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Headway UK - the brain injury association
@HeadwayUK
Headway UK - the brain injury association is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. #BrainInjury #HeadInjury #Concussion
United Kingdom
Joined February 2009
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    Here's your chance to bid on a true piece of footballing and Wolverhampton Wanderers history! Don't miss the Headway Raul Jimenez auction - BID NOW at bidlive.net/lotbid/2582?ai… @Raul_Jimenez9 @TalkingWolves @WolvesFancast @WolvesTalk @Wolves #Auction #Football
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    Speaking at an event promoting The Women's Brain Health Initiative, Sharon Stone said: “This is why I do it: My mother had a stroke. My grandmother had a stroke. I had a massive stroke — and a nine-day brain bleed." @sharonstone
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    Thank you so much to Raul, @Wolves and their generous fans for the donations that will allow us to keep supporting people with brain injury, it means a lot.
    Raul Jimenez has chosen two beneficiaries for the money raised by fans in a show of support for him - UK brain-injury charity @HeadwayUK and the Mexican Football Federation’s initiative Jugamos Todos. 🙌💛
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    #SeeTheHiddenMe shines a light on the hidden and often misunderstood effects of a brain injury. Share this video to promote the simple message: Be kind. Be patient. Don’t misread the signs. See the Hidden Me. RT #ABIWeek #HiddenDisability #BrainInjury
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    So excited about the launch of our new Brain Injury Identity Card scheme by HRH Prince Harry this afternoon! Watch this space for info.
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    Welfare benefits assessments for #braininjury survivors raised in Parliament – thanks @RhonddhaBryant
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    Following the shocking clash of heads at the weekend, which led to Wolves striker Raul Jimenez fracturing his skull, Headway expresses anger and disappointment at football’s continued failings to protect its players from concussion.
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    Sending condolences to the family of former Australian surfing star Chris Davidson, who tragically died after being assaulted outside a Sydney pub. A reminder of the fragility of the human brain and the enormous consequences that a single punch can have.
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    The Brain Injury Identity Card can provide brain injury survivors with added confidence in everyday social scenarios. Each card is personalised, helping the card holder to explain the effects of their brain injury and request any support they may need.
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    So excited that Prince Harry will be launching our new brain injury ID cards next week! Read more: headway.org.uk/news/national-…
    Prince Harry will visit @mcohonington and @HeadwayUK in Suffolk on 20th July
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    We are excited that tomorrow marks the start of Action for Brain Injury Week 2018. You, me and brain injury aims to show the dramatic ripple effect that can be caused by brain injury. Please get involved and help us raise awareness. headway.org.uk/get-involved/c…
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    It's #ABIWeek! We had an overwhelming response to our Brain Drain - Wake up to fatigue survey! The results show that almost 90% of brain injury survivors' lives are negatively affected by fatigue. #BrainDrain Read the full results here: headway.org.uk/news/national-…
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    Allied Health Professionals, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, often play an important role in a brain injury survivor's recovery. We'd like to say happy #AHPsDay and thank you for all you do to improve life after brain injury! 👏🧠