My name is Diane Derbyshire and I am the Headway Network Support Coordinator for Yorkshire and the Humber. I came to Headway after many years of working in social care with vulnerable adults. I have worked in various sectors of the Care System and Managed a Community Resource Centre in Yorkshire for over fifteen years. […]
Sue and John are members of the Hull and East Riding Committee. They are longstanding volunteers and have been involved with the group for several years. Their help and dedication is vital to the support we offer as a group. They are heavily involved with our meetings, fundraising and improving our profile. They are dedicated […]
Volunteers’ Week takes place 1 – 7 June every year. It’s a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. Although it’s more important than ever for us to recognise and support volunteers, due to the Covid-19 outbreak it would be inappropriate to go ahead with […]
SJP Law created a short video donning their best hats to show their support for Headway last week. Clarissa, our Treasurer, works full time at SJP Law but took some time out of her day to prepare a short video to explain why the services we offer are so important. We are incredibly grateful for […]
Our annual Hats for Headway was a success, despite the lockdown. We received some amazing images of people sporting their best hats and crazy creations at home. Here are some of the photographs:- Thank you to everyone who took part, we are truly grateful for your support during these difficult times.
Headway welcomes findings of trifluoperazine study Headway has given a cautious welcome to the findings of a new study which found the antipsychotic drug trifluoperazine (TFP) to be successful in reducing swelling following brain injuries. The new treatment, developed by scientists at Aston University in partnership with international academic institutions, works by counteracting the cells’ […]
Here are a few little mind teasers to keep you busy and entertained… Let us know how many you can find…
This lovely poem was written by Marcie, age 10, from Wiltshire. Marcie has written this incredibly inspirational poem called ‘Stand Together’ to help us through the lockdown. What an inspiration. For more details click here.
Some people don’t agree with the “re-opening”…. That’s OK …….Be Kind Some people are still trying to stay at home… That’s OK……Be Kind Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening…..That’s OK…Be Kind Some people are thankful they can finally have surgery, medical or dental treatment that has been postponed […]
It is without a doubt that you will have seen the latest Covid-19 announcement last night. With that in mind, our upcoming meetings and events for the foreseeable future remain cancelled. As soon as it is safe we will reintroduce meetings, following Government guidelines. Until then please continue to contact the committee if you have […]