Services: Glasgow & West Central Scotland
Addaction: East Dunbartonshire Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD)
Unit 2, The Quadrangle, 59 Ruchill Street, Glasgow G20 9PX
Tel: 0141 221 3382
Email: info@addaction.org.uk
Addaction is the largest provider of drug and alcohol support services in Scotland. The East Dunbartonshire Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) service provides a lunch club and volunteering opportunities with Addaction.
The ARBD Lunch Club is a service which offers social support for adults aged 40 and over with a diagnosis of Alcohol Related Brain Damage and who live in the East Dunbartonshire area. The weekly group aims to increase social activity, provide a healthy nutritious meal and improve participants overall wellbeing.
Addaction have a robust volunteer application and induction process should you be interested in volunteering with Addaction.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
The Advocacy Project
Cumbrae House (2nd floor), 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP
Tel: 0141 420 0961
The Advocacy Project is an independent, human rights-based organisation which believes that everyone has the right to take part fully in society.
The service operates across Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire and is independent of any other service provider, like care services, social work or the NHS.
The Advocacy Project provide support to adults who have a disability:
mental health condition and/or a cognitive impairment
physical health, long term condition and/or a physical disability learning disability
dementia.
The service is free and confidential.
Referrals are prioritised for adults impacted by:
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
The Advocacy Project are an 'issue-based service' and support adults who are experiencing issues which are adversely impacting on their quality of life, their right to freedom, dignity, choice and control.
They also support service user involvement and participation through our Engagement and Involvement Service and operate a Third Party Reporting Centre for Hate Crime.
If the service is unable to assist, they will endeavour to support and signpost you to an appropriate service.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Alba Psychology
20-23 Woodside Place, Glasgow, G3 7QF
Tel: 0141 266 0010
Email: info@albapsychology.co.uk
Alba Psychology provides Neuropsychological and Clinical Psychology Services. Alba Psychology offer assessment and rehabilitation services for individuals who have experienced a brain injury. They offer expert witness services within the Medico-legal field. In addition to brain injury services, Alba Psychology provides similar input to individuals with mental health difficulties which have developed following an accident or similar circumstances. Alba Psychology has a number of clinicians and are able to offer independent assessment and treatment within the umbrella of our organisation. The main office is based in Glasgow with anadditional office in London Victoria.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Alcohol Related Brain Damage Team (ARBD Team)
55 Hunter Street, Glasgow G4 0UP
Tel: 0141 553 2937
The ARBD team work to maximise the recovery for individuals who have experienced recent onset of alcohol-related brain damage.
The team provides a structured package of changing the way people think about alcohol and works alongside the clientís care manager. The team will also provide support and advice on treatment and care planning for those with a longer standing diagnosis.
Where individuals are seen to be experiencing cognitive difficulties (difficulties in processing information, including such mental tasks as attention, thinking and memory) the team can provide:
advice on assessment
care and treatment
harm reduction to prevent further damage.
The ARBD Team are a resource and do not seek to replace current services for the treatment and care of individuals with ARBD who sit across all care group settings.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
BIEN (Brain Injury Experience Network)
Tel: 01389 750685
Email: secretary@biengroup.org.uk
B.I.E.N. stands for the Brain Injury Experience Network and is open to adults living in the West Dunbartonshire are who have experienced an acquired brain injury.
The group aims to work and influence in the following areas:
Open opportunities for people with an acquired brain injury to get to know each other, exchange ideas and reduce personal isolation.
Provide brain injury education freely to interested parties and workplaces across West Dunbartonshire.
To go on trips, educational days out, and to participate in appropriate events as suggested by BIEN members. This gives members days out to alleviate their day to day difficulties and to promote sociability and inclusion in affected lives.
Provide pathways to services and community information that might support members.
To invite and hear speakers on subjects which are relevant and/or helpful to BIEN members.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Brain Injury Network Group (BING)
Tel: n/a
Email: binglasgow@gmail.com
BING is an informal network of organisations who work with people with acquired brain injury. It is open to people from services provided in the West of Scotland area - not specifically from Glasgow.
It acts as a communication forum for brain injury services and has:
an email group for information and communication
a meeting every two months with the opportunity to find out about a specific service and to network with other services.
It aims to:
help improve the pathways that people move through after a brain injury
raise awareness of which services people can access
build relationships between the different organisations and sectors involved in care and support
consider any local and national strategies which affect the care and support of people with a brain injury.
How to access this service: Email using the contact details above to attend the meetings or be added to the list for minutes and information which comes from the group.
The Brain Tumour Charity Glasgow Support Group
Hartshead House, 61-65 Victoria Road, Farbourough, Hampshire GU14 7PA
Tel: n/a
Email: n/a
The Brain Tumour Charity has a Glasgow support group which is held at Maggie's Glasgow and meets on the first Tuesday of every month. The meeting starts at 1.30pm until approximately 3.00pm and is aimed at patients, families and friends of anyone diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The address for the Glasgow support group is: Maggie's Glasgow, Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0YN.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
The Brain Tumour Charity Lanarkshire Support Group
Hartshead House, 61-65 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7PA
Tel: n/a
Email: n/a
The Brain Tumour Charity holds a Lanarkshire support group which meets on the first Wednesday of the month between 2pm and 3.30pm.
