Swimming
We visit Crown Pools in Ipswich once a week. Extra staff
are employed for this session to ensure safety is maintained.
Again everyone is health checked and a risk assessment made.
Ten pin bowling
This session is very popular and helps an attendee with
hand and eye coordination. It is a chance to practise social
skills and to meet with the community.
IT
At both centres we have a computer suit. All computers are
connected to the internet and are networked. Activities include
internet research, word processing, computer graphics, and
spreadsheet. We employ qualified IT instructors to help with
this work. As well as learning computer skills attendees gain
in confidence , concentration and memory. We have some programmes
that help with speech.
Woodwork
At the Ipswich centre we have 2 woodwork shops .The attendees
may design a project build it and take it home or sell it
to the public. All attendees are risked assessed and if safe
are allowed to use the power tools. Woodwork helps with hand
and eye coordination, self esteem and confidence.
Arts and Crafts
We have a range of arts and crafts which help with hand and
eye coordination. It helps to build self esteem and confidence.
Very often clients find a new skill which they did not know
that they had. We try to exhibit our work at least once a
year. We have a member of staff with an art diploma and from
time to time invite an art tutor from the college to visit
us.
Metal work
At the Ipswich centre we have a metal work shop. As with
woodwork clients design an item and use tools to make it .
Cooking
We believe that if clients are to eventually live independently
they need to learn to cook. Very often clients will cook a
meal for other attendees in the centre. We also encourage
clients to think about healthy eating.
Women’s group
This is very popular with the ladies who can experiment
with make up, have a foot spa, or a massage. On occasions
we have visitors from the body shop or similar organisations.
Men’s Group
The men enjoy putting the world to rights, having debates
and discussions. They may also have a card game which they
tell me improves their hand and eye coordination.
History and Geography Group
We hold these groups for clients who want to develop their
academic skills. The group may go out for visits, or have
speakers in to help with their projects. The use of the internet
also helps with this.
Maths group
Tutors from Suffolk College visit once a week to help relearn
maths skills which are relevant to every day life. Some client’s
have gained city and guilds qualification through this class.
As well as learning maths clients are developing their concentration
and memory
Basic Skills
A tutor from Community Education visits weekly to help with
reading and writing. This is achieved through quizzes, group
reading, puzzles and exercises.
Allotment and gardening
Our allotment is our pride and joy .Clients of all abilities
take part with this project from which we grow our own vegetables
to use at Headway. We have raised beds so that wheelchair
users can join in. The community feeling on the allotment
is unique .
Therapists
Our therapists are able to offer expert professional advice
to our clients. All therapists talk to our non clinical staff
and advise them on how to help the client through out the
week.
Speech and Language therapist will help with swallow, speech
and language and communication. She may work with you at the
centre, or in your home.
Physiotherapist we help to make you mobile again. He will
work with you at the gym, the centres, swimming pool or in
your own home
Occupational therapist will work with you mainly in your
own home or whilst carrying out activities in the centre.
She may recommend equipment that will make your life easier.
Counsellor will help you to come to terms with your accident
or stroke and will help with cognitive function, memory and
concentration. She will also see family carers
All our therapists work closely with each other and with
the non clinical staff
In order to access these services you must attend one of
Ipswich and East Suffolk Headway’s centres or pay as
a private client.
Our Charges
£39 per day if paid by Social Care
Private clients
£39 per day
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Group
This group is for people who may lack insight about their
ability after their accident or stroke and need support to
adjust.
Those taking part will be beginning to take part in the community
again and have a certain degree of independence. They will
have adequate speech and language to take part in a discussion
and enough physical ability to be able to go out in the community.
The group provides :
Peer support and the sharing of difficulties with humour
Peer reflection
Raised confidence and esteem
An environment for practising interpersonal skills and to
learn more about oneself in an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
Information and insight about brain injury
A variety of role models which can raise hope and motivation.
The group will take the form of discussion, work sheets guest
speakers and member participation which involves staff and
family. There is ongoing peer review to assess whether short
term goals have been achieved.
There are no more than 8 in the group which meets on a Wednesday
morning at Kesgrave. The afternoon is spent as a walking group
to encourage fitness and assess the carry of learnt interpersonal
skills in society.
Assessment is carried out before anyone is given a place
in the group
Referral
You may self refer, or your GP, Consultant, therapist or
social worker may refer you to us for help.
When you first make contact with us we will send you an application
form . With your consent we contact your GP so we have enough
information to cater for your needs. If you want to be funded
by social care we make contact with your social worker or
customer first. Clients are very welcome to self fund and
do not have to meet social care’s criteria to do this.
We provide day respite, rehabilitation and day care.
To self refer please phone 01473 704159 and ask to speak
to the care coordinator or CEO.
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