The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was celebrated in 2022 to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. In the United Kingdom there was an extra bank holiday and the usual Spring … Continued
On Monday 23 May 2022 thirty-five members of Headway North Cumbria enjoyed a delicious afternoon the at the Halston Hotel, Carlisle. We were fortunate to have exclusive use of the stylish Bartons Yard Café Bar and enjoyed a superb selection … Continued
Headway’s Action for Brain Injury (ABI) week was held from 16 – 22 May 2022. This year’s campaign focussed on what can be for many brain injury survivors, a hidden disability. The campaign – See the Hidden Me – raised … Continued
On Monday 25 April 2022 members from Headway North Cumbria went Ten Pin Bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Carlisle. This was the first activity that we have run outside of our Day Centre since resuming our sessions on 7 March 2022. … Continued
Headway North Cumbria’s Day Centre session on 11 April 2022 had an Easter theme to it. Instead of our normal range of activities the 32 attendees were invited to participate in a quiz, an easter egg hunt and a raffle. … Continued
The first edition of Headway News for 2022 has been publiehed. It includes: ‘Executive dysfunction explained’, ‘Headway gets creative’, ‘From a child’s mind to centre stage’, ‘Inside your incredible brain’ and much more! Read Headway News Spring 2022 edition … Continued
During December 2021 and January 2022 there was a high incidence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. As a consequence the Government put a number of precautions, known as Plan B, in place. On 22 December 2021 our … Continued
Throughout December 2021 there has been a rapid spread of the new, Omicron, variant of the COVID-19 virus. Cases of COVID-19 are higher now than they have ever been with daily infection rate records being exceeded on a regular basis. … Continued
On Monday 6 December 2021 fifty-three 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. Due to the Coronavirus panademic we had not been able … Continued
The Winter 2021 edition of Headway News has been published. It features: Sweet dreams? Getting a good night’s sleep after brain injury, “I accept the ‘new me’ and I’m working to rebuild my life”, Mindfulness and brain injury, Headway Heroes, … Continued