Headway - the brain injury association
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Headway - the brain injury association is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. #BrainInjury #HeadInjury #Concussion
Joined February 2009
Here's your chance to bid on a true piece of footballing and Wolverhampton Wanderers history!. Don't miss the Headway Raul Jimenez auction - BID NOW at @Raul_Jimenez9 @TalkingWolves @WolvesFancast @WolvesTalk @Wolves #Auction #Football
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Speaking at an event promoting The Women's Brain Health Initiative, Sharon Stone said: “This is why I do it: My mother had a stroke. My grandmother had a stroke. I had a massive stroke — and a nine-day brain bleed." @sharonstone .
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Thank you so much to Raul, @Wolves and their generous fans for the donations that will allow us to keep supporting people with brain injury, it means a lot.
Raul Jimenez has chosen two beneficiaries for the money raised by fans in a show of support for him - UK brain-injury charity @HeadwayUK and the Mexican Football Federation’s initiative Jugamos Todos. 🙌💛.
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#SeeTheHiddenMe shines a light on the hidden and often misunderstood effects of a brain injury. Share this video to promote the simple message: . Be kind. Be patient. Don’t misread the signs. See the Hidden Me. RT #ABIWeek #HiddenDisability #BrainInjury
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So excited about the launch of our new Brain Injury Identity Card scheme by HRH Prince Harry this afternoon! Watch this space for info.
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Brain injury charity demands investigation over Fabian Schar concussion @UEFA @alanshearer @chris_sutton73
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Welfare benefits assessments for #braininjury survivors raised in Parliament – thanks @RhonddhaBryant
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Following the shocking clash of heads at the weekend, which led to Wolves striker Raul Jimenez fracturing his skull, Headway expresses anger and disappointment at football’s continued failings to protect its players from concussion.
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Sending condolences to the family of former Australian surfing star Chris Davidson, who tragically died after being assaulted outside a Sydney pub. A reminder of the fragility of the human brain and the enormous consequences that a single punch can have.
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The Brain Injury Identity Card can provide brain injury survivors with added confidence in everyday social scenarios. Each card is personalised, helping the card holder to explain the effects of their brain injury and request any support they may need.
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So excited that Prince Harry will be launching our new brain injury ID cards next week! Read more:
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We are excited that tomorrow marks the start of Action for Brain Injury Week 2018. You, me and brain injury aims to show the dramatic ripple effect that can be caused by brain injury. Please get involved and help us raise awareness.
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It's #ABIWeek! We had an overwhelming response to our Brain Drain - Wake up to fatigue survey! The results show that almost 90% of brain injury survivors' lives are negatively affected by fatigue. #BrainDrain Read the full results here:
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Allied Health Professionals, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, often play an important role in a brain injury survivor's recovery. We'd like to say happy #AHPsDay and thank you for all you do to improve life after brain injury! 👏🧠.
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Three in four brain injury survivors feel that people in their lives do not understand their fatigue. We've created this video to help raise awareness #ABIWeek #braindrain #fatigue.
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Despite the late hour, over 20 Members of Parliament gathered in the House of Commons last night for a debate on acquired brain injury.
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The NHS saved me, then abandoned me – the government must invest in proper rehab.
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It's ACTION FOR BRAIN INJURY WEEK!. We're highlighting the ripple effect of brain injury - changing the lives and futures of partners, family members and friends. Get involved at:
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Headway is deeply saddened by the death of celebrity chef Gary Rhodes who passed away on Wednesday due to a subdural hematoma. Our thoughts are with Gary’s family and friends at this difficult time.
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From today people with hidden disabilities in England will be eligible to access the Blue Badge parking scheme - something which may greatly benefit brain injury survivors experiencing less visible effects of their injury. Find out more here:.
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Great news that the government has announced work on a strategy for ABI. We're looking forward to being a voice for brain injury survivors as part of the call for evidence. Big thanks to @RhonddaBryant. and all involved for getting it this far 👏👏👏.
👏👏 Govt has just announced it will .💡draft a strategy on Acquired Brain Injury .💡set up a ABI programme board.💡which will be co-chaired by @GillianKeegan and me.💡and will call for evidence very soon. So my ABI Bill won’t be needed. Many thanks to all who’ve helped!
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Brain injury survivor Kile cycled over 56 miles to raise vital funds for Headway! What a fantastic achievement! .
