HEADWAY UPDATE. Morning all. The Headway Team have made a decision to close Headway House for 2 weeks. This decision has not been made lightly, however our members and volunteers welfare is paramount to this decision in light of the COVID-19 virus. Headway Guernsey are taking the advice of Guernsey’s public health department to avoid … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
This is for all you Royalists (and anyone else!) who wants to help Headway by supporting Hats for Headway with a royal theme for Harry and Meghan. On May 18th, please join in the fun and wear a royal hat with your colleagues to help Headway spread awareness and raise money. Regular updates on our … Continue reading
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
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!
Brain Injury Awareness week runs from 9th-15th May. A week where we raise awareness of the issues of islanders and their families living and coping with serious brain injury. Watch out for the Press articles on life in Guernsey for Headway members and the services we provide. On Friday 13th May it’s “Hats for Headway” … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again –Hats for Headway – when our members, volunteers, staff and supporters don headgear ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous in order to raise awareness of brain injury. As the finale of Brain Injury Awareness Week, our celebrations were held at La Grande Mare Hotel where we enjoyed afternoon … Continue reading
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