Meetings are held at Maggieís Lanarkshire, Monklands Hospital, The Elizabeth Montgomerie Building, Airdrie, Lanarkshire ML6 0JS
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Brainkind – Eastfields
1161 Springburn Road, Glasgow, G21 1UU
Tel: 0141 404 6063
Email: eastfields@brainkind.org
Eastfields comprises of three accessible bungalows where staff provide innovative rehabilitation and ongoing specialist long-term support for individuals who have complex, challenging behaviour and nursing needs. The aim is to help people to live as independently as they are able and thrive after a brain injury.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Brainkind – Graham Anderson House
1161 Springburn Road, Glasgow, G21 1UU
Tel: 0141 404 6060
Graham Anderson House is a specialist neuro-behavioural assessment and post-acute rehabilitation hospital for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury (ABI).
The service has twenty-four single ensuite bedrooms, a transitional living flat and a four-bedroom step-down Heather Bungalow to further assess the people we supports level of independence.
The people Graham Anderson House support initially attend for a four week assessment period, followed by an eight week rehabilitation plan. Following these eight weeks the rehabilitation is continued based on the persons individualistic needs.
Graham Anderson House support people with an acquired brain injury and complex needs such as cognitive, physical and/or emotional difficulties, including physical and verbal aggression, impaired social functioning, and disinhibited behaviour.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Capability Scotland Community Living Services
Glasgow Hub, Berkeley House, 285 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JL
Tel: 0141 433 8714
Capability Scotland Community Living Services South and West supports individuals to live as independently as possible in their own home. The service is for adults and children with a range of disabilities including learning and/or physical disabilities, sensory impairments, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and mental health problems.
The service can provide you with as much or as little support as you need to manage your own home and access resources in the local community such as:
colleges
clubs
groups
leisure activities of your choice
befriending service for children
respite sessions to allow parents some time off.
The Community Living Service can also provide help with daily living activities such as personal care, budgeting, shopping, cooking and attending medical appointments. They can also help arrange holidays and short breaks for customers who are already supported by the service.
Currently the service provides support to people living in the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Glasgow areas but is open to people out with these areas.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Carers Link East Dumbartonshire
Enterprise Centre, Ellangowan Road, Milngavie G62 8PH
Tel: 0141 955 2131 / 0800 975 2131
Email: enquiry@carerslink.org.uk
Carers Link supports carers of all ages, including young carers, who live in East Dunbartonshire, or care for someone who lives in the area. We offer a listening ear and tailored support which can include information, advocacy, one-to-one support and sessions and groups for carers.
Our office hours are 8:30am to 5pm and there is always someone who will be able to talk to you by phone or in person. They can also arrange appointments outwith office hours if required.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Ceartas Advocacy
Suites 5 - 7, McGregor House, 10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XF
Tel: 0141 775 0433
Ceartas Advocacy provides Independent Advocacy to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We prioritise working with people who have particular support needs: Acquired Brain Injury; Addictions; Autism Spectrum; Additional Communication Needs; Dementia; Learning Disability; Mental Health; Older people; Physical Disability; and Sensory Impairment.
ABI Café: Peer Support Group
ABI Café is for people affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), their carers, family members and friends. It is a peer-led group that really thrives on the input of its members and the lived experiences they share.
The group is open to anyone living in East Dunbartonshire with an Acquired Brain Injury and takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, from 13:30 – 15:00, at our offices: Units 5-7, McGregor House, 10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XF
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury
West Glasgow ACH, Dalnair Street, Yorkhill, Glasgow G3 8SJ
Tel: 0141 201 0299
Email: n/a
The Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury provides person-centred goal-oriented community rehabilitation for adults living in the old Greater Glasgow NHS Board area with cognitive, psychological and communication difficulties as a result of an acquired brain injury.
This service is provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, a speech and language therapist and clinical psychologists.
The Acquired Brain Injury Liaison Service is an early contact, information, advice and signposting service for patients with an acquired brain injury in hospitals in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde areas.
The Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury has an open referral system.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Community Veterans Support - Coming Home Centre
The Pearce Institute, 860 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU
Tel: 0141 237 8830
Email: support@cominghomecentre.org
Community Veterans Support currently provide four drop in centres across Glasgow, for veterans suffering from both mental and physical injuries. Many also have addiction issues and many are in need of housing. The organisation provides help and support on anything they might need to access whilst in a period of recovery.
Community Veterans Support run two workshops, one for woodworking and one for bike refurbishment and repair; they also run a gardening service.
They offer a veterans drop-in service for help and support to those who have served from 9pm -5pm Monday to Friday.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Different Strokes - Glasgow Exercise Group
Castlemilk Sports Centre, 10 Dougrie Road, Glasgow G45 9NF
Tel: 0141 569 3200
Different Strokes was launched for the purposes of active self-help and mutual support. The Glasgow Exercise group assists younger stroke survivors to:
optimise their recovery
regain as much independence as possible
play a full role in their communities.
