Author Archives: Natalie Simpson

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 … Continued

Each year Headway invites anyone who wants to help improve life after brain injury to wear a wacky hat to show their support and make a small donation.  At Headway North Cumbria we usually run a Hats for Headway event at our Day Centre.  … Continued

In this latest article about what the members of Headway North Cumbria have been doing, we focus on the two weeks before the slight relaxing of lockdown restrictions, in England, announced on 10 May 2020.  The main event during this period … Continued

It is nearly five weeks since the Prime Minister announced the UK lockdown to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  During this period we have all been encouraged to stay at home except for a range of activities: –   shopping … Continued

Headway North Cumbria members have been adjusting to life under lockdown and have developed routines to keep themselves busy and stay safe during these challenging times.  We asked our members to tell us what they have been up to over the Easter period. … Continued

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge effect on all of our lives.  The UK Government policy is clear: Stay at home –    Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home) –  … Continued

Catch up with the latest news and features from Headway, including: Bereavement after brain injury, “Volunteering has helped get my life back on track”, Coping with festivals, Holidays after brain injury and much more! Read Headway News Spring 2020 edition … Continued

Shrove Tuesday is the day in February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by making and eating pancakes.  Many will know it as “Pancake Day” or “Pancake Tuesday”.  This year Shrove Tuesday falls on 25 February. Pancakes … Continued

On Monday 3 February 2020 a group of members, carers and volunteers from Headway North Cumbria went Ten Pin Bowling at AMF Carlisle.  This was our first outing of the year and, as usual, the activity proved to be popular with many of our … Continued

On Monday 9 December 2019 seventy-six members, volunteers, their support workers and family members from Headway North Cumbria participated in the Branch’s final event of the year, the Christmas Lunch.   Always popular, this was the best attended event of the year and the Function … Continued