Thank you SO much to everyone that came along to our “5 for Headway” fun run yesterday! We are still buzzing from the event and hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did. Runners you will be receiving an email shortly with your race times. Best hat prizes go to Kim Bell (for keeping … Continue reading
We have gone LIVE!! Our first ever fun run will be held on Sunday 22nd October. Thank you to #SureCommunityFoundation for sponsoring this event! We have options of 5 miles, 5k and 500 metres, so there is something for everyone. This is a FUN run, so our theme is “Hats for Headway”! Sign up link … Continue reading
The most incredible and inspiring morning was spent at Vazon this morning. We were invited by Laurel from Little Champs Guernsey to bring a group of our members to surf with Healing Waves – Ocean Therapy who were visiting the island. It was without doubt a career highlight watching our members SURF in the ocean … Continue reading
‘Executive dysfunction’ is not, perhaps, a particularly well known term, but the effects of brain injury that it covers are very common indeed. We list seven signs of executive dysfunction, with some examples of issues that brain injury survivors can face. Click on the link for more information on how executive functioning can change post … Continue reading
Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported effects of a brain injury. Unlike ‘normal’ fatigue, which is time-limited and alleviated by rest, the intense feeling of fatigue after brain injury may be present most of the time and can have a significant impact on quality of life. Take a look at the following article … Continue reading
Anxiety is a commonly felt emotion after brain injury. Here are 8 top tips to help: Talk to someone Look after your physical health Reduce overall stress levels Try breathing exercises Try visualisation techniques Keep a diary Seek medical advice Reward yourself Click on this link to read the full article: https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/brain-injury-and-me/managing-anxiety-after-brain-injury/
Safe travels! Your holiday tips The effects of a brain injury can make holidays difficult – here are some top tips to help you plan your ideal holiday: https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/brain-injury-and-me/safe-travels-your-holiday-tips/?fbclid=IwAR3JyOeCC0zUrF1kIC3aDQDIfAIrnj9dREVaSlhciTRxCSfQk9SvKHy280Y
Fantastic evening on Friday for the Let’s Get Quizzical event in aid of Headway. HUGE thanks to Christine and Brett for organising this fun filled quiz. Thank you so much to everyone that came long to support our charity. Believe it or not we avoided the wooden spoon and came in 6th place!!
It’s often said that brain injury affects whole families, not just individuals. Many difficult stages have to be passed through, from initial shock to eventual acceptance. Find out more: https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/caring/family-reaction-to-a-brain-injury/
A common change early in recovery after brain injury is disinhibition, that is, loss of control over behaviour, resulting in socially inappropriate behaviour. Behavioural changes after brain injury are many and varied. Some appear to be an exaggeration of previous personality characteristics, while others may seem completely out of character for that person. Read more … Continue reading
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