Useful Links
HSC Trusts
Belfast Trust - http://www.belfasttrust.hscni.net/
Northern Trust - http://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/
South Eastern Trust - http://www.setrust.hscni.net/
Southern Trust - http://www.southerntrust.hscni.net
Western Trust - http://www.westerntrust.hscni.net/
Voluntary/Community Support
Please see below several organisations which provide support to individuals living with a brain injury and their carers, in relation to the provision of information, advice and support.
Carers NI:
Provides an information service for carers and professionals, dealing with a range of issues such as carers’ benefits, community care and services for carers. Offers carers the chance to meet with other carers, share experiences and reduce the feeling of isolation that carers often feel through local branches and groups.
Tel: 028 9043 9843
Web: www.carersni.org
Child Brain Injury Trust:
Provides information, advice and support for children living with a brain injury and their families throughout Northern Ireland, support for teachers and teaching assistants, helping them to understand brain injury through training, awareness-raising sessions and written information. Child Brain Injury Trust has two dedicated Child and Family Support Officers in NI and between them, they cover the whole of the province.
Helpline: 0845 601 4939 or Tel: 028 9081 7145
Web: www.cbituk.org
The Cedar Foundation:
Delivers a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland. Services include employment and learning, living and accommodation and support to children and carers.
Tel: 028 9066 6188
Web: www.cedar-foundation.org
Headway:
Provides information and social support to people living with brain injury, their families and carers offering training, advice, information and support. There are groups and branches throughout the province that deliver localised services ranging from social meetings, carers groups, counselling etc. Contact to find information on your local group or branch.
Tel: 078 2690 9110 UK
Helpline: 08088 002244
Web: www.headway.org.uk
Jigsaw NI:
Provides activities for people with disabilities, aiming to prevent sedentary lifestyle and encourage social inclusion through activities.
Tel: 028 9031 9054
Web: www.jigsawni.org.uk
Leonard Cheshire Disability:
Provide accommodation services, personalised care, support services, social, education and leisure services including day support, community outreach and respite support.
Tel: 028 9020 0065
Web: www.lcdisabilty.org
Praxis:
Provides care and support to children and adults affected by mental ill health, learning disability, acquired brain injury or dementia.
Tel: 028 9023 4555
Web: www.praxisprovides.com
Reconnect:
Works in support of adults with acquired brain injury, enabling them to achieve their maximum potential through structured programmes based on the individuals and their personal goals. Reconnect delivers socio-vocational and accredited training, allowing clients to re-develop old skills or identify new interests and abilities which will be life-enhancing.
Tel: 028 9079 0551
Web: www.reconnect-abi.com | 
