Continuing support from friends can help the survivor feel more positive Find out more: https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/brain-injury-and-me/friends-5-ways-to-support-someone-with-a-brain-injury/?fbclid=IwAR1GNP0RyNm3jLwtjKE3gfyBMfY2A2OyGDlybOl94v9BLq3DFzegqQtG2go
Our Services
We are delighted to share this video highlighting the services that we provide at Headway Guernsey. We are very kindly being supported by Hamilton Brooke who are providing their marketing expertise to maximise our reach to those who may need our support. It is no mean feat to capture the essence of what we do … Continue reading
Boat Trip with Wet Wheels Jersey
Thank you so much to Wetwheels Jersey who kindly gifted us the opportunity to enjoy a boat trip on a glorious sunny day. Skipper Richard and Susan made us feel so very welcome. Our Wednesday group all had a turn at steering the boat….goodness knows what the spectators of Fermain must of thought at out … Continue reading
Speech difficulties after brain injury
Sometimes brain injury causes communication difficulties by impairing the physical ability to speak, rather than the ability to understand and express language. The two main speech disorders are dysarthria and dyspraxia of speech. Find out more:https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/effects-of-brain-injury/communication-problems/speech-difficulties/?fbclid=IwAR1JlBmb-b1p1lrBlbOS5LrmGWMH3P84b9OfT6xaRxn2Sc4kjJ6F-s5vnIs
Carers Week
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
Hats for Headway 2023
Thank you to all of those in our community who donned a hat and supported us on our Hats For Headway Day last week. From hat wearing in the work place to cake selling at the hospital, your support of donating and raising awareness of acquired brain injury is SO appreciated. Headway Guernsey receives no … Continue reading
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
Silver Trauma Conference
A great day was had yesterday at a Brain Injury conference in London. There were some fantastic presentations by a range of experts in their field who explored clinical practice following major trauma for those in their ‘silver’ years or life. Talks included: Barriers to progress in rehabilitation Nutritional strategies to for rehab and recovery … Continue reading
Headway Guernsey Board of Directors
The Headway Guernsey Board of Directors featured in yesterday’s Guernsey Press! Headway Team Members from left to right: Director Stuart Anderson, Service Director Orla-Marie Manning, Chairman Nick Bennett, Executive Director Philippa Stahelin, and tresurer Richard Stapley. Click on the link below to read the article. http://guernseypress.com/news/2022/08/11/headway-goes-from-strength-to-strength/