Charities we work with

Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services. The charity also lobbies for better support and resources to be made available to people affected by brain injury and works to raise awareness of brain injury and the devastating effects it can have.

Headway Cardiff aims to promote understanding of all aspects of acquired brain injury and to provide information, support and services to people with acquired brain injury, their families and carers.

Brake is a road safety charity working with communities and organisations across the UK to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries, make streets and communities safer for everyone, and support people bereaved and seriously injured on roads.

RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims in the UK. It provides information and support services to people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes and engage in evidence based policy and campaigning work to fight for justice for victims and reduce road danger.

SIA aims to be the go-to place for everyone affected by spinal cord injury (SCI), so that its team can quickly connect them to the vast network of people, organisations and services they need.

2wish work to ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for suddenly bereaved families and offers ongoing support to anyone affected by the sudden death of a child or young adult including families, individuals, witnesses, and professionals. They provide support in the form of memory boxes, practical support helping to arrange formalities surrounding the death, a professional counselling service and complementary and play therapies.

The Limbless Association (LA) believes no amputee need cope alone. It offers both practical and emotional support for amputees throughout their pre and post-amputation journey.

Horatio’s Garden creates stunning gardens in NHS spinal injury centres to help and support those affected by spinal injury. The first garden was opened at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment at Salisbury Hospital in 2012 and the gardens have been considered a sanctuary for patients and their families since. The gardens act as spaces for therapy sessions and social and fundraising events.

Back Up is a national charity with a goal to transform the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury. We provide services like wheelchair skills training, rehabilitative activity courses, mentoring, and dedicated services for young people throughout the UK.

Rookwood SpUR Charitable Trust is a small charity set up to improve the quality of life for the inpatients of the Welsh Spinal Cord Injuries Rehabilitation Centre at Rookwood Hospital. The trustees are volunteers and include current staff (of which I’m one), former staff, former patients and friends with useful skills.

The Silverlining Charity is a group of like-minded people who aim to improve the quality of life of all those affected by brain injury. Our work engages brain injured people with the wider community in such a way which invigorates, motivates and rehabilitates to discover a sense of purpose, social structure and added meaning to their lives.

The Children’s Trusts is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. They deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families.

Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and much-needed relief for families when a child needs specialist hospital treatment far from home, allowing them to stay together and regain a sense of normalcy.

The Child Brain Injury Trust is the leading voluntary sector organisation providing emotional and practical support, information and learning opportunities for families and professionals affected by childhood acquired brain injury across the UK.

The Brain Injury Group exists to support individuals and families affected by brain injury, and the health and social care professionals working in this specialist field.

UKABIF is a membership organisation – by bringing together all parties with an interest in ABI we have a stronger voice.

Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding research around the world to develop effective treatments for Spinal Cord Injury. We exist to beat paralysis and believe in a future where it is no longer a life sentence.

A network of over 24 centres across England, Wales and Northern Ireland providing clinically led, fitness-to-drive and mobility equipment assessments. These centres are either independent charities or NHS departments and also provide advice on driving adaptations; vehicles and equipment; and accessible public transport through the Hubs Mobility Advice Service.

Driving Mobility is supported by the Department for Transport.

The Hubs Mobility Advice Service is a FREE information and guidance service on the best accessible travel options for people with limited mobility. It is provided through a website and via 15 of the 24 Driving Mobility centres nationwide.

The Hubs Mobility Advice Service is supported by the NHS, Driving Mobility and the Department for Transport.