Brain Injury Stole My Memories Action for Brain Injury Week, or ABI Week, is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of brain injury and give a voice to those affected. During this week we are sharing information and exploring the subject of memory loss. Chris James is a supporter of Headway Essex who […]
We’re inviting you, your family, and friends, to get on your bike – or scooter, skateboard, trike, tandem, penny-farthing, or unicycle, and participate in Prudential RideLondon in order to raise funds for those living with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers across Essex. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on […]
Hats Off to You All Over the weekend I was reflecting on the annual UK wide ‘Hats off for Headway Campaign’. I started thinking about different hats that our team members wear professionally when working with clients – who all have an acquired brain injury. These hats range from: Listening ear Advocate Brain Injury expert […]
Headway Essex to be the primary Colchester Half Marathon beneficiary in 2020 – the event’s 10th Anniversary! On Sunday 29th March 2020, over 4,000 runners will take on the Colchester Half Marathon to raise over £60k directly and over £250k indirectly through runners’ own efforts for good causes. Returning for its tenth year, […]
We’re getting really excited in the fundraising team, on Sunday 24 March over 4,000 runners will take to the streets of Colchester and run the Colchester Half Marathon. The start and finish line is at Weston Homes Community Stadium, almost a stone’s throw away from The Headway Centre. Returning for its ninth year, it has […]
At Headway Essex, we know that adjusting to life after brain injury can be very challenging and frustrating. For young adults, living with an acquired brain injury can be particularly isolating. Understandably, they’ll want to get back to doing the things they did before their brain injury, but they might find this an almost impossible […]
