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Restoring hope after brain injury
Founded in 1982, Oxford Head Injury Services has been helping people and their families navigate life after brain injury for over 40 years.
We work to improve recovery and wellbeing at every stage of a person’s rehabilitation journey by offering a wide range of support including specialist therapies, advocacy, information and community with compassion, patience and understanding.
What is an acquired brain injury?
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury caused to the brain since birth and can be caused by a fall, road accident, stroke or illnesses such as tumour, encephalitis, haemorrhage or other.
Our Vision and Mission
- Our Vision: A society where everyone affected by brain injury, including carers, are able to access specialist, long term rehabilitation and support that restores hope, maximises recovery and empowers them to rebuild their life.
- Our Mission: Oxford Head Injury Services provides specialist person-centred rehabilitation and support, which enables people affected by brain injury across Oxfordshire to make meaningful improvements in their physical strength, cognitive recovery, emotional wellbeing, independence, and sense of belonging.
1.3 million
people in the UK live with an acquired brain injury, this subsequently has a cost of £15 billion per annum to the British economy.
6665 hours
We provided over 6665 hours of support at our Activity & Rehabilitation Centre.
73%
of relatives that become carers have symptoms of depression, with half of all carers having to retire or become unemployed as a result of their care duties.
Our Values
We want to do everything possible to empower people to rebuild their lives, in whatever way that looks like for them.
We put people first
We put individuals at the heart of everything we do; we offer choice and tailor support to their needs, goals, and aspirations.
We focus on tangible improvement
We are committed to help service users achieve tangible results that improve their quality of life and self-confidence.
We encourage self-belief
We encourage service users to believe in their own progress and potential, and to aim high in their work towards recovery and more independence.
We are compassionate and kind
We treat people with respect, patience, kindness, dignity and understanding.
We are trustworthy
We trust and are trusted; we always act with honesty, integrity, and consistency.
We value partnership
We work collaboratively with individuals, families, professionals, commissioners, and communities to achieve measurable outcomes.
We work to the highest standards
We work to best practice professional standards, using evidence and continuous improvement to ensure we provide the highest-quality services.
What our families say
The people we support are at the heart of everything we do.
Patrick's Story
When I first started at Oxford Head Injury Services I could barely put my words together. Sharon from the team and I go on walks to the library to help my mobility and then practice my speech though reading.
Kathy's Story
Coming here makes such a difference because it enables me to meet people and get out of the house. Life would be much less social without Oxford Head Injury Service.
Deirdre's story
Without Oxford Head Injury Services Graham would have had to go into a care home and I don’t know how we’d have coped