The group meets on Sundays from 2pm to 3pm at Castlemilk Sports Centre in Glasgow.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Digby Brown Solicitors
2 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 1RW
Tel: 0333 200 5925
Digby Brown is Scotlands largest personal injury practice. From our seven offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Inverness, Aberdeen and Ayr, we cover the length and breadth of the country. Our expertise in personal injury law, particularly in the fields of serious head and spinal injury is widely acknowledged. Digby Brown is ranked Band 1 for Personal Injury in Scotland by Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession and Legal 500.
In cases of traumatic brain injury a specialist solicitor is vital. Seeking rightful and fair compensation after the accident is just one aspect of the package of measures which needs to be considered and implemented to try and ensure that the process of rehabilitation and adjustment can start.
We can immediately provide advice and support on statutory benefits and how to access local authority social services through our in-house welfare rights service. We can make a real difference by arranging private rehabilitation, by assessing housing needs and, most importantly, implementation of care and case management regimes where required.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Epilepsy Connections
Suites 129-134, Baltic Chambers, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow G2 6HJ
Tel: 0141 248 4125
Epilepsy Connections offers a variety of projects and services within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Forth Valley health boards and provides information, advice and support to anyone living with epilepsy, their families, friends, unpaid carers and the professionals working with them.
Epilepsy Connections provides:
fieldwork services: the fieldwork team will support you to identify what matters to you and provide the relevant advice and support to help you to find the best way to live well with epilepsy.
assistance in finding other sources of information and support within your local area.
person-centred and holistic support to people with epilepsy regarding any epilepsy related issues.
practical information about understanding and managing epilepsy at home, school or work.
advice on housing, benefits, transport and travel.
liaison with professionals about your epilepsy needs.
provide epilepsy awareness sessions.
befriending services and monthly social groups.
epilepsy awareness sessions for your local schools and staff.
gardening projects.
regular events for children with epilepsy and their families.
Epilepsy Well Connected- a supported programme that equips adults with epilepsy with the skills to make positive change in their lives.
How to access this service: Letter from Epilepsy Specialist Consultants/Nurses and GP, self-referrals using contact details above or Facebook chat.
Epilepsy Scotland
48 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 1JL
Tel: 0808 800 2200
Epilepsy Scotland provides support and information to the 55,000 people affected by epilepsy in Scotland via:
a Helpline and Information service offering a freephone confidential nationwide helpline on 0808 800 2200, offering information, guidance and emotional support to anyone affected by epilepsy.
a wide range of free information leaflets on epilepsy, staying safe, treatment and other aspects of living with epilepsy.
a Check-in service offering a free weekly phonecall to check in on a person for 10 weeks aimed at anyone currently struggling with epilepsy and their mental health
a Wellbeing service providing one to one support, professional counselling, as well as relaxation classes and a support group to adults struggling with their epilepsy
a Welfare Rights service offering advice and help with benefits applications including representation at tribunal to anyone affected by epilepsy
a Youth service covering Edinburgh and Glasgow (in person) and online group (across Scotland) which offers individual and group support, as well as supervised social activities for children and young people affected by epilepsy
a wide range of paid for training courses delivered by professional trainers, which includes the administration of emergency medication. These courses are aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about epilepsy, including care staff, employers, as well as individuals, families and carers affected by epilepsy
informal short awareness talks to groups.
informal free epilepsy chat sessions to organisations raising awareness about the charity's services and epilepsy
How to access this service: Self referral and via professionals.
Euan's Guide
CodeBase, 38 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9DZ
Tel: 0131 510 5106
Email: hello@euansguide.com
Euan's Guide makes it easier for disabled people to find great places to go. Euansguide.com is the disabled access review website where disabled people, their family, friends and carers can find and share reviews on the accessibility of places around the UK and beyond. Itís an invaluable tool for everything from planning somewhere to take the kids at the weekend to picking a last minute place for lunch.
We all want to get out there and enjoy life, and having good quality disabled access information inspires confidence and removes fear of the unknown. With good accessibility information being so hard to find, one review is often enough to encourage others to visit. Reviews are also sent to venue owners and this can be a positive and powerful opportunity for education and change.
The charity was founded in 2013 by Euan MacDonald MBE, a powerchair user and his sister Kiki after Euan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and a lack of disabled access made everyday experiences stressful. By breaking down the barriers of exclusion with the help of other people in the same situation, Euans Guide hopes to make the world more accessible one review at a time.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Fairway Advocacy
Tel: 01436 268 576 or 07415 652 525
Email: tim@fairwayadvocacy.org.uk
Fairway Advocacy provides free independent one-to-one professional advocacy to those with neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, residing in the west of Scotland. The service offers support for those who have difficulties having their voice heard by authorities such as housing, social work, health professionals, employer, care provider, educator, local authority and many more. Fairway Advocacy is the only advocacy service funded solely to support those with neurological conditions.
Fairway Advocacy also provides education workshops on advocacy, the role of self-advocacy to individuals and the organisations/charities that represent them. The organisation is currently funded to compile for publication a guide to self-advocacy for those elsewhere in Scotland unable to obtain access their service.
