Headway UK - the brain injury association
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Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury 🧠
headway.org.uk
headway.org.uk
"I am very lucky to still be here, but now I accept the ‘new me’ and I’m working to rebuild my life."
After years of misdiagnosis, mental health-type problems and family turmoil, Helen tells her story of finding the right support after brain injury:
After years of misdiagnosis, mental health-type problems and family turmoil, Helen tells her story of finding the right support after brain injury:
Helen Bray
The exact cause of Helen Bray’s brain injury remains unclear 19 years after the event that changed her life forever.
www.headway.org.uk
February 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM
"I am very lucky to still be here, but now I accept the ‘new me’ and I’m working to rebuild my life."
After years of misdiagnosis, mental health-type problems and family turmoil, Helen tells her story of finding the right support after brain injury:
After years of misdiagnosis, mental health-type problems and family turmoil, Helen tells her story of finding the right support after brain injury:
Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause severe brain injury.
Find out more about the 'silent killer' and get info on staying safe:
Find out more about the 'silent killer' and get info on staying safe:
Carbon monoxide poisoning
CO exposure can lead to anoxic brain injury and this section explains what CO poisoning is, its symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it.
www.headway.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause severe brain injury.
Find out more about the 'silent killer' and get info on staying safe:
Find out more about the 'silent killer' and get info on staying safe:
Our shops are wrapped in red and pink this Valentine’s 💞
Browse your closest shop this weekend or find us on Vinted - every purchase supports people living with brain injury.
Find a Headway shop near you: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...
Shop our Vinted page: www.vinted.co.uk/member/23781...
Browse your closest shop this weekend or find us on Vinted - every purchase supports people living with brain injury.
Find a Headway shop near you: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...
Shop our Vinted page: www.vinted.co.uk/member/23781...
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Our shops are wrapped in red and pink this Valentine’s 💞
Browse your closest shop this weekend or find us on Vinted - every purchase supports people living with brain injury.
Find a Headway shop near you: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...
Shop our Vinted page: www.vinted.co.uk/member/23781...
Browse your closest shop this weekend or find us on Vinted - every purchase supports people living with brain injury.
Find a Headway shop near you: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...
Shop our Vinted page: www.vinted.co.uk/member/23781...
This week in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament held a debate on brain tumour survival rates.
Headway Parliamentary Champion leads brain tumour survival rates debate
This week in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament held a debate on brain tumour survival rates.
www.headway.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This week in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament held a debate on brain tumour survival rates.
Help improve life after brain injury every time you’re paid.
With Payroll Giving, you can donate to us straight from your gross salary, before tax is deducted, so we receive more money at no extra cost to you.
With Payroll Giving, you can donate to us straight from your gross salary, before tax is deducted, so we receive more money at no extra cost to you.
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Help improve life after brain injury every time you’re paid.
With Payroll Giving, you can donate to us straight from your gross salary, before tax is deducted, so we receive more money at no extra cost to you.
With Payroll Giving, you can donate to us straight from your gross salary, before tax is deducted, so we receive more money at no extra cost to you.
We're always looking for new stories to share on Brain Injury and Me and we'd love to hear yours -
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February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Drained by fatigue? Try these 8 ways to cope after brain injury:
Drained by fatigue? Try these 8 ways to cope after brain injury
Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported effects of a brain injury. Unlike 'normal' fatigue, which is time-limited and alleviated by rest, the intense feeling of fatigue after brain injury may be…
www.headway.org.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Drained by fatigue? Try these 8 ways to cope after brain injury:
On the Headway HealthUnlocked community, you can:
Discuss: post a question, reply to someone else's query or just read through the forum.
Share: your experiences of brain injury, and support others.
Engage: Help keep the community active by taking part.
healthunlocked.com/headway%22
Discuss: post a question, reply to someone else's query or just read through the forum.
Share: your experiences of brain injury, and support others.
Engage: Help keep the community active by taking part.
healthunlocked.com/headway%22
Headway | HealthUnlocked
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through a range of frontline services run from its Nottingham base and via a network of more than 100 groups and branches…
healthunlocked.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
On the Headway HealthUnlocked community, you can:
Discuss: post a question, reply to someone else's query or just read through the forum.
Share: your experiences of brain injury, and support others.
Engage: Help keep the community active by taking part.
healthunlocked.com/headway%22
Discuss: post a question, reply to someone else's query or just read through the forum.
Share: your experiences of brain injury, and support others.
Engage: Help keep the community active by taking part.
healthunlocked.com/headway%22
Before his brain injury, Marco Gambi spent over 20 years working as a chef. Cooking later became a key focus in his rehabilitation - helping him relearn kitchen skills, rebuild confidence and go on to support others at Headway to make their own meals.
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Before his brain injury, Marco Gambi spent over 20 years working as a chef. Cooking later became a key focus in his rehabilitation - helping him relearn kitchen skills, rebuild confidence and go on to support others at Headway to make their own meals.
We’re looking for an experienced, creative and highly organised Events Fundraising Manager to take our events programme to the next level.
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
We’re looking for an experienced, creative and highly organised Events Fundraising Manager to take our events programme to the next level.
Looking to try a new hobby in 2026?
Sing & Social, created and run by Sophie Garner (who works with Headway), is a free weekly online singing group for people living with brain injury.
Sing & Social, created and run by Sophie Garner (who works with Headway), is a free weekly online singing group for people living with brain injury.
The benefits of singing for brain injury survivors
The benefits of singing for brain injury survivors
www.headway.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Looking to try a new hobby in 2026?
Sing & Social, created and run by Sophie Garner (who works with Headway), is a free weekly online singing group for people living with brain injury.
