Memory loss is one of the most commonly experienced effects of brain injury and can have a profound impact on the lives of survivors and their loved ones. In the last year, memory was one of the most prevalent issues callers mentioned when ringing the Headway Helpline.  Memory loss: A […]

Headway North Cumbria is very fortunate in having members and supporters that are prepared to make an effort to raise the funds that are so essential in ensuring that we can offer our members the support that they need.  Recently a sponsored bicycle ride and a sponsored walk have generated about £ […]

Headway North Cumbria suspended all group meetings and activities as a result of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.  It has been decided that this will continue until further notice, probably until Spring 2021.  We understand that this may come as a disappointment to some but the well-being of our […]

David Wilson, father of member Helen Wilson, has raised over £ 1,300 for Headway North Cumbria by undertaking a sponsored walk.  Helen suffered a traumatic brain injury 7 years ago which changed her life.  She received, and continues to receive, help from Headway North Cumbria and David wanted to thank the charity for all […]

Six-year-old Robyn McLean from Wigton, Cumbria has recently undertaken a 100-mile bike ride along the Hadrian’s Cycleway to raise funds for three Cumbrian charities. Robyn and her Aunt Shona are going to the Netherlands at the end of July for a cycling tour and Robyn has been in training for this.  In early July she undertook a […]

Headway has issued its summer edition of Headway News.  This edition focuses on COVID-19 and features: “Rising to the challenge”, Isolation after brain injury, Mindfulness and Me, Headway’s home heroes, and much more. Read Headway News Summer 2020 edition The contents of the edition are as follows: –    Continued care in […]

David Wilson, father of member Helen Wilson, is fundraising for Headway North Cumbria by undertaking a sponsored walk.  He will be walking around Ullswater, the second largest lake in the Lake District, on 7 August 2020. He has opened a JustGiving page and set a fundraising target of £500.  In less […]

Six-year-old Robyn McLean from Wigton, Cumbria is undertaking a 100-mile bike ride along the Hadrian’s Cycleway to raise funds for three charities. Robyn and her Aunt are going to the Netherlands at the end of July for a cycling tour and Robyn has recently started training.  She has already undertaken […]

As we approach the next phase of lockdown on 1 June 2020 we look back at what our members have been up to since Hats at Home for Headway on 15 May 2020. The usual activities continue to be popular with our members. Baking …. jigsaws …. and crafting activities […]