This #CarersWeek, watch our ‘Caring for carers’ video, which highlights the isolation and emotional pressures, that caring for a loved one with a brain injury can face. Please, be aware, and show you care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LL8bQkae7SQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2HDCmXWqGH7ff4hb7luN5t11IR-4x5H0kqdDzoxTSswjVMN2KTjJvHlW8
Hormonal imbalances after brain injury
Did you know that some people experience hormonal imbalances after brain injury? Damage to the hypothalamus and/or pituitary gland can lead to insufficient or increased release of one or more hormones. Find out more: https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/effects-of-brain-injury/hormonal-imbalances?fbclid=IwAR1dGRyc0Eyn-8ZcyDPFjmhzbh7TkvIAXL-ny4yItdutQzQiPDtPPcoCSF0
Returning to work after brain injury
The effects of brain injury can bring many changes to different aspects of life, including employment. You may find that you can no longer do the job that you once did in the same way, or that you can no longer do it safely. If you are feeling ready to return to work following a … Continue reading
How to help manage your stress during an uncertain time….
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress is a WHO stress management guide for coping with adversity. This illustrated guide supports implementation of WHO’s recommendation for stress management. Many of our members and their family members will be experiencing stress, worry and anxiety during these unprecedented times. Please have a read of the link below … Continue reading
Understanding Brain Injury
For our members, the period after returning from hospital is utterly bewildering. Many things change; their bodies do not function as they used to, they have large gaps in their memories, they may not be able to do something as ordinary as make a cup of tea for themselves. As time progresses, they discover more … Continue reading
Headway Guernsey wins Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
2019 celebrations at Headway Guernsey! Two charities in Guernsey were recognised by The Queen for “outstanding work in their communities”. Headway Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey Scout Association were selected to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award is the equivalent of an MBE and is the highest award available to local … Continue reading
First Headway Guernsey London Marathon spot!
Delighted to share that after years of applying for a Headway Guernsey marathon spot, we have finally been allocated a space with all proceeds raised going to Headway Guernsey. Who would be willing to undertake such a challenge?! Service Manager Orla-Marie’s big brother Ruairi, that’s who! Ruairi has previously volunteered for us and we are … Continue reading
Hats for Headway 2020
A date for your diary! This year Action for Brain Injury Week takes place from the 11th-17th May with the nation will be celebrating Hats for Headway Day on Friday 15th May. The theme for this years ABI Week is memory loss. One of the most common concerns from brain injury survivors is the profound … Continue reading
New Headway Guernsey Team Member!
In October 2016 Headway Guernsey welcomed Emily Barrasin to the team. Emily is an Assistant Psychologist who works with Headway on a Wednesday and Friday, spending the rest of the week at the PEH hospital. Her position is funded by HSC, the Pink Ladies and the Guernsey Community Foundation for Headway. Emily is delighted to … Continue reading
New Centre at KGV
January 2017 saw Headway open its brand new Headway House at KGV, a wonderful purpose built centre allowing us to provide more of our services with greater flexibility. Here is the team celebrating the opening!