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Ben's Story

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Ben Staunton tells his story after

This digital story by Ben Staunton is a very honest account of the effect that three separate head injuries has had on his life. A combination of meningitis, a violent attack and a traffic accident has left Ben with multiple head injuries. Be warned! this story contains images of scarring that some people may find difficult to watch.

You can watch other digital stories made by Elliott Hems-man and Dan Mulvey also an account by Alex Nolan of his experience of an 'acquired brain injury'.

Volunteer at Hereford Headway

Herefordshire Headway offers support to adults with acquired brain injury and their carers. We help people between 18 and 65 years who have had accidents, illnesses, strokes or brain haemorrhages, and also provide help and support for their families and carers. Herefordshire Headway was set up in 1989, as an independent local charity, being affiliated to National Headway. We are concerned with all aspects of the care and rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury, whatever the cause, who live in Herefordshire. At present we have between 80 and 90 members who attend our day centre regularly.

Contact: Sheila E Sanders

Telephone: 01432 761000

Info@herefordshireheadway.co.uk

www.herefordshire-headway.co.uk

Herefordshire Headway
Headway House
Trenchard Avenue
Credenhill
Hereford
HR4 7DX