and emotional support for families and carers,recognising that they too are coping with new responsibilities.
Services available
ABI Specialist | National | Regional | Local | |
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Advice | ||||
Art Therapy | ||||
Assistive technology | ||||
Community support | ||||
Counselling | ||||
Day Activities | ||||
Day Centre | ||||
Drama Activities | ||||
Family Support | ||||
Information | ||||
Leisure Activities | ||||
Music Therapy | ||||
Occupational Therapy | ||||
Respite Care | ||||
Support Workers | ||||
Training (for clients/patients) | ||||
Transitional rehabilitation | ||||
Vocational Support | ||||
Voluntary Activity |
National = country wide, Regional = offering a
service within 150 miles, Local = offering a service within 50
miles
This service adheres to the following Regulatory Frameworks / is affiliated to the following bodies:
Affiliated to Headway UKReferrals can be made by
GP | |
Consultant | |
Healthcare Professional | |
Self/Advocate/Family | |
Other professional eg Social Care/Case Manager |
How are services paid for?
Publicly funded - individually commissionedRegularly | Sometimes | Never | |
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NHS | |||
Social Care Services | |||
Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services |
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
Typical duration that a service is offered
There is no typical duration service as this is based entirely around individual needs.This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Services available are defined by the following EHIG Rehabilitation Codes
For an explanation of the codings please click hereHELP GETTING BACK TO WORK
[Code 90]Patient description
Medically stable, living in community, aiming to enter/return to employment
Sites
Domiciliary, community-based or residential
Description of rehabilitation input
Interdisciplinary programme addressing all aspects of occupational activity, including, specialist assessment, work preparation, job search, job coaching and workplace support, and employer/college education and support.
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
[Code 110]Patient description
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Information and guidance over a continuum. Family support and outreach. Advocacy
SUPPORT AT HOME
[Code 115]Patient description
Medically stable. Able to live in the community alone or with others.
Sites
Client's home/the community
Description of rehabilitation input
Enablement, support and care to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, sorting out benefits, day supervision & respite care. Specific attention paid to Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment and structuring activity towards achieving goals. Includes support that may be purchased with a personal budget.
SOMETHING TO DO
[Code 120]Patient description
Medically stable. Wanting to engage further with the community, alone or with others.
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Organised activity in the community offering opportunities to to develop social skills, stamina, confidence, attention & leisure pursuits, Specific attention paid to: Community involvement & integration (further education etc), Personal social development and empowerment Structured daytime activity within the individual's competency framework. Includes Day activities, Day Centres, clubs and activity that may be purchased with a personal budget.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
[Code 125]Patient description
Medically stable. Wanting to engage further with the community, alone or with others.
Sites
All sites
Description of rehabilitation input
Organised activity in the community offering opportunities to develop skills through voluntary work and activity.
This service is defined by the NMDS (National Minimum Data Set) codes as:
For an explanation of the NMDS, please click hereLevel 3B (local non-specialist rehabilitation services): Treat patients with Category D needs and can be led by non-medical staff