Fairway Advocacy is actively campaigning for legislative change to allow statutory access to independent advocacy for all with neurological and other physical conditions.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Free Wheel North
Glasgow Green, Cycle Centre, Templeton Street, Glasgow G40 1AT
Tel: Glasgow Green: 07891 097 936 or the White House: 0141 946 3837
Email: info@freewheelnorth.org.uk
Free Wheel North is a disability cycling charity which helps people of all ages and abilities to get active and ride bikes. Free Wheel North has a dedicated track on Glasgow Green and people can come down and use their adapted bikes for £1 per person.
Free Wheel North has two centres
The base at Glasgow Green has the following:
1km of training track
a range of adapted bikes, trikes, go-karts and other pedal-powered machines
learn to ride programme
a variety of led rides
Free Wheel North has a new facility at the White House, where they have:
a bike workshop offering on-the-spot fixes, and a more in-depth repair service
bikes to buy
a variety of led bikes
research centre for cycling, street design, and public health.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Giraffe Healthcare (CIC)
Govan Mbeki Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road G4 0BA
Tel: 0141 331 8179 or 0141 331 8108
Giraffe Healthcare have developed Web-Based Physiotherapy, a platform for the delivery and remote monitoring of personalised physiotherapy programmes for people with long-term conditions (neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopaedicor palliative care). The platform, consisting of exercise and education/advice sections, reduces the need for regular face-to-face consultations, supports longer-term follow-up and provides the flexibility for clients to do their individualised programme at a convenient time and location.
Web-Based Physiotherapy, is evidence-based, developed by experienced clinical and research physiotherapists working closely with client groups and clinicians. Web-Based Physiotherapy is as effective as traditional physiotherapy programmes in terms of clinical outcomes and improves the patient experience. From a service perspective, Web-Based Physiotherapy has the potential to increase patient throughput and reduce waiting lists.
How to access this service: Accessible via your Physiotherapist
Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH)
St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR
Tel: 0141 552 5592
Email: info@gamh.org.uk
Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) is an independent Scottish charity that provides community-based support to people in Glasgow. The services and opportunities offered help people who are recovering from mental health problems to live the lives that they want to live. They also support carers of people in recovery, including young carers.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living
117-127 Brook Street, Glasgow G40 3AP
Tel: 0141 550 4455
Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living is run by disabled people for disabled people. They are an established disabled people’s organisation with many years of experience supporting people to receive the support they need in a way that suits them.
If you are eligible for social care services, you can now have greater choice and control over how you receive these services. Support can be tailored to your individual needs and wishes.
This is called Self-directed Support.
GCIL and their three Take Control services in North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire provide information and assistance to anyone who would like to know more about Self-directed Support or who is receiving a Self-directed Support personal budget.
Contact Take Control North Lanarkshire by calling 01698 537 472 or emailing infonl@takectrl.org.uk
Contact Take Control South Lanarkshire by calling 01698 892 372 or emailing infosl@takectrl.org.uk
Contact Take Control East Dunbartonshire by calling 0141 776 2219 or emailing infoed@takectrl.org.uk
How to access this service: Referrals can be made directly via the contact details above from individuals, carers, local authority, NHS and third sector organisations.
Glasgow City Carers Partnership
South Carers Team, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, 10 Ardencraig Place, Glasgow, G45 9US
Tel: (0141) 404 3769 - GAMH North East Carers Support Service
Tel: (0141) 954 1010 - Glasgow North West Carers
Tel: (0141) 423 0728 - Glasgow South Carers
Tel: (0141) 287 0555 - Health and Social Care Connect
See also: Your Support Your Way Glasgow - Local Carer Centres in Glasgow (yoursupportglasgow.org)
GAMH North East Carers Support Service
Email: northeastcarers@gamh.org.uk
Glasgow North West Carers
Email: glasgownwcc@quarriers.org.uk
Glasgow South Carers
Email: dixon.carers@dixoncommunity.org.uk
Carers Scotland Act 2016 places a duty of care on the NHS and Social Work services to support those in our communities that are providing care for families and friends.
We provide the following key services:
Information and advice
Emotional support
Training and peer support
Financial advice
Short breaks
Carer health reviews
Support and planning for the future
Having a voice about caring.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above or ask your GP to refer you electronically.
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
2nd floor, 14 North Claremont St, Glasgow G3 7LE
Tel: 0141 353 1800
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) deliver a range of services to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and drugs. Services are confidential and free at the point of contact. GCA offer advice, information, counselling, groupwork, support, prevention, education and training.
The free helpline 0808 802 9000 offers help, advice and information for individuals and their families experiencing alcohol related issues.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Glasgow Disability Alliance
301, The White Studios, Templeton Business Centre, Templeton Court, Glasgow G40 1DA
Tel: 0141 556 7103
Email: info@gdaonline.co.uk
Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) is an organisation run by and for disabled people and has a membership of over 4500. GDA has, by far, the biggest groundswell of disabled members in Scotland, if not the UK.
GDAís free, accessible learning and events bring people together to build confidence and connections while supporting each other to tackle barriers, access information and services and unlock new opportunities. They connect you to a network of peer support - sharing experiences with others in the same boat and identifying barriers, solutions and plans for the future.
It's free to join and attend courses. Transport can be provided within the Greater Glasgow area, personal assistants to help you take part and lunch.
