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Need some help or advice?
HSWL offer a monthly drop-in service after our Balham day group meeting offering information, support and advice to anybody with an acquired brain injury, families and their carers.
Things we can help with include:
- Advice on aspects of ABI
- Advice on how to access services
- Reassurance and support
- SignpostingAdvice and support around benefits, help completing forms
- Help finding leisure and voluntary opportunities
The next drop-in session is on Tuesday 5th July from 11:30 am at Balham Library.
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TBI and Depression research study – a call for volunteers
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to long-lasting difficulties not only physically but cognitively. Around a third of individuals with TBI will develop major depression, limiting recovery and causing significant long term problems. Researchers at the Traumatic brain injury unit, Imperial College London, are currently trying to understand the causes of depression following TBI in the hopes of improving treatment and intervention. They are seeking individuals aged between 18-65 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury and have either gone on to develop depression or not.
They are therefore interested in reaching out to brain injury survivors who may be interested in taking part. These could be people with or without depression following their injury. The study involves a brief screening visit (lasting approximately 1 hour) and then a single study day where participants would complete some cognitive tests as well as an MRI and PET scan.
Read the full information sheet on the study
Members who may be interested in taking part, or who have specific questions about the study, should contact Amy Jolly at amy.jolly@imperial.ac.uk or by telephone on 0207 594 8064.
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February Group Meetings
Wimbledon Group Meeting
Tuesday 10th February, 7:30-9pm
Drake House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4ED
The February meeting will have a focus of “Relaxation”. What is Relaxation? Why is it important and how can you do it?
Stress is part of everyday life and a natural reaction to change and adjustment to many life changes. After a brain injury there are many factors which can add to this burden of stress.
We will talk about different ways to manage stress with a focus on relaxation techniques. Hope to see you all there!
Croydon Group Meeting
*NEW TIME* Wednesday 18th February, 7:30-9pm
*NEW VENUE* Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon CR2 6DT
“Grow your own” Come along and sow a variety of herbs, peppers, chilis and tomatoes. You will be given tips to look after your seeds at home.
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Wimbledon January Group Meeting
We had a positive start to the new year in January’s Wimbledon meeting. All attendees individually reflected on the positives and challenges from 2014 in order to capture and acknowledge the range of achievements. This led onto a motivational goal setting session for 2015 which finished with the motto ” I can and I will” !
Group members shared their experiences and hopefully are all ready to start working towards those goals.