Groups that support people and relatives of those with a brain injury
If you would like more information about brain injury, you can find out information from NHS Inform by visiting https://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/OurServicesA-Z/Neurosurgery/PROD_298500/index.htm To find further information about services in Angus, please contact First Contact by:
- Email: FirstContact@angus.gov.uk
- Phone: 03452777778
Headway is a UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through a range of front-line services run from its Nottingham base, and via a network of more than 100 groups and branches across the UK, it provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals. For more information about headway, please get in touch using the following information. Contact information:
- Email: helpline@headway.org.uk
- Phone: 0808 800 2244
There is a Tayside group that meet in Dundee who run support groups and organise events and outings for people with brain injuries, as well as for their carers and families. If you would like to speak to someone about this local group, if you would like more information please contact using the information below:
- Email: maildesk@headwaydundeeandangus.org.uk
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland also provide information and support to people and their families who are affected by chest, heart and stroke illness. You can find out more information about this organisation and the local supports available in Angus by visiting https://www.chss.org.uk/ The Physical Disability Community Opportunity team are a community team able to work with adults of all ages who have short term goals that they need assistance with to enable them greater independence either in their home or in accessing the community setting. The team can work with people free of charge for up to 12 weeks and can tailor the support to individuals.