Headway Gateshead

Headway Gateshead tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2008://1 2008-11-04T15:54:56Z Movable Type 3.35 Headway Gateshead Christmas Party 2nd Dec 2008 tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2008://1.29 2008-11-04T15:44:56Z 2008-11-04T15:54:56Z

This years Christmas Party will be taking place on 2nd December 2008. The venue will be The Ravensworth @ Lamesley. Further details will be posted onto the website....

L Briggs This years Christmas Party will be taking place on 2nd December 2008. The venue will be The Ravensworth @ Lamesley. Further details will be posted onto the website. Were you there...? tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2008://1.28 2008-06-22T22:35:17Z 2008-06-22T22:44:18Z

Below...a selection of photos from our recent Pie and Peas Supper Evening......

Below...a selection of photos from our recent Pie and Peas Supper Evening...]]> click images to enlarge

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We are looking for new committee members. If you think you may be able to spare a litle time to help the group develop please feel free to contact Fran on 0191 2790112 to talk about what may be involved...

L Briggs We are looking for new committee members. If you think you may be able to spare a litle time to help the group develop please feel free to contact Fran on 0191 2790112 to talk about what may be involved or email Louise at headwaygateshead@hotmail.com. Nexus - Partners in Travel "Buddy" Service tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.21 2007-11-15T19:36:15Z 2007-11-15T20:02:50Z

The 'partners' in travel service provides training for adults with learning disabilities who live in Gateshead:...

L Briggs The 'partners' in travel service provides training for adults with learning disabilities who live in Gateshead: The training will include: Personal safety: Following directions: Road safety:Getting on the correct bus or Metro and much more: You must meet one or more of the following crteria: Have a learning disability and live in Gateshead: Be moving into independant living: Wanting to travel to work or college: Have an idea of what type of skills you need to travel; such as Money, Time, Type of travel. All volunteers are trained to help you travel:These people will have Police clearance: Extensive training, including first aid: Carry mobile phones: Have emergency contact details for you: For more information contact: Irene Storey Travel Development Officer Tel: 0191 203 3292 email: irene.storey@nexus.org.uk ]]> Next Social Evening tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.12 2007-08-28T18:21:29Z 2008-09-29T15:30:07Z

7th October 2008 Helen Ambrey from the Elizabeth Finn Care will giving a talk to the group. The Trust helps people of all ages who struggle to cope with a life in poverty due to, or made worse by, long...

F Mayes 7th October 2008 Helen Ambrey from the Elizabeth Finn Care will giving a talk to the group. The Trust helps people of all ages who struggle to cope with a life in poverty due to, or made worse by, long term physical or mental illness, family breakdown, bereavement or redundancy - and older people on inadequate pensions. ]]> Family Day at St James Park tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.10 2007-08-02T08:28:54Z 2007-10-29T18:47:46Z

A FREE information day for survivors of brain injury, their families and carers. Who should attend? This information day will benefit survivors of brain injury, their family members and carers. This day will aim to help enable people to...

A FREE information day for survivors of brain injury, their families and carers.
Who should attend? This information day will benefit survivors of brain injury, their family members and carers. This day will aim to help enable people to understand the effect that a brain injury has and what the issues that need to be addressed and the support available. Saturday 15th September, 2007 9.45 am – 3.30 pm Newcastle United Football Club, St James’ Park, Newcastle Here is a sample of the feedback after the event; "Could not believe how many other people are in the same situation as me” “Please could we have another conference in the future” “It was good to feel normal and not made to feel so odd” “Well done and Thank You all” “A big Thank You for a very informative day. The efforts of everyone involved greatly appreciated”]]> Fundraising tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.6 2007-07-17T12:26:12Z 2008-01-18T07:33:49Z

Get involved There are many ways you can support Headway and get directly involved in our work. If you would like to help Headway Gateshead with regards to fundraising activities or you would like to donate/raise money please contact Louise at headwaygateshead@hotmail.com You could take part in a skydive, go on an overseas trek, enter a marathon or fun run. To find out more visit the Headway UK site or you could simply make a donation online We would like to take the opportunity to thank the following for their generous sponsors; Whickham Villa John Bell Trust Rothey Trust Empower Headway UK ]]> Training Courses tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.9 2007-07-16T13:15:21Z 2007-07-18T13:17:24Z

Click on the link below to obtain a list of training courses made available by Headway...

list of training courses made available by Headway ]]> Support Meetings tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.3 2007-07-15T12:14:10Z 2008-09-29T15:22:35Z

We have monthly meetings which provide an environment where you can meet new people and share experiences. We hope that the friendly atmosphere of the group will help reduce the social isolation sometimes experienced by those affected by a brain...

