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
Lets Get Quizzical!
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!!
Family reaction to brain injury
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/
Behavioral changes after 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
Greenman Bikenight 2023
What a great turn out tonight for the Greenman Mcc & Millards Charity Bikenights. Thank you so much to all of the bikers for showcasing your bikes and donating. Some Headway staff enjoyed themselves more than others (O-M goes off bike shopping!!) A great end to a fabulous day. Today was a wonderful reminder of … Continue reading
Headway outing to the Island Games Basketball!
Incredible morning watching Guernsey Basketball Men’s team battle it out against the Cayman Islands. It wasn’t the result we were hoping for but the Guernsey Team certainly put on a show for us in the Dome! Thank you to the Island Games 2023 volunteers behind the scenes who offered us tickets and provided the perfect … Continue reading
Controlling anger after brain injury
Write down how you feel when you are angry. You can show this to someone you trust later and get another point of view. We’ve put together a list of 10 ways to help control and manage anger after brain injury: https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/brain-injury-and-me/10-ways-to-manage-anger-tips-for-brain-injury-survivors
Emotional effects of brain injury
Brain injury can lead to a wide range of emotional effects, from mood swings and anger to depression and anxiety. We explore some of the more common examples of emotional changes… https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/effects-of-brain-injury/emotional-effects?fbclid=IwAR0WK27e5oonNbh5fVObVdoZlIOuqFCTPw6nvDA5Wxf6tKls4SMF5P5XrkM
Greenman Mcc & Millards Charity Bikenights
Greenman Mcc & Millards Charity Bikenights are holding a Bikenight raising money for Headway. The next meet is 12th July from 6.30pm til 8.30pm outside the White Rock Cafe. Thank you to NE Electrics, Bailiwick Botanicals and Mustard Promotions who have raised £1700 for us! There is also a raffle taking place at £10 a … Continue reading