the brain injury association
Fatigue – or excessive tiredness – is one of the most commonly experienced effects of brain injury. Indeed, it is the most commonly cited effect of brain injury reported by the 11,000 callers to the Headway UK helpline each year. Our brains control everything we do, think and feel. They are the […]
On Monday 11 March 2019 25 members of Headway North Cumbria visited the Annandale Distillery for a guided tour followed by afternoon tea. Annandale Distillery was established by businessman George Donald in 1836, and owned and operated by the Donald family until 1883. Another businessman, John Sykes Gardner, upgraded the site and held onto […]
Martin and Ann McCaul visited the Day Centre on 4 March 2019 and very kindly presented us with the proceeds of a collection taken in memory of their son Jamie. Jamie Matthew McCaul, one of three brothers, had suffered a head injury from a fall when very young but had recovered […]
Everybody loves pancakes, so Headway North Cumbria celebrated Shrove Tuesday, a day early, during its weekly drop in session at the New Warterton Hall in Carlisle. During its Day Centre session a cookery group is run to allow members to learn kitchen skills and master new recipes. On Monday 4 March […]
Kimberley Middleton, a 26 year old Civil Engineer, will be running the Leeds Half Marathon to raise funds for Headway North Cumbria. Originally from Carlisle, Kimberley is now living in Leeds. Kimberley lost one of her best friends seven years ago and for a while has wanted to do something in honour of […]
On Monday 25 February 2019 a group of members from Headway North Cumbria went Ten Pin Bowling at AMF Carlisle. We took over five of the 24 lanes and had 27 people bowling, with an additional 4 members helping out and cheering on our bowlers. Participants had the opportunity to play two games. Whether experienced […]
Jeanette Morris is a Masters student at the University of Central Lancashire and is studying to be able to help people cope with the emotional and psychological difficulties of having health problems. She has been a volunteer with people with brain injuries for over four years and is interested in finding […]
We were surprised and delighted by an unexpected visit from Ian McAleese during our Day Centre meeting on Monday 11 February 2019. Ian is a cousin of the late Stephen McAleese who will be remembered by many of the members and supporters of Headway North Cumbria. Ian visited Headway House in […]
Jean Wight, one of the founder members, Day Centre Manager and Vice Chair of Headway North Cumbria has been invited to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace later this year in recognition of her long and outstanding service to the Charity. She will be accompanied by Valerie Lowe, also a […]
This year will see Headway – the brain injury association turn 40. Headway will be spending the year celebrating all that it’s achieved over the past four decades while redoubling efforts to support people living with the effects of brain injury today. The Headway story began in 1979 with the incredible vision […]