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Outside which New York building was John Lennon killed? Which character does Morgan Freeman play in Bruce Almighty? Complete the advertising slogan for FedEx: ‘When there is no..’ Wellington is the capital city of which country? What letter is located between letters X and V on a standard keyboard? Which famous astronaut once said, “That’s […]
Friday 11 December 2020 Once a year, Headway’s members, friends and supporters come together to pay tribute to some very special people: brain injury survivors, carers, volunteers and campaigners whose personal achievements have earned the admiration of everyone around them. Their stories are moving and inspirational. Now, more than ever, is the time for us […]
We all love a success story, well how about this one! A young boy who was told he may never walk again after falling ill with a rare brain infection has walked the length of a marathon in six days for charity. Ben Mattocks, 14, took his first steps six weeks ago following extensive physiotherapy […]
Debbie is the newest Headway Hull and East Riding committee member but has been involved with the group for some time. Debbie is a former psychology student and spent her time researching memory with a view to helping people on qualification. Debbie graduated in 2009 and began working with charity as a counsellor assisting those […]
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.