GDA makes sure disabled peopleís voices and expertise are at the heart of tackling the barriers we face, and working with partner agencies to plan solutions.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Glasgow Life
220 High Street, Glasgow G4 0QW
Tel: 0141 287 4350
Email: info@glasgowlife.org.uk
Area-based services teams, aligned to the three city planning areas, play a key role in community renewal and regeneration ñ working with partner agencies to contribute to the social renewal agenda at local level.
The main work of the area services teams is about encouraging and supporting individuals to participate regularly in cultural and sporting activity. They identify the local needs of individuals and communities and then develop activities that meet those local needs. Examples of this include: disability sports and diversity programmes, play programmes, youth programmes, Glasgow Young Scot & Kidz Cards, community learning (Adults), community capacity building, community facilities and community libraries. The main work of the area services teams is about encouraging and supporting individuals to participate regularly in cultural and sporting activity. They identify the local needs of individuals and communities and then develop activities that meet those local needs. Examples of this include: disability sports and diversity programmes, play programmes, youth programmes, Glasgow Young Scot & Kidz Cards, community learning (Adults), community capacity building, community facilities and community libraries.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Glasgows Helping Heroes
Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU
Tel: 0141 276 7199
Glasgows Helping Heroes is a partnership to help those who are serving, or have served in the Armed Forces. This service is also available to their immediate family and carers.
Glasgows Helping Heroes can help you get advice and information on:
housing and homelessness
employability and training
benefits
health issues
financial grants.
All advice is free and confidential.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Headway Glasgow
Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP
Tel: 0141 332 8878
Headway Glasgow works with people with acquired brain injury, their families and carers across West and Central Scotland from parts of Argyll, Greater Glasgow & Clyde and across Lanarkshire. The charity aims to provide:
information and advice on brain injury, its effects, and on practical help available
support for people affected by the condition
services including an art group, writing group and weekly social support groups.
Headway Glasgow are a small, independent Scottish charity with a far reach which is also affiliated to the wider Headway movement.
Headway Glasgow is unique for this type of brain injury service across Greater Glasgow and Clyde in that it offers long term service and peer support as well as being a user-led service.
Please contact Headway Glasgow if you want to find out more about the charity or about brain injury.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Headway North Lanarkshire
C/o Wishaw Volunteer Centre, 84 Main St, Wishaw ML2 7AB
Tel: 07795 551232
Headway North Lanarkshire is a therapeutic peer support group for anyone in the North Lanarkshire area who has suffered an acquired brain injury.
The group also welcomes anyone caring for a family member, relative or friend who has a brain injury to come along and share their experiences, or to take some time out from their caring responsibilities.
Headway North Lanarkshire meets once a week on Thursday between 12 noon and 3.00pm in The Volunteer Centreís Church Building, Kenilworth Avenue, Wishaw.
The group offer recreational activities including:
arts and crafts
IT tutoring
snooker or pool table
a fortnightly therapeutic massage service
social events including outings to places of interest
a friendly ear to talk over issues causing upset or concern.
The drop-in groups are run on an informal basis and provide an opportunity to meet and talk to others facing similar situations.
"A problem shared, is a problem halved."
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Headway South Lanarkshire
C/o The Burnbank Centre, Burnbank, Hamilton ML3 0NQ
Tel: 07795 551232
Headway South Lanarkshire is a therapeutic peer support group for anyone in the South Lanarkshire area who has suffered an acquired brain injury.
The group also welcomes anyone caring for a family member, relative or friend who has a brain injury, to come along and share their experiences, or to take some time out from their caring responsibilities.
Headway South Lanarkshire meets once a week on Tuesdays between 6.00pm and 8.00pm in the Burnbank Centre, Burnbank, Hamilton, ML3 0NA.
The group offers recreational activities including:
arts and crafts
memory games
snooker or pool table
social events including outings to places of interest
a friendly ear to talk over issues causing upset or concern
an opportunity to talk through issues that are causing upset, worry or stress.
The drop-in groups are run on an informal basis and provide an opportunity to meet and talk to others facing similar situations.
"A problem shared, is a problem halved."
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
I Am Me Scotland
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1BR
Email: iamme@renfrewshire.gov.uk
I Am Me Scotland work in partnership with Police Scotland to raise awareness of and tackle disability hate crime. They have two key initiatives; the award winning Keep Safe initiative and #MakeaDifferenceScotland.
Keep Safe is a national network of safe places that anyone can use to seek assistance if they feel lost, scared or vulnerable while out in the community. Premises will receive free training and must have two members of staff present at all times. There are currently over 800 Keep Safe places across Scotland, which can be found on the Keep Safe Scotland app or I Am Me Scotland website.
#MakeaDifferenceScotland is our primary school education program that focuses on early intervention and prevention. It involves bespoke lesson plans from nursery to primary 7 that prompt discussion with pupils around disabilities, bullying, hate crime and mental health.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above
ILF Scotland
Ground Floor, Denholm House, Almondvale Business Park, Livingston EH54 6GA
Tel: 0300 200 2022
Email: enquiries@ilf.scot
The ILF Scotland 2015 Fund is designed to support individuals who have complex disabilities to live independently. The funding makes a positive difference to the lives of recipients.
The new ILF Scotland Transition Fund provides money, for up to one year, to support young people living with disabilities (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) to improve their lives. This includes autism, learning difficulty, physical disability, mental health (e.g. anxiety or depression) or hearing or visual impairments.
