Change of venue for Meal on the 17th!!

The hoghton arms can't accomodate us on the 17th August so we are now meeting at the WILLOWS, BLACKBURN at 7pm. The address is Haslingden Road Blackburn BB1 2NG Hope to see you there!

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August 5, 2011  |   Share:

New articles in the 'Downloads' section

Mick kaminski shares his views on the Headway conference 2011 and reviews the most recent Skipton barge trip! Click on the 'Downloads' link at the bottom of the 'Home' page!!

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July 31, 2011  |   Share:

Headway UK now offers emergency funding

Headway UK have set up a new fund to support families and individuals who suddenly find themselves dealing with emergency situations related to brain injury. The fund is supported by Stewarts Law Foundation and grants are available up to £500. Fo...

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July 24, 2011  |   Share:

'The perils of owning a powered wheelchair' by Mick Kaminski

Visit the downloads section by clicking the link at the bottom of the 'home page' to read Mick Kaminski's epic tale of the perils of owning a powered wheelchair. Mick is our Headway Blackburn librarian and has been in a wheelchair for many years fo...

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June 21, 2011  |   Share:

Counselling Directory

The following site may be a useful resource for those seeking counselling services and general advice, www.counselling-directory.org.uk The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling thos...

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June 17, 2011  |   Share:

Change of venue for ten pin bowling on thursday!!!

Preston ten pin bowling at the capital centre has shut down so we are now meeting at 6.45pm prompt, Thursday 16th June, at Bowlplex Blackburn, Peel Leisure & Retail Park, Lower Audley Street, Blackburn, BB1 1AQ. Any problems let us know! See you t...

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June 10, 2011  |   Share:

The staff of 'Rossendales' use their creative flair!

This month one of our newest members, Olivia (undergraduate Speech and Language Therapy student) recruited the help of the directors and staff of a local enforcement company, Rossendales, to raise awareness for National Brain Injury week. With the th...

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June 5, 2011  |   Share:

The Rose School Burnley taking part in Hats off for Headway!

On Friday 13th May, The Rose School Burnley held a fundraiser for the Hats off 4 Headway event. Earlier that week the pupils were asked to design a hat so it could be worn throughout the Friday. As an initiative for pupils to get creative with their ...

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May 29, 2011  |   Share: