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Our work covers the whole of South Staffordshire.
The problems resulting from brain injury may not be obvious to other people. Because of this it is often referred to as £hidden disability£. Brain injury can however, completely change the lives of people with the brain injury and those around them.
Our aims are to:
£ Increase awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury and its consequences.
£ Provide information and support for people with acquired brain injuries, their families and carers, as well as interested professionals.
£ Assist people with acquired brain injuries to return to community living, including access to productive activities.
- Referral Criteria
A referral will be accepted providing the individual concerned:
Has an acquired brain injury
1. Acquired brain injury is essentially damage to the living brain
tissue, which is non-degenerative, occurring since birth.
Common causes include CVA/ stroke, viruses, tumour, bleeding
or a lack of blood to the brain as well as open or closed head
injuries due to road traffic accidents, physical assaults, sports,
recreational and work related injuries etc.
Is aged between 18 and 64 years.
2.
Clearly states a wish to attend the service.
3.
The individual must want to attend and have some degree of
insight into their brain injury.
Is able to safely undertake the activity and would benefit from
doing so.
1.
The activity is of interest and suitable.
The individual is able to cope with social integration.
The individual is medically ready to attend, i.e. as follows:
Able to self-medicate.
Where invasive/medical assistance is required, (rectal
suppositories,catheters, feeding tubes etc), individuals could
not attend unless they have a trained personal carer present
or where the necessary medical input can be arranged by the
referrer.
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Able to transfer manageably without the need for lift/hoist
equipment or physical assistance from Headway staff or
volunteers.
Where an individual requires one to one support for personal
care or medical assistance, their own personal care worker
must accompany them whilst attending the service.
Is able to travel the distance to and from the activity venue.
1.
Has manageable behaviour
2.
An individual with assessed behavioural problems may be
accepted on a 4 week trial basis at the discretion of Headway
South Staffordshire;
Where an individual£s behaviour puts themselves and / or
others at risk, the referral will be deemed unsuitable;
Where an individual requires constant one to one support to
manage inappropriate behaviour, then their own personal care
worker must accompany them whilst attending.
If the client meets the above criteria, a referral form may be
completed.
Please note that this does not necessarily mean a positive
outcome, or that Headway South Staffordshire will be able to offer
an immediate place.
Publicly funded
- individually commissioned
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
to a 4 week trial period. There is no maximum duration, other
than by mutual agreement, that participation in the activities
offered by the service remains appropriate for the individual.
This Service was mapped by None. See HERE for more information
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.
No Data for NMDS
Headway South Staffordshire
Location and Contact detailsArthur Findlay Centre 96a Stone Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2RS Telephone: 01785 257462 Email: headway@headwaysouthstaffs.com http://www.headwaysouthstaffs.com/ |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
miles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedNov 30, 2012 |
Further Details
We were set up in 2008, we are an independent voluntary organisation affiliated to Headway UK.Our work covers the whole of South Staffordshire.
The problems resulting from brain injury may not be obvious to other people. Because of this it is often referred to as £hidden disability£. Brain injury can however, completely change the lives of people with the brain injury and those around them.
Our aims are to:
£ Increase awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury and its consequences.
£ Provide information and support for people with acquired brain injuries, their families and carers, as well as interested professionals.
£ Assist people with acquired brain injuries to return to community living, including access to productive activities.
Services available
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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:
Headway south staffs is affiliated to Headway UK the Brain Injury AssociationReferrals can be made by
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- Referral Criteria
A referral will be accepted providing the individual concerned:
Has an acquired brain injury
1. Acquired brain injury is essentially damage to the living brain
tissue, which is non-degenerative, occurring since birth.
Common causes include CVA/ stroke, viruses, tumour, bleeding
or a lack of blood to the brain as well as open or closed head
injuries due to road traffic accidents, physical assaults, sports,
recreational and work related injuries etc.
Is aged between 18 and 64 years.
2.
Clearly states a wish to attend the service.
3.
The individual must want to attend and have some degree of
insight into their brain injury.
Is able to safely undertake the activity and would benefit from
doing so.
1.
The activity is of interest and suitable.
The individual is able to cope with social integration.
The individual is medically ready to attend, i.e. as follows:
Able to self-medicate.
Where invasive/medical assistance is required, (rectal
suppositories,catheters, feeding tubes etc), individuals could
not attend unless they have a trained personal carer present
or where the necessary medical input can be arranged by the
referrer.
4
Able to transfer manageably without the need for lift/hoist
equipment or physical assistance from Headway staff or
volunteers.
Where an individual requires one to one support for personal
care or medical assistance, their own personal care worker
must accompany them whilst attending the service.
Is able to travel the distance to and from the activity venue.
1.
Has manageable behaviour
2.
An individual with assessed behavioural problems may be
accepted on a 4 week trial basis at the discretion of Headway
South Staffordshire;
Where an individual£s behaviour puts themselves and / or
others at risk, the referral will be deemed unsuitable;
Where an individual requires constant one to one support to
manage inappropriate behaviour, then their own personal care
worker must accompany them whilst attending.
If the client meets the above criteria, a referral form may be
completed.
Please note that this does not necessarily mean a positive
outcome, or that Headway South Staffordshire will be able to offer
an immediate place.
How are services paid for?
Publicly funded
- individually commissioned
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| Social Care Services | | | |
| Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services | | | |
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
Typical duration that a service is offered
Placements will be for a minimum duration of 13 weeks, subjectto a 4 week trial period. There is no maximum duration, other
than by mutual agreement, that participation in the activities
offered by the service remains appropriate for the individual.
This Service was mapped by None. See HERE for more information
Services available are defined by the following EHIG Rehabilitation Codes
For an explanation of the codings please click hereSOMETHING 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.
This service is defined by the NMDS (National Minimum Data Set) codes as:
For an explanation of the NMDS, please click hereNo Data for NMDS