The purpose of the Fund is to help young people, between the ages of 16 and 25 living with disabilities, with the transition after leaving school or childrenís services to be more independent and to continue spending time with other people.
How to access this service: Apply online.
Indepen-dance
159-161 James Street, Glasgow G40 1BS
Tel: 0141 552 3555
Indepen-dance is an award winning inclusive dance company, for disabled people to enjoy and reach their potential through dance.
They provide weekly creative movement and dance classes throughout the year, where participants become lifelong members and join a thriving social network.
They also provide bespoke professional training, career development and employment opportunities.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Inverclyde Physical Disability Rehabilitation Service
Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Larkfield Road, Greenock PA16 0XN
Tel: 01475 505 001
Email: Fiona.byng@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
This service is for people who have a complex physical disability including brain injury, who are between the ages of 16-64 years, who are living within Inverclyde and who are registered with a General Practitioner.
Inverclyde physical disability rehabilitation service aims to:
offer individual time-limited treatment and support to enable people to live in the community as independently as possible
offer support, advice and guidance to carers or families
work closely with other staff and agencies already involved, supplementing their input
provide information and advice on community services available to people with physical disabilities.
The team includes:
Team Leader
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Clinical Psychologist
Dietitians
Speech and Language Therapist
Secretary
Support Workers.
Inverclyde physical disability rehabilitation service can offer help, advice and specialist therapy in a variety of areas:
mobility
day-to-day activities
speech and communication
skin breakdown
continence
weight loss
swallowing
memory problems
mood problems.
They have an open referral system - referrals via the Inverclyde Single Point of Access system: Single Point of Access Inverclyde Centre for Independent Living, 10-16 Gibshill Road, Greenock, PA15 2UP Tel. 01475 714 350
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Neurological Care Centre – Active Care Group
Murdostoun Castle, Bonkle, Wishaw ML2 9BY
Tel: 01698 384055
Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre provides rehabilitation, treatment, care and support for adults (18+ years) and adolescents (16-18 years) with a brain injury or other complex neurological conditions.
There are two facilities within the grounds:
Murdostoun's Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre - offers intense rehabilitation for adults in the post-acute phase following a brain injury through to transitional step-down independent supported living.
Murdostoun's Neurological Care Centre - offers long-term care for adults with complex neurological conditions.
How to access this service: Contact the service direct via phone number above for details on how to access the services
MyLife
Unit 6, Beardmore Business Centre, Beardmore Street, Clydebank G81 4HA
Tel: 0141 739 8888 (Sharon Orr)
MyLife Specialist Care provides high quality, personalised care planning and delivery for those with specialist health care needs helping them to remain in their own homes.
Our nurse led specialist care teams can provide medical care and support at home for many neurological conditions including: Acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Strokes. Multiple sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s disease, brain and spinal tumours, palliative and End of Life care. We provide from hourly visits to 24 hour care, live in care, waking nights and can facilitate home from hospital.
We work with our customers to develop bespoke care and rehabilitation programmes to meet individual needs, delivered by highly trained and committed Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses.
We also provide companionship, respite and homecare (personal care, domestic tasks, shopping, medication management, meal prep)
Service delivery coverage: Scotland’s central belt but for Live in Specialist Care we can deliver Scotland wide.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
NHS Lanarkshire Community Brain Injury Team
Law House, Airdrie Road, Carluke ML8 5EP
Tel: 01698 377 864
Email: braininjury@nhs.net
The service provides assessment and rehabilitation for adults with traumatic and acquired brain injury. The team offers occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and clinical psychology. Rehabilitation is mainly provided in the community e.g. in patientís own home, work place, school or college or community venue, however the team will also assess and support patients with brain injury during their admission to the acute hospital sites. The service also offers assessment and treatment for patients in vegetative and minimally conscious states.
How to access this service: Referral to this service is via GP or other health care professional.
NeuroPhysio Scotland
111 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow G12 0QW
Tel: 0141 255 0304
The neuro physiotherapists at NeuroPhysio Scotland provide a service in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, East Lothian, Stirling and Dundee. NeuroPhysio Scotland visit patients in their own homes or arrange visits to clinics.
NeuroPhysio Scotland treatments can help people who have a neurological condition achieve their personal goals of maximum fitness, function and quality of life:
mobility in walking, climbing stairs and physical transfers
hand and arm movement such as grip strength, dexterity, eating and drinking
balance and co-ordination to prevent falls
stiffness and tightness in muscles
pain control.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Novo Therapy & Care Ltd
Unit 6, Blair Court, Clydebank G81 2LA
Tel: 0141 488 6630
Email: info@novotc.co.uk
Novo Therapy & Care are expert occupational therapists who can provide immediate needs reports, case management for complex cases and occupational therapy assessment and treatment programmes. Working with architects and equipment suppliers they advise on new build or property alteration projects and assess and purchase large and small equipment on behalf of clients.
