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We are a group who meet to give support through life changing situations. We share information and our experiences with people who are in a similar situation to ourselves their carers and family. We also organise education / training by invited speakers on a variety of topics. We are a social group and enjoying tea / coffee and a natter.
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
Charitably funded (no payment required)
This Service was mapped by West Midlands ABI Forum. See HERE for more information
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
No Data for NMDS
Tamworth & Lichfield Brain Injury Support Group (Headway Branch)
Location and Contact detailsSir Robert Peel Hospital. Plantation lane, Mile Oak, Staffs Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3NG Telephone: 01827 263800 - ext 3892 Email: Dawn.Perry@ssotp.nhs.uk http://Headway - local groups |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisationmiles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedApr 9, 2013 |
Further Details
We are a group of people who have suffered some form of brain injury, aquired or traumatic and their families.We are a group who meet to give support through life changing situations. We share information and our experiences with people who are in a similar situation to ourselves their carers and family. We also organise education / training by invited speakers on a variety of topics. We are a social group and enjoying tea / coffee and a natter.
Services available
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National = country wide, Regional = offering a
service within 150 miles, Local = offering a service within 50
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This service adheres to the following Regulatory Frameworks / is affiliated to the following bodies:
Headway Branch - linked to Headway South StaffsReferrals can be made by
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How are services paid for?
Publicly funded
- free at point of access
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| Jointly funded by NHS & Social Care Services | ? | ? | ? |
Charitably funded (no payment required)
Typical duration that a service is offered
This is a support group that meets every month for approximately 2hrs. The group however do have social nights out and support each other as needed outside this time.This Service was mapped by West Midlands ABI Forum. See HERE for more information
Services available are defined by the following EHIG Rehabilitation Codes
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[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
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
