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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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