The charity is run and administered by a board of Trustees who volunteer their time and efforts. They come from a range of different backgrounds, with a common goal of improving outcomes and services for survivors of brain injuries.
Linkworkers
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Sara Din's role as a Linkworker includes providing information and advice based on the support required, hospital outreach, and facilitating social events such as the monthly support group. Sara has also worked on developing a health and wellbeing programme which aims to improve the confidence of brain injury survivors in managing their own condition. Sara values the fact that there is always something new to learn from each interaction with someone, whether they be a brain injury survivor, a family member or a healthcare professional. |
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Fleur Carroll is HWL’s newest Linkworker. She will be working alongside Sara, providing information advice and signposting to brain injury survivors and their families. Fleur has previous experience in the arts and charity sector and as a support worker for adults with acquired brain injury. She is passionate about a holistic approach to support and recovery. Fleur is currently completing an MA in Art Psychotherapy and is hoping to bring her creativity and passion for art to her role. Outside of work, Fleur likes making jewellery, painting, playing tennis and exploring new places to eat in London. |
Trustees
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Laura Murphy, Chair, is an Associate Solicitor at Leigh Day and specialises in representing clients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in road traffic collisions and other accidents. She is passionate about rehabilitation and enjoys being part of a charity which strives to ensure that survivors and their families/carers can live fulfilled lives. Laura’s believes her role as a solicitor and as Chair of Headway West London fit well together and enable her to support more people recovering from brain injury. |
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Clare Cahill, Group Facilitator, is a neuro occupational therapist who works in independent practice in the community working with individuals with neurological conditions and specialising in brain injury. She has enjoyed being part of the joined Headway West London team since 2014. She lives in South West London and enjoys playing tennis, running and pottery. |
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Ed Lassman, Treasurer/Patient Representative, was introduced to Headway after experiencing a TBI caused by a bicycle accident in October 2011. An active history of competitive rugby and working in financial services for many years didn't gear Ed up for the challenges ahead. HWL helped greatly in Ed's recovery and he was delighted to join the trustees in 2014. Ed has been treasurer for the past few years and has greatly enjoyed being a part of a growing charity with motivated staff and trustees helping those who really need it. Outside work and HWL, Ed enjoys cycling and lifting weights. |
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Lucia Li, IT/Social Media, is clinical lecturer in neurology in West London. She carries out research in the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury. |
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Cathy Leech, Head of Fundraising, volunteered to be a member of Headway West London's trustees when she moved to London. Previously, she was a Deputy Headteacher in a large secondary school in the West Midlands. Cathy is also a school governor. |
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Puppi Wasti, Member Representative, is a member with a brain injury. Puppi offers feedback from some of our network on our service. |
Volunteers
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Balpreet Malli's role as a volunteer mainly involves helping out with our health and wellbeing programme. She is a postgraduate student and is passionate about her role with Headway West London. She enjoys long walks in parks while listening to music, reading and photography. |
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Leigh Day provides secretarial and administrative support for Headway West London.
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