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About the Brain Injury Identity Card

Why should I carry a Headway Brain Injury Identity Card?

The complexities of brain injury can make it difficult for people to ask for support. Carrying an official Headway Brain Injury Identity Card can provide you with the confidence to know that if you need help, your needs can be easily identified, whether in social situations, or if you come into contact with police officers or other emergency services.

Who can apply?

The card is available to anyone in the UK aged 18 and over free of charge who has a verifiable brain injury.

I’m not currently involved with Headway. Can I still apply for a card?

Yes. Anyone living with the effects of brain injury can apply for a card.

Which agencies support the card?

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), which covers England and Wales, Police Scotland, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland all recognise and endorse this card.

What is the number on the front of the ID card?

This number can be called to request criminal legal advice and/or representation from solicitors trained in understanding brain injury, should you find yourself in a situation where you need this support.

I have never come into contact with the police – is this card for me?

Absolutely! The card can be used in many different everyday social scenarios to help you access any support you may need.

How do I apply for a Brain Injury card? –

Click this link to access the Headway site application page:  https://www.headway.org.uk/supporting-you/brain-injury-identity-card#

Note: The BIG Group (as an affilate of Headway) can, once an application form has been completed assist members by submitting completed forms on their behalf.  – for more info e-mail info@biggroup@gmail.com 

Facts and Statistics

( Last update based on 2019-20 stats) -
  • Every 90 seconds someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a head injury.
  • In the last year 21,295 people in Scotland were admitted to hospital with a head injury.
  • Men are more 1.5x more likely than females to be admitted for a head injury.
  • In recent years the number of women admitted to hospital with a head injury has increased, as much as 28% in 2019-20 since 2005-6.

Talk To Us

info.biggroup@gmail.com

t : 07532 186 155

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For more information please also check out the Headway website.  Where you can find further factsheets about the effects of brain injury, hospital treatment and recovery.

Download Headway's Factsheet - About Brain Injury

Visit Headway Website