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Volunteering
We have all offered to volunteer at some stage in our life. Maybe at church, the local youth football team, a charity jumble sale or helping a friend with a fundraiser. Volunteering is as varied as the individual volunteering. Your volunteer commitment could be a one off experience or a longer term commitment. Volunteering with…
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10 Ways to Be Kind This World Kindness Day
As we approach World Kindness Day amid a year filled with difficult times and strong emotions, we need kindness more than ever. We need to be kind to ourselves, and to our loved ones, but especially to strangers. A good deed is what we do with a good heart. Our goodness encourages us to help…
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Yes, You Can Cycle after ABI!
After an acquired brain injury, some activities can seem quite scary and trying new activities may be daunting. However, if you thought cycling wasn’t possible for you, Headway member and Trustee, Aly Wilma, wants to encourage you to think again! Why You should Consider Cycling: Riding a bicycle helps you stay fit and active Cycling…
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Member Nell Whitelaw Featured in The Book of Hope
Nell Whitelaw is a Headway Glasgow member and brain injury survivor from Glasgow, Scotland. She was recently chosen to take part in a fundraiser for the NHS Charities Together Organisation after The Book of Hope spotted her poem ‘Unprecedented Chaos’ posted in a poetry page on Facebook. Gary Gill from Abingdon in Oxfordshire and his Grandchildren…
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Coping with Holiday Pressures
At Christmas there can be a lot of pressure to be cheerful and festive, regardless of how we feel. This can be a hard time of the year and Covid-19 has brought new challenges. Here are a few suggestions for coping during the holiday season: Adapt Traditions The holiday season can be comforting because traditions…
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Meet our Headway Member, Nell
How did you first get involved with Headway? I got involved with Headway after the time I spent at Murdostoun Castle. It was them who referred me. How has Headway helped you since your acquired brain injury? Headway has been a great help to me and my family. I have made a few good friends.…