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An inspiring young man: How this teenager’s life was transformed by music therapy after a brain injury.
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@HeadwayUK believe the time has come for football to introduce temporary concussion substitutions that would allow for longer off-pitch assessments to be conducted #concussionaware @alanshearer @mrdanwalker @GaryLineker @chris_sutton73 @DionDublinsDube
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Action for Brain Injury Week starts tomorrow - share this image using #ABIWeek #MemoryLoss to show your support!. We'll be releasing the results of our survey into memory problems, as well as a wealth of content to help highlight this often devastating effect of brain injury.
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EVERY 90 SECONDS someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury. Avg number of hospital admissions for types of brain injury in the UK.Meningitis – 7,000.Brain tumour – 36,000.Stroke – 122,000.Head injury – 150,000.#ABIweek #Every90Seconds.
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Prince Harry learning about visual impairment and brain injury at the launch of our brain injury id card @HeadwaySuffolk
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Our Brain Injury ID Card helps boost your confidence in difficult everyday situations. Find out more and apply at
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James Cracknell speaks about how his brain injury has affected his Strictly Come Dancing training:.
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Our Director of Communications, Luke Griggs, speaks to @5_News about #braininjury and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke. #GameofThrones #braininjuryawareness.
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke is being praised for sharing photos of her treatment for a life-threatening brain aneurysm. She's also launched a charity to help young people during their brain injury rehabilitation. #GameofThrones | #GoT | @HeadwayUK | @GameofThrones
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Congratulations @jamescracknell, you truly are an inspiration. Thanks so much for your support to raise awareness of brain injury.
Today, 7th anniversary of my accident #TruckVsCracknell Anything is possible if you set your own limits & don't let others impose them. JC
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Headway has been awarded a contract to deliver acquired brain injury awareness training to prisons and probation services across the country, as part of our work to ensure brain injury survivors are identified and provided with appropriate support.
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We are really proud to attend today’s parliamentary reception on the #ABIStrategy. It is so important that we are conveying the lived experiences of brain injury survivors to politicians and policy makers. Thank you to @RhonddaBryant for hosting this important event.
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Behavioural changes after brain injury are many and varied. Some appear to be an exaggeration of previous personality characteristics, while others may seem completely out of character for that person. Read more here:.
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"This card is a saving grace for you guys and for the police as well”. Prince Harry launches brain injury ID cards:
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Delighted to hear Sir Alex Ferguson is out of intensive care. Long road ahead, but with the right help, at the right time, there can be life after brain injury. @ManUtd.
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Lovely image to round off the week with, happy Friday everyone!.
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Today we're at Number 10 Downing Street, handing in a petition to scrap hospital car parking charges in England along with @halfon4harlowMP.@HowardCCox @CLIC_Sargent.@FairFuelUK.Our chief executive, Peter McCabe, explains why this petition is so important.
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Thank you to Headway Parliamentary Champion @RhonddaBryant for calling on the government to fund the ABI strategy adequately. He asks the Minister, "When does she hope there'll be some money to make sure that that strategy is a strategy worth having?".#BudgetForBrainInjury
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Thanks to Coronation Street star Ben Price for his 40th anniversary wishes, and for his efforts to raise awareness of brain injury.
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Thank you to all MPs from across the political spectrum for attending the debate on #braininjury in Parliament today - survivors, families and carers value your support 🧠.
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Great to hear our Public Affairs Manager, Clare, on @bbc5live this morning discussing how the sunflower lanyard scheme can help people with the hidden effects of a brain injury @rachelburden. Find out more about the scheme here:
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Thinking of Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following news of his brain haemorrhage.
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Did you know, every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury? .In the time it takes you to watch this video, someone like you will be admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury. #Every90Seconds 👉 Please share this video to show your support.
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An interesting article about the realities of having a hidden disability: "My disabilities are invisible. I shouldn’t have to prove them to strangers."
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Well done the @EnglandRugby medical team. Heartbreaking for Kyle Sinckler in the biggest game of his life, but entirely right that players’ safety is above all - whatever the occasion.
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Prince Harry is currently hearing all about how the new Headway Brain Injury Identity Card is already making a difference.
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Calling all #BruceSpringsteen fans! ROYAL BOX SEATS FOR BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S 2024 WORLD TOUR. A not for public sale ‘money can’t buy’ experience! Indulge with this fabulous auction prize, kindly donated by @livenationuk for the #HeadwayAwards!
