Where to find support

The problems carers and families face in dealing with a relative with brain injury can seem overwhelming, but there is so much support out there if you know where to find it. We have listed below just a few of the potential sources of help you might be able to access, those who should at the very least know who else might be able to help you . But if there is any specialist help you require or if you are not able to get what you need then please contact us and we will do what we can to assist.

Headway UK 24 hour Helpline 0808 800 2244

Headway Somerset 01278 434697

Headway booklets and leaflets and pages elsewhere on this website

Carers Support Teams Through your local GP

Signposts (will help find the support you need) 0800 317220

Carers UK 0808 808 7777

Somerset Direct 0845 3459133

Carers Direct 0808 8020202

Carefirst (Counselling Service) 0800 174319

St. John Ambulance Somerset Carer Support 01823 345920

A4e provides advocacy & direct payment support 01823 339494