multimap The programme for the rest of the year is as follows; 5th February 2008 Presentation on fund raising and discussion on how to take the group forward 4th March 2008 A talk by Pauline Birchall from the Gateshead ABI Team 1st April 2008 DVD of information ken Barrat a Neuro Pysasist followed by a quiz. (AGM now the 6th May) 6th May 2008 Special fundraising night. We want as many people as possible to come along so please bring your friends and family. The event wll be a Pie & Pea Supper and Games night (a bar will also be available) at Gateshead Fell Cricket Club, Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell, NE9 5UB from 6pm to 10pm. All memebrs will be contacted to purchase tickets which will cost £5 (all procedes to Headway Gateshead). 1st July 2008 Will be a fun night and for games and a chill and chat. 5th August 2008 There will be no social meeting as we will break for the summer holidays 2nd September 2008 Following our summer break the evening will be a games night and a chill and chat. 7th October 2008 Helen Ambrey from the Elizabeth Finn Care will giving a talk to the group. The Trust helps people of all ages who struggle to cope with a life in poverty due to, or made worse by, long term physical or mental illness, family breakdown, bereavement or redundancy - and older people on inadequate pensions. 4th November 2008 Fun night - horse racing DVD with John McCririck 2nd December 2008 Christmas Party Evening Meal - Ravensworth Pub/Restaurant, Lamesley starting at 6:00pm. 6th January 2009 We are hoping to have Kelly Mowbray from Neuopartners to give us a talk. The organisation provide individualised packages of support to meet the needs of the individuals, their family and commissioner. To be confirmed soon. ]]> Contacts tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.4 2007-07-01T12:21:50Z 2008-03-19T16:05:30Z

Main Contact Alastair White Headway North East Regional Co-ordinator c/o Gateshead ABI Team Dunston Hill Hospital Whickham Tyne & Wear NE11 9QT Telephone : 0191 445 6451 Email : ne.regional.co-ordinator@headway.org.uk Fran Mayes T: 0191 2790112 E: fran.mayes@irwinmitchell.com...

Vacancy - Chair person Fran Mayes - Secretary Louise Briggs - Treasurer Marina Hine Sarah Roberts...

Vacancy - Chair person Fran Mayes - Secretary Louise Briggs - Treasurer Marina Hine Sarah Roberts About Headway Gateshead tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.8 2007-06-18T12:36:58Z 2007-07-18T12:38:54Z

Headway UK the brain Injury support charity has expanded its regional activity with a new group in Gateshead. Headway Gateshead On Wednesday, September 13th 2006 a public meeting took place at Gateshead Civic Centre to look at services currently on...

Headway Gateshead On Wednesday, September 13th 2006 a public meeting took place at Gateshead Civic Centre to look at services currently on offer and to encourage new members to join the brain injury support group. Headway groups can provide support, information and offer rehabilitation and leisure activities to brain injury survivors, their families, friends and carers. The Object The objectives of our charity are: • to provide services and facilities calculated to rehabilitate and relieve from their disabilities persons who have suffered brain injuries and who reside in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and are receiving or have received medical treatment there; • to relieve the families of persons who have suffered a brain injury; • to encourage, provide and set up self-help groups to promote the Objectives; • to provide or arrange after-care for persons who have suffered a brain injury; Brain Injury Every year up to one million people who attend hospital will have sustained a head injury of some sort. A blow to the head, often in a road accident or fall, causes by far the most common type of brain injury. The effects of brain injury are often devastating and can include physical disability, memory loss, speech difficulties and severe behavioural problems. It is estimated that as many as three quarters of mild brain injuries may go unreported and un-assessed by medical professionals. While it is not hard to identify those who have suffered a severe injury requiring a stay in hospital, mild injuries with long-term consequences can often be overlooked. Brain injury is the largest cause of acquired disability in the working age population. • Amongst those who are discharged from hospital following a minor injury, well over half (57%) will experience symptoms that affect their lives, such as poor memory, erratic mood swings and sensitivity to light and noise. • Men are three times more likely to have a brain injury than women and men aged between 15-29 are five times more likely to suffer brain injury. • People who have survived a brain injury generally have a normal life expectancy. It is estimated that in England alone, there are 420,000 people of working age living with the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury. • Headway – the UK’s leading brain injury charity – provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers. ]]> Brain Injury Information tag:www.headwaygateshead.org,2007://1.2 2007-06-16T12:00:42Z 2007-07-18T12:53:34Z

About the brain Brain facts - Your brain weighs about 3lbs, or just under 1.5kg - It has the texture of blancmange - Your brain is connected to your spinal cord by the brain stem - Behind your brain stem is the cerebellum - The cerebral cortex is the largest part of your brain. It contains the frontal lobes, the motor cortex, sensory cortex and parietal lobes - The brain is made up of around 100 billion nerve cells and even more support cells, which provide nourishment to the nerve cells. The diagram below shows which areas of your brain control different activities brain

Damage to a particular area can affect that activity. For example, damage to your frontal lobe could affect your personality. We also know that the left side of your brain controls your right side. So if someone had a stroke, which affected the left side of their brain, it would be likely that the right side of their body would be affected. For most of us, the left side controls speech, while the right side controls our artistic skills such as drawing and music. For further information about the brain, traumatic brain injury, forms of acquired brain injury, rehabilitation etc visit the Headway UK website ]]>