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
Jersey Stroke Conference 2023
A fantastic day at Jersey Stroke Conference yesterday! Many thanks to the Stroke Association for an informative and insightful day #partnership #projects #people
Alcohol after brain injury
This factsheet has been written to offer family members and carers some tips on how to help a brain injury survivor who is continuing to drink alcohol regularly after their injury. Download here to find out more: https://buff.ly/3GnGtDw
Government House Charities Fete 2023
A great day spent at the Government House Charities Fete on Sunday 25th June!
Headway Member Christine shares her experience of aphasia
The month of June marks ‘Aphasia Awareness Month’ and in today’s Guernsey Press, Headway member Christine Foster shares her experience of aphasia after suffering a stroke last year. Christine articulates her challenges post stroke so beautifully. We are very proud of the tenacity Christine has shown in the months following her acquired brain injury. Pick … Continue reading
Aphasia Awareness Month
June marks Aphasia Awareness Month. Here, Jonathan tells his story of being diagnosed with aphasia: #LetsTalkAphasia #AphasiaAwareness #Aphasia https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/brain-injury-and-me/jonathan-hiron/?fbclid=IwAR3DaHv8mtoe82Is9OuSnCWUmXkb4Aiu3VKDfQopwOgjUlxvGZVNBVQnKeU