Novo Therapy & Care also provide assessments for benefit appeal claims and carry out functional capacity evaluations to assist clients to return to work. They work in partnership with an independent trauma psychologist who provides detailed assessment and intervention alongside our rehabilitation programmes. Novo covers the whole of Scotland and the North of England.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
OPAL - East Dunbartonshire Information Line
Tel: 0141 438 2347
Email: n/a
OPAL is a free information and advice service for people in East Dunbartonshire. OPAL is a single point of contact for people that might need additional care or support: people with long-term health conditions, people who are carers; people with disabilities; older people and their families and friends; or for groups or organisations that work with these people.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Penumbra Alcohol Related Brain Damage Supported Living
West Area Office, The Standard Building, 94 Hope Street, Floor 6/1, Glasgow, G2 6QB
Tel: 0141 229 2580
Email: west@penumbra.org.uk
In Glasgow Penumbra operates an Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) Supported Living Service. Penumbra work with people in the city who have ARBD to offer them support which allows them to live in their own homes. Penumbra staff engage with each individualís needs, covering issues including daily living skills, health issues, social activities, education and employment.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Physically Disabled Rehabilitation Unit (PDRU)
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF
Tel: 0141 451 6267 or 6266
Email: n/a
The PDRU is a purpose built specialist unit in the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The service aims to rehabilitate people with physical disabilities (typically resulting from a neurological condition) using a patient-centred goal setting approach. Rehabilitation will often involve several members of their multidisciplinary team and will aim to improve their patientsí quality of life and everyday functioning in a way that is meaningful to them. The PDRU team includes a number of professional disciplines, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, clinical neuropsychology, nursing and rehabilitation medical staff.
The unit provides a range of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services - please contact the PDRU for more information on the services currently on offer.
Referrals come from acute inpatient wards across several health boards in the west of Scotland, as well as from the community.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Princes Trust
The Princes Trust Wolfson Centre, Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP
Tel: 0800 842 842 or apply online.
Their courses help young people between the age of 11-30 get back into work, education and training or support them in setting up their own business.
Fairbridge: Ages 16-25
Looking for an adventure? Try everything from Kayaking to high ropes during an action-packed week-long residential, before creating your own learning plan.
Team: Ages 16-25
Making friends is easy when youíve got 12 weeks to gain skills, experience and take on a once-in-a-lifetime community project to transform your neighbourhood with like-minded people.
Get Into: Ages 16-30
Work with top employers such as M&S, HSBC and the NHS, who are ready to hire fresh talent, while improving your CV and interview techniques.
Enterprise: Ages 18-30
Find out everything you need to know to make your business a success through a short course in a centre near you. Then create your business plan with the support of a mentor.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Quarriers Renfrewshire Head Injury Service
Spinners Gate, Maxwellton Road, Paisley PA1 2RH
Tel: 0141 848 1701
Quarriers Renfrewshire Head Injury Service provides support for 16-65 years olds living in the Renfrewshire Council area who have experiences an acquired brain injury.
People eligible for the service are those who have experienced an acquired brain injury. Some examples of this include:
Sporting injury
Road traffic accident
Assault
Industrial injury
Fall
Infection, e.g. chicken pox, encephalitis, meningitis.
Quarriers provide brain injury awareness and strategies to help individuals on a day-to-day basis and set realistic goals by working with the person, their family and carers either within groups (The Sunshine Club, #Groupchat, Family Connections, Topcats and Drumming Ahead) or on a one-to-one basis to overcome the short and long terms effects of their injury.
Quarriers work with statutory, health and social services to supplement existing support to:
Enable people to maximize their potential
Provide people with tools and strategies to manage the activities and tasks of daily living
Increase brain injury awareness and understanding of the impact on the individual and their family
Co-ordinate and collaborate with other services.
They also have a family worker to work with carers and support workers that cover Self Directed Support packages for people with brain injuries.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Quarriers Supported Living
Quarriers Glasgow Homelife Supported Living Service, 252 Keppochhill Road, Glasgow G21 1HG
Tel: 0141 954 1010
Email: glasgowsli@quarriers.org.uk
Quarriers Glasgow Supported living provides support for 12 people who have an acquired brain injury who either live independently or with families and young children. Their age range can be from 20 to 70 years of age.
Quarriers work in conjunction with discharge teams, e.g. Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust, Headway and any other available services for the people we support.
Individuals hours of support can vary from 4 hours per day to 24 hours support, and they provide a range of person centred support.
Quarriers Glasgow Supported Living accept referrals from social work or individuals and they would be happy to discuss individual requirements.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Renfrewshire Carers Centre
Unit 55 Embroidery Mill, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA1 1TJ
Tel: 0141 887 3643
The Renfrewshire Carers Centre offer free, confidential support and advice to carers. People can self-refer by telephone into the Centre in the Embroidery Mill in Paisley. A member of staff will be available to help.
The Renfrewshire Carers Centre provides a wide range of social and leisure activities throughout the year.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Scottish Head Injuries Music Support Group (SHIMS)
Tel: n/a
Email: enquiries@shimsgroup.co.uk
SHIMS is a self-help music group formed by musicians who have for whatever reason sustained a head/brain injury. They are volunteer run and there is no cost to join. The group meet regularly in North Ayrshire and welcome new members.
Recently they have been involved with the Largs Players to produce a musical called Invisible. This has been well received and they have staged this musical in various places from Largs, Irvine, Paisley and Linlithgow.
