A new charity campaign is urging grassroots and junior sports clubs across the UK to be concussion aware and take an ‘if in doubt, sit it out!’ approach to head injuries. The Headway Concussion Aware campaign has the backing of a number of national sports governing bodies, including the FA and Rugby Football Union, as … Read more…
First team of fundraisers sign up for the Lunar Cycle Challenge 2016 We were delighted when a group of Sussex students from Sussex Downs College, Lewes, contacted us to get involved in our Lunar Cycle Challenge fundraiser. As part of their commitment to the Prince’s Trust Team Programme, the team of 10 students pledged to cycle … Read more…
We are launching our biggest ever fundraising event – cycling the distance to the moon to raise money for the upkeep and running costs of our new gym facilities at Headway Hurstwood Park. We will be launching the Lunar Cycle Challenge 2016 officially on the Wednesday 25th May at our centre in Newick and hosting fundraising … Read more…
At our first team meeting of 2016 we made time to look back on the past year and reflect on what we’ve achieved – and there was plenty to celebrate! With the appointment of Trudie Mackay to our new Advice and Support Services Coordinator role we have been able to respond more quickly to new referrals and have seen an increase in the number of … Read more…
We’ve had another busy few months with lots going on in all areas of the service. Since mid-September we have been running a therapy project with the Neurotherapy Partnership and have been providing tailored occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy programmes for some of our clients. We’ve had some excellent results already and it has been very exciting to see clients achieve their goals – from improved mobility … Read more…
We are delighted to annouce that Headway Hurstwood Park is the winner of the LaingBuisson Awards 2015 for Brain Injury Rehabilitation. The Awards, held on 11th November in central London and hosted by former politician Michael Portillo, highlighted the excellent work, innovative thinking and dedication of independent organisations delivering vital support to clients. Headway Hurstwood … Read more…
Come and join us for the Headway Autumn Fair on Saturday 19th September. A fun day out for all the family! We have plenty of attractions and entertainment for all ages, including: Vintage & Crafts Stalls Birds of Prey Punch & Judy Show Morris Dancers Childrens’ Activities & Games Novelty Dog Show Live Music … Read more…