Sing & Social, created and run by Sophie Garner (who works with Headway), is a free weekly online singing group for people living with brain injury.
Taste and smell can be affected by injury to the nasal passages, the nerves in the nose/mouth, or to the brain itself:
5 ways to cope with taste and smell problems after brain injury
After a brain injury, many people report that their senses of taste and/or smell have been affected. We've put together a lift of five strategies to help those affected.
www.headway.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Taste and smell can be affected by injury to the nasal passages, the nerves in the nose/mouth, or to the brain itself:
We have been contacted by a journalist from The Metro, following the recent coroner's ruling in the case of Gordon McQueen. They're looking for former or current footballers living with brain injury.
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
We have been contacted by a journalist from The Metro, following the recent coroner's ruling in the case of Gordon McQueen. They're looking for former or current footballers living with brain injury.
Brain injury survivor Dom hopes Headway's personalised ID cards will help more brain injury survivors when they find themselves misunderstood by others.
A simple solution
A simple solution
www.headway.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Brain injury survivor Dom hopes Headway's personalised ID cards will help more brain injury survivors when they find themselves misunderstood by others.
Headway is here to help. From details of support, legal advice and care services near you, to our Emergency Fund, Brain Injury Identity Card, helpline and more, find out how Headway can support you after brain injury: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...
Supporting you
Headway - the brain injury association is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury.
www.headway.org.uk
January 31, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Headway is here to help. From details of support, legal advice and care services near you, to our Emergency Fund, Brain Injury Identity Card, helpline and more, find out how Headway can support you after brain injury: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...
Santa called. He wants fresh designs.
Share your creativity and enter our Christmas card competition!
Share your creativity and enter our Christmas card competition!
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Santa called. He wants fresh designs.
Share your creativity and enter our Christmas card competition!
Share your creativity and enter our Christmas card competition!
Returning to work can be a huge milestone after a brain injury, but it doesn't always mean returning to the same role or workload. For some people, a brain injury can reshape priorities and even open the door to new possibilities.
Lucy Rogoff
24-year-old Lucy Rogoff found that her brain injury inspired her to put a hectic London commute behind her and embark on a magical journey of yoga instructing.
www.headway.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Returning to work can be a huge milestone after a brain injury, but it doesn't always mean returning to the same role or workload. For some people, a brain injury can reshape priorities and even open the door to new possibilities.
Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain injury, coroner finds
Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain injury, coroner finds
Former Scotland defender, who played for Manchester United and Leeds during a 16-year career, died at his home in 2023, aged 70
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen’s brain injury, coroner finds
A coroner has ruled that former footballer Gordon McQueen’s death was linked to repetitive head impacts, with heading footballs contributing to CTE.
The ruling echoes the landmark Jeff Astle verdict from 2002.
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The ruling echoes the landmark Jeff Astle verdict from 2002.
👉 Read the full story on our website: buff.ly/PTqXsVw
Former footballer’s death linked to repetitive head impacts, coroner rules
Former Scotland, Leeds United and Manchester United defender Gordon McQueen died from disease linked to repeatedly heading footballs during his career.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A coroner has ruled that former footballer Gordon McQueen’s death was linked to repetitive head impacts, with heading footballs contributing to CTE.
The ruling echoes the landmark Jeff Astle verdict from 2002.
👉 Read the full story on our website: buff.ly/PTqXsVw
The ruling echoes the landmark Jeff Astle verdict from 2002.
👉 Read the full story on our website: buff.ly/PTqXsVw
What is a brain haemorrhage?
A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. Read more about the types, and long-term effects of a brain haemorrhage
A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. Read more about the types, and long-term effects of a brain haemorrhage
Brain haemorrhage
A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. This section explains the different types of brain…
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January 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM
What is a brain haemorrhage?
A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. Read more about the types, and long-term effects of a brain haemorrhage
A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. Read more about the types, and long-term effects of a brain haemorrhage
Catch up on all of the past Headway webinars, or book a free place on upcoming sessions:
Headway webinars
We are extremely proud to launch a brand new series of webinars, covering a range of topics in support of rebuilding the lives of brain injury survivors.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Catch up on all of the past Headway webinars, or book a free place on upcoming sessions:
Whether you take up a hobby, attend your local Headway group, or just meet up with friends, having an active social life plays an important role in boosting both mental and physical well-being and may even aid a brain injury survivor’s recovery.
January 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Whether you take up a hobby, attend your local Headway group, or just meet up with friends, having an active social life plays an important role in boosting both mental and physical well-being and may even aid a brain injury survivor’s recovery.
TBI Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury). There are many possible causes, including road traffic accidents, assaults, falls and accidents at home or at work.
Traumatic brain injury
Provides an overview of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), which is an injury to the brain causes by an impact such as a road traffic incident, assault or fall.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:08 PM
TBI Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury). There are many possible causes, including road traffic accidents, assaults, falls and accidents at home or at work.
Organising your own fundraiser for Headway?
Running challenge? Coffee morning? Cake sale? Quiz night? If you've got your own event idea, download a Headway fundraising pack to get started!
Running challenge? Coffee morning? Cake sale? Quiz night? If you've got your own event idea, download a Headway fundraising pack to get started!
Download your fundraising pack
Download your fundraising pack
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January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Organising your own fundraiser for Headway?
Running challenge? Coffee morning? Cake sale? Quiz night? If you've got your own event idea, download a Headway fundraising pack to get started!
Running challenge? Coffee morning? Cake sale? Quiz night? If you've got your own event idea, download a Headway fundraising pack to get started!
Our Solicitors Directory allows you to find specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases:
Head Injury Solicitors Directory
Find specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Our Solicitors Directory allows you to find specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases: