thank you headway for sending me my brain injury ID card.
anyone who has not got one, I would recommend you do get one, especially if you are able to get out and about by yourself.
The old card I had for many years was ok but the new card is much better, and if you find yourself in a pickle somewhere struggling for whatever reason I think it will give a very clear message to other people of your situation.
I do have the older one, though this lives in my wallet more I guess for Paramedics?
I’m did go some way to getting a new one but I’m not in regular medical contact and can do “normal” human for a while and am able to communicate well ie that I can’t do X or Y.
Ie the effort to get one seemed above the gain I’d personally get.
I do have lanyard which I use in busy public transport which I don’t do well with and some just aren’t doable anymore.
I found it difficult at first and didn’t pursue the card, but then Headway sent me a consent form which I filled in and sent back. Then the card arrived without me needing to do anything . Get someone to help you .
I’m getting one because I go to middlesbrough regularly and if people don’t no I have a brain injury and I need help I can show it
I got one in January. I put it in my pocket when I go out by myself otherwise I leave it in my purse. Like you said I think it's a good idea with the list of 4 things you can have on it about your injury. It might let other people know why you/me the way we are if something happens. 🙂
Yes. It’s a comfort to have it. I have had many instances when the new card would have been useful to show. Probably more to follow.
How do you get one?
You can apply through Headway either online or ask them to send you the forms to fill in. If honest online is easier and quicker.
I hope you don’t mind me asking .. but is this for anger issues ??? I have had this from the off but of late I think it is getting a lot worse .. this is 3 years since my accident and I know my stress level is high with more pain developing in my hips from weakness in leg muscles I think as I’ve not hurt my hips .. I think it’s from weakness and ruptured hamstring .. so yes stress though the roof alone with aggression and I am concerned this is going to happen when I’m out and about .. Sue 😢
There are a list of things that you suffer from that you can chose to have on your card to help others understand you. I had chosen that my frustration/anger, emotional, no sense of taste or smell was put on mine. You can chose the 4 that you want people to know affects you when you are out and about. Hope that helps.
I have applied for one not sure if I will ever have to use it but I think I will feel better knowing it’s there Sue 😊
thank you for this, will apply for my daughter as a wonderful idea
I got one a couple of years ago because carrying my neuro’s discharge letter reduced to cc size wasnt working and too complex for many to comprehend.
Since then it has been a boon in stressful situations and even once got me into a VIP disabled area at a concert, so thank you Headway! Being a Headway member does have unexpected benefits!
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