PEOPLE who have suffered brain injuries are being rehabilitated through a two-month flower arranging course.

Each Tuesday a group of 10 people have been developing their skills by taking part in the sessions at Headway House, in Upper Stratton.

The workshops are being lead by New College, which has joined forces with charity Headway Swindon and District.

The group is currently five weeks into the course and has created many colourful arrangements while developing memory skills.

Catherine Brown, administrator with Headway, said: “They are loving it and the sessions are making a big difference.

“They produce the flowers each week and get to take them home to give to their carers and loved ones.

“One of the key things about the flower arranging is that each week there are catch-ups with the group, remembering what they’ve done the previous week.”

Catherine said Headway was pleased to be working with the college and seeing the difference that the course made to its users.

The organisation seeks to improve the understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide information, support and services to sufferers, their families and carers.

Catherine said: “As a group we provide cognitive rehabilitation, one on one support, helping to regain skills while we have conversation and reading groups.”

The two-hour flower arranging sessions have been a huge hit with the group and Headway is looking to develop a strong link with the college.

Catherine said: “This relationship is being really beneficial. When the flower arranging finishes we are going to look at working with the college again as they have provided some exciting options for us.”

For more information about the work the charity provides visit www.headwayswindon.org.uk or call 01793 436908.