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Fantastic to see our Brain Injury Identity Card mentioned on Gardeners World this evening. Great to hear how it’s helping one service user at @HeadwayDton .
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ABI Week theme announced! Continuing with our theme of challenging misconceptions formed by the often hidden nature of brain injury this year’s Action for Brain Injury Week campaign will be focusing on the debilitating & stigmatising effects of fatigue.
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Hear how BBC The Traitors star Andrew Jenkins has addressed the lasting effects of his brain injury and is now supporting others to do the same:
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Brain Injury Identity Card applications now open!. Visit:
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"I witnessed the brain-healing effects of walking when my partner was recovering from an acute brain injury. His mind was often unsettled, but during our evening strolls through east London, things started to make more sense and conversation flowed easily".
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We have recently updated our cycling helmet webpage to include the latest research which shows it really does pay to wear one when enjoying trips on two wheels
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Fantastic feedback for our #BrainInjury Identity Card! If you know someone who needs one or would benefit from having one yourself follow this link:
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Our Brain Drain: Wake up to fatigue campaign showed that almost 90% of brain injury survivors’ lives are negatively affected by ‘pathological fatigue’. We asked our followers on social media to share what fatigue means to them.
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"The brain injury charity Headway said Smith should not have returned to the pitch after his “brutal” injury, because a quick off-field test by a team doctor was not always able to diagnose a concussion.".
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Many brain injury survivors can lack insight into how their injury affects them. In this feature we've put together 8 tops tips for helping a loved one with lack of insight after brain injury:.
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All our thoughts are with Raul Jimenez, his family and teammates right now. No doubt there will be lots more talk about concussion subs in football, but right now let’s just focus our thoughts on Raul. @Wolves.
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Bid now in the Headway Raul Jimenez Boots Auction at Mexico and @Wolves striker @Raul_Jimenez9 has donated a signed pair of his match-worn boots to raise money for Headway – the brain injury association!. @TalkingWolves @WolvesFancast @WolvesTalk
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Headway has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will implement changes to the Blue Badge scheme, to make this support available to people with hidden disabilities such as acquired brain injury. Read more:
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Executive dysfunction is not, perhaps, a particularly well known term, but the effects of brain injury that it covers are very common indeed. Find out more here:
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'Can You Rebuild My Brain?' is an insightful documentary about Lotje Sodderland, who suffered a stroke at the age of 34, who meets neuroscience pioneers who use new knowledge to 'fix broken brains'. To find out more watch tonight at 10pm on @Channel4
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Great to see that @Nicki_Chapman is doing well after surgery to remove a brain tumour in May. In this article Nicki talks about how her recovery was aided by time spent in the garden:.
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It's #WorldEncephalitisDay!. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, usually caused by an infection. In some cases it can cause long-term damage to the nerve cells in the brain, leading to lasting effects. Find out more on our website:.
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Headway’s Right First Time campaign, calling for disability benefits assessments to be carried out accurately and with understanding of brain injury and hidden disability, could be debated in Parliament.
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10 things not to say to someone with a brain injury:. 1: "I know what you mean. I’ve got a terrible memory too!". We asked our members to share their experiences to raise awareness. See the full list here:
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“I have grieved for the changes in my marriage, for the father that the children no longer have, and for the future I thought I had,”. Read our special feature giving different views of grief after brain injury:
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Did you know your brain weighs about 3lbs, or just under 1.5kg? To understand about brain injury it's important to understand the brain and how it works. Read more about the brain on our website:
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Just days after the death of Maxim Dadashev, Headway is again deeply saddened by the death of another boxer, Argentinian Hugo Santillan who has died today following injuries sustained in a fight on Saturday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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We love this quote from brain injury survivor Emma Chivers, which highlights the way many people adapt and adjust to live with the ongoing effects of their injury. Is this something you can identify with? . #MotivationalMonday #MotivationMonday #MotivationalMondays
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Surprise visit by @AndrewMarr9 at @Headway_Cambs for a chat with #BrainInjury survivors. Lovely to hear him call the group '#inspirational'!
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Emotional effects of brain injury are more difficult to see than the more obvious problems such as movement and speech, but can be the most difficult for the individual concerned and their family to deal with. Find out more here:
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‘Normal’ fatigue is time-limited and alleviated by rest, whereas ‘pathological’ fatigue, such as that experienced following brain injury, may be present most of the time. Find out more about fatigue on our website:.
