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Herefordshire Headway wins funding to extend services

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By Michael Ribbeck Reporter
Anthony Bush, funding officer for Herefordshire – National Lottery (far right) handing cheque to Headway members and Dr Steve Heptinstall, Herefordshire Headway CEO (far left) and Jim Smith, Finance Controller (second left). <i>(Image: Herefordshire Headway)</i>
Anthony Bush, funding officer for Herefordshire – National Lottery (far right) handing cheque to Headway members and Dr Steve Heptinstall, Herefordshire Headway CEO (far left) and Jim Smith, Finance Controller (second left). (Image: Herefordshire Headway)
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A charity has been awarded over £261,000 to expand services for people with brain injuries.

Credenhill-based Herefordshire Headway secured the National Lottery Community Funding to enhance its support for those with acquired brain injury (ABI) over the next three years.

ABI refers to brain damage occurring after birth due to factors like injury, illness, or alcohol and drug abuse.

In the UK, there are about 1.3 million people living with ABI.

Dr Stephen Heptinstall, CEO of Herefordshire Headway, expressed gratitude for the funding, emphasising its role in boosting services for local people with ABI and their families.

The new funding will go towards staff positions intended to enhance access to assistive technologies, lead a new carer training package, and provide more recreational activities both in the centre and the local community.

For further information or to access services, contact Herefordshire Headway on 01432 76100.

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