They hope to continue with other performances and welcome any interest from any other groups who would like to stage the musical within their organisation.
There is a review on the Shims home page www.shimsgroup.co.uk
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
South Lanarkshire Council Brain Injury Service
Cambuslang Social Work Office, Main Street, G72 7EX
Tel: 0303 123 1008
The purpose of this service is to enable people to become as independent as possible in their home, workplace and community.
Types of support available may include:
setting and working toward personal goals
information and advice about brain injury for the person and their carers
supporting emotional needs following injury
management of cognitive skills
help to relearn skills or new ways of completing tasks. advice for returning to work
signposting to local support groups and activities.
How to access this service: Open referral system.
Speech Bubble Drama
26 Alder Road, Glasgow G43 2UU
Tel: 07707 001160
Speech Bubble is a fun, free, weekly, speech focused, online, drama workshop for children and young people age 5-25 with motor/neurological speech difficulties.
We currently run two groups during term time: 5+ at 11am (45 mins) on Sundays and 12+ (1 hour) at midday.
We also provide bespoke workshops and blocks of tailored 1:1 vocal coaching on request.
How to access this service: Contact us by phone, text or messenger to arrange an initial 1:1 zoom call.
Stroke Support Groups
CHSS, Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ
Tel: 0808 801 0899
Email: n/a
There are a number of Stroke Support Groups across Glasgow and West Central Scotland. They are as individual as the people who run them, reflecting local interests and diversity. The principle of Community Stroke Groups is to support their members to participate in and enjoy activities in their local community.
These self-managed groups are affiliated to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) though not provided directly by the charity. CHSS provides dedicated support to the community stroke groups, offering advice and guidance. Details of each group can be found on the CHSS website.
How to access this service: Directly using the contact details above or using the using enquiry form on the website.
Survivors Supporting Survivors
168 Quebec Drive, East Kilbride G75 8SE
Tel: 07561 332600
Survivors Supporting Survivors was formed in May 2021 and is a registered charity in Scotland (SC051009).
The organisation intends to run a number of activities in order to provide relief to those who have suffered or been affected by brain injuries. As a lived experience organisation we aim to use our experiences to support fellow survivors in whatever area they are struggling with post-injury, as well as having fun, making friends and progressing in life again.
How to access this service: Directly using the contact details above or using the using enquiry form on the website.
Turning Point Scotland: Glasgow Drug Crisis Centre
123 West Street, Glasgow G5 8BA
Tel: 0141 420 6969
The Glasgow Drug Crisis Centre offers a safe, confidential service which will support and encourage people to find ways of making their substance misuse less problematic and to achieve a better quality of life.
Everyone who attends the Glasgow Drug Crisis Centre can have an initial assessment of their circumstances completed and a personalised care plan drawn up. Individuals can also obtain advice about other community based organisations which can provide longer term care to suit their needs.
The centre is based in Tradeston and offers a range of support services 24 hours a day.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
Visibility Scotland
2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW
Tel: 0141 332 4632
Visibility Scotalnd is a charity working across Scotland, delivering a range of holistic services and support to people living with visual impairment. Visibility Scotland supports children and adults to make their own choices and live their lives fully, confidently and independently. At Visibility Scotland we believe that you don't need sight to have vision!
There are many ways that Visibility Scotland can help, support or advise you or your family member. If your vision has been affected by stroke or head injury, its Neurosight project might be able to help.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
West Dunbartonshire Acquired Brain Injury Service
Cairnmhor Resource Centre, Joint Hopsital, Cardross Road, Dumbarton G82 5JA
Tel: 01389 776 499
The aim of the Aquired Brain Injury Service is to provide a service to adults over the age of 16 who are living within the West Dunbartonshire area and where acquired brain injury (ABI) is the primary issue affecting their quality of life. This community based service provides care management, assessment, support, education and advice.
Assessment and Care Management to individuals where Brain Injury is the primary issue in their life.
Social rehabilitation and a housing support service to individuals with ABI to help cope with day to day living.
Information, support and advice to service users, carers and professionals.
Specialist assessment and goal-based rehabilitation based on ABI Assessment of needs, and delivery of training to assist individuals with daily living e.g. Memory aids techniques.
Relevant training for other professionals involved in the support of individuals with ABI.
The ABI Team consists of an ABI service co-ordinator, social worker, neuropsychologist, assistant psychologist and ABI support worker.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.
The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre
20 St Kenneth Drive, Glasgow G51 4QD
Tel: 0141 445 7750
Email: n/a
The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre provides the only residential assessment and treatment centre in Scotland for adults with epilepsy.
It is an Independent Hospital operated by Quarriers charity providing services to patients and clinicians across Scotland. The modern 12 bed in-patient facility provides flexible, patient-centred residential assessment for adults aged 16 years and over.
The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre offer multidisciplinary in-patient assessment to people with complex diagnostic and treatment needs. The centre provides clinical review and diagnostic assessment such as EEG, ambulatory EEG and videotelemetry besides the ability to initiate or withdraw medication in a safe monitored environment. The centre also provides outpatient and telemedicine clinics.
The team consists of a consultant neurologist, a consultant neuropsychiatrist, clinical physiologists and nursing staff.
How to access this service: Directly via the contact details above.