BRAIN injury charity Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire has been celebrating following the official opening of its new, bigger premises at Fisherton House.

The charity provides help and support to local people who have suffered a brain injury and offers advice and assistance to their families and carers.

Conservative parliamentary candidate for Salisbury John Glen was on hand to cut the red ribbon as it opened its new doors to service users.

The new premises will enable the Headway team to expand services as demand grows throughout the area and provide new opportunities to improve the lives of individuals with acquired brain injuries.

Neil Elliott, trustee of Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire, said: “Acquired brain injury can affect anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender or lifestyle and can have significant implications for survivors and their families.

"It can be caused by an injury or accident or through illness such as suffering a stroke, brain haemorrhage or infection.

“Headway has a vital role to play in helping and supporting victims and their families cope with the often devastating effects of brain injury, providing information and support and services, including rehabilitation activities. The new, larger premises are fantastic news for bran injury survivors and their carers throughout Salisbury and beyond.”

The new address is Headway Salisbury & South Wiltshire, Fisherton House, Fountain Way, Wiltshire, Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 7FD.