Headway Hartlepool
@H_WayHartlepool
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We are a local, friendly, passionate and experienced charity focussed on supporting people with #ABI #TBI and their families. [email protected]
Hartlepool & surrounding areas
Joined January 2017
A reminder of our monthly meeting / get together tomorrow.
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We at @ThompsonsLaw are delighted to be co-sponsoring the @HeadwayUK Look Ahead in the North event alongside @ExchangePI and can't wait to attend the weekend #JoiningWithFamilies #TodayatThompsons
🤝 @ThompsonsLaw and Exchange Chambers are delighted to be sponsoring @HeadwayUK’s Look Ahead in the North activity weekend. In support of the valuable role of family members in neurorehabilitation. https://t.co/01OJk7cnpC
#JoiningWithFamilies #Charity
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It's vital that anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts seeks help, no matter how infrequently or whether they intend to act on them. More information on depression after brain injury at:
headway.org.uk
Depression is common among brain injury survivors, with half of all survivors experiencing it in the first year following their injury.
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Great to see some of our @H_WayHartlepool #Trustee’s at the #WonderLAN #Ball. Hope you’re all having a great night! #ABI #TBI #Hartlepool
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The #WonderLAN #Ball is such an important event supporting the #NorthEast region @HeadwayUK groups and branches to raise vital funds to support those with #ABI - Thank you to everyone for your support #charity #braininjury #fundraising
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Find out how fireworks can affect people after brain injury, with a few top tips to help prepare for Bonfire Night:
headway.org.uk
Fireworks are a common symbol of celebration and can be impressive to watch. However, the flashing lights and loud noises can be a challenge for brain injury survivors to cope with, in addition to...
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After brain injury some people may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a severe psychological reaction to a traumatic event. Find out more:
headway.org.uk
Everyone who has had a brain injury can be left with some changes in emotional reaction. These can be the most difficult effects for the individual concerned and their family to deal with.
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Our first face to face drop in session in a long time and great to see @SouthTees #braininjury #nurse Rebecca, who has come along to meet our members and #volunteers #ABI #TBI #Hartlepool
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Loss of balance can be a annoying and embarrassing here #Headway gives some really good tips and strategies to help. #BalanceAwarenessWeek #abi #tbi #Hartlepool
#BalanceAwarenessWeek starts today! Our 'Balance problems and dizziness after brain injury' factsheet gives tips and practical strategies to help you cope. Download it here: https://t.co/BFHcEEcIdu
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Often Brain injury survivors suffer unseen challenges as well. You are all hero’s #TBI #Abi #Hartlepool #Hero
"My biggest and so far most difficult challenge was to get to know myself after the accident and get to like myself again." Brain injury survivors share the biggest challenges they have faced after brain injury, and the steps they took to overcome them:
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7 Executive dysfunction challenges after a brain injury - Supermarket shopping it an activity that so many survivors suddenly find painful. Here's why it's so difficult.... #jumbledbrain #tbi #braininjury
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Today is International #FriendshipDay, Friendships are hugely important after a brain injury. @HeadwayUK give us some advice on how to help our friends with brain injuries. #ABI #TBI #braininjuryawareness
#Hartlepool
https://t.co/Sud6vS5YzN
headway.org.uk
There are simple ways in which you can help to ensure that your friend or loved one does not feel alone after brain injury. Here we offer some tips on how to best support someone after brain injury.
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12 Days to go until 2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury! https://t.co/EQcj5oHgY5
#braininjury #IBIA #braininjuryawareness
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This is an important topic to discuss. Some may find it hard to interact or support a friend or family member with a #ABI or a #TBI but national headway gives us good tips! #Hartlepool #braininjuryawareness
Many friends won't know what a brain injury is and how it can affect someone, and therefore may not be able to understand how and why their friend has changed. Here are 5 top tips on support friends after a brain injury:
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This week is carers week! We give a big shoutout to all those unpaid carers wether family, friends or acquaintances!. Bravo. https://t.co/qWVvEOVEKh
#ABI #TBI #CarersWeek2021 #Hartlepool
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