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Just goes to show how much support people need once they leave hospital & how brain injury affects the entire family. #meandmynewbrain.
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Chris Bryant challenges ministers on brain injury aftercare
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For most people concussion symptoms clear up within a few days or weeks. But for some people, post-concussion syndrome can be life-changing. Such was the case for author, Jennifer Sherman: "I Got A Concussion And It Derailed My Whole Life.".
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Brain injuries, especially injuries to the frontal lobes, often cause ones ability to have insight and self awareness to be significantly affected. Find out more in our lack of insight factsheet:
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Well done to @emmerdale actress @emily_head for her sensitive portrayal of executive dysfunction which shines a light on the problems many brain injury survivors can find themselves faced with. Find out more here:.
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A HUGE congratulations to stroke survivor and Headway supporter Alex Murphy who has won #DancingOnIce with celebrity partner Joe Swash @almurph18 @realjoeswash . Read Alex's story here: .
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All the latest brain injury news& features from Headway including Prince Harry launching our ID card
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Around one million people visit A&E each year following a head injury. While the majority of these people will experience no lasting effects, many others will be left with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can have devastating and lifelong effects.
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Chris Bryant MP @RhonddaBryant, one of Headway’s valued Parliamentary Champions, has been a long-time advocate of all things brain injury. He has recently been successful in tabling a Private Members’ Bill on Acquired Brain Injury. Find out more:
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SO excited! 🙌.Our film 'Things not to say to someone with a brain injury' has been named as a finalist in the #CharityFilmAwards! .Vote for us and help raise awareness of brain injury: @CharityFilm_.
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Headway is giving its full support to proposed legislation on acquired brain injury (ABI) being brought by Headway Parliamentary Champion, Chris Bryant MP. #iBackTheABIBill @RhonddaBryant. #BrainInjury. Read more:
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MPs from across the UK took part in the debate on the wide-ranging issues that surround brain injuries, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, funding for Headway groups and branches, sports related injuries, welfare benefits, hospital car parking and the CJS.
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69% of people report a loss of friends after brain injury, but many speak about the special people who stuck with them throughout. This is your chance to say thank you!. RT and tag your special person (or people!) to say #ThanksToYou - let's spread some love for #ABIWeek ❤️
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Epilepsy can often develop following a brain injury. That's why we are supporting #purpleday #InternationalEpilepsyDay #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness @epilepsyaction @EpilepsyRUK @epilepsysociety
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Our new animation tells the story of Tony, a father who sustained a brain injury in a car accident, exploring themes of relationship breakdown and the frustration of not remembering everyday events. RT #MemoryLoss #ABIWeek
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A great piece from @mrmjansen: After a serious head injury curtailed his career, the former Premier League striker reveals what he's learned about dealing with anxiety, depression and major trauma as an elite athlete.
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Each Brain Injury Identity Card is personalised, helping the card holder to explain the effects of their brain injury and request any support they may need. Find out more:
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An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury caused to the brain since birth. There are many possible causes, including a fall, a road accident, tumour and stroke. Find out more about the different types here:.
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We're delighted that the government has today announced plans for an acquired brain injury strategy, offering an opportunity for survivors and their carers to have their needs recognised by government. Read more: #iBackTheABIBill @RhonddaBryant.
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Do you experience fatigue (extreme tiredness) after brain injury? We need your help! Take part in our short survey to help raise awareness of this hidden and often misunderstood effect of brain injury: #BrainDrain #ABIWeek.
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Haydn’s story shows the importance of wearing a helmet while cycling. He has now set up an official petition for Haydn’s Law: to make it a legal requirement for under 16s to wear a cycle helmet on the road #WearAHelmet.
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A study into the impact of cycle helmet use on severe brain injury and death in over 11,000 cyclists found that cycle helmet use was associated with a reduction in mortality and severe traumatic brain injury. Read more cycle helmet research: .#CycleSafety
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Headway has teamed-up with the Royal College of General Practitioners (@RCGP) to produce a new online course to help GPs better understand the often hidden effects of acquired brain injury (ABI):
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We’ve been invited to talk on BBC 1’s @BBCCrimewatch about the importance of cycle helmets and our #CycleSafety campaign. Tune in from 9.15am on Monday 21 September to hear what we have to say! #CrimewatchRoadshow.
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