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   <title>Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside Community Development Officer</title>
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   <published>2010-01-28T10:45:57Z</published>
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   <summary>Over the last three years Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside has been promoting a greater understanding of all aspects of brain injury. Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside is looking for a Community Development Officer to help us expand our servives...</summary>
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      Over the last three years Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside has been promoting a greater understanding of all aspects of brain injury. 

Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside is looking for a Community Development Officer to help us expand our servives and the raise the profile of Headway in the community. 

If you are ambitious, reliable team player looking for a fresh challenge within the voluntary sector this may mean an opportunity for you.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion and an application pack please contact Alastair White on 0191 445 6451 or ne.regional.co-ordinator@headway.org.uk 

Contact Details: 
Alistair White, Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside 
Tel: 0191 445 6451
Website: www.headwaygateshead.org 
Email: ne.regional.co-ordinator@headway.org.uk4 
Address: c/o Gateshead ABI Team
Dunston Hill Hospital
Whickham
Gatehshead 
Tyne and Wear
NE11 9QT 
      
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   <title>Social Evenings</title>
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   <published>2010-01-28T10:43:27Z</published>
   <updated>2010-01-28T10:45:31Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Our next group meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010. We will be having a social and games night so I hope to see you there. We have also now lined up a programme for our next meetings...</summary>
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      Our next group meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010. We will be having a social and games night so I hope to see you there. 

We have also now lined up a programme for our next meetings which is as
follows: - 

2nd March 2010

Presentation by the Calvert Trust, Kielder

6th April 2010

Dorothee Depuse talk on &quot;Hippotherapy&quot; - rehabilitation working with horses

4th May 2010

Presentation by Kath Mudd and Rachel MacLafferty from Headway UK

1st June 2009

Summer Party - details to be confirmed 

      
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<entry>
   <title>Happy New Year!!</title>
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   <published>2010-01-05T09:54:48Z</published>
   <updated>2010-01-05T09:56:49Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Thanks to everyone who attended our Christmas party in December at Eslington Villas - we had a lovely evening. Our next group meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th January 2010. Jayne Norwood from Gateshead Council will be visiting...</summary>
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Thanks to everyone who attended our Christmas party in December at Eslington Villas - we had a lovely evening. 

Our next group meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th January 2010. Jayne Norwood from Gateshead Council will be visiting our group to provide advice and support on health issues including diet, exercise and other health related information. So come along to find out more about what is on offer in your local area, it might even help out with some of your New Year resolutions! 

Our February meeting will be at Gateshead Carers on Tuesday 2nd February, further details will follow in due course. 


      
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   <title>NHS South of Tyne Brain Injury Event - 13/11/09</title>
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   <published>2009-10-23T15:29:12Z</published>
   <updated>2009-10-23T15:35:38Z</updated>
   
   <summary>NHS South of Tyne are holding a stakeholder event for prople with ABI, their families and carers. They are planning to hold an event in November to discuss how they as a PCT would like to improve thier services for...</summary>
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      NHS South of Tyne are holding a stakeholder event for prople with ABI, their families and carers. They are planning to hold an event in November to discuss how they as a PCT would like to improve thier services for people who have this long term condition. They know their services are variable across South of Tyne and Wear, so they would like to change this for the better.

They would really like you to come and join us to discuss how we improve the type of services we have across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead. The event will be based around group work and they are very keen that people give them their view where changes to existing and future services are discussed.

The event is planned for Friday 13th November from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The event will involve professionals in the services across the three areas and experiences from a number of patients/carers.

If you would like to join in on 13th use the email address below before Friday 23rd October.

jill.newman@sotw.nhs.uk
      
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   <title>Social Evenings</title>
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   <published>2009-08-18T11:51:42Z</published>
   <updated>2009-08-18T11:57:22Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Please see below the events planned over the coming months: 1st September - Poster Making Evening with a visit from Dr Anne Hunter (Walkergate Park) 6th October - Talk from Paul Murphy, Skills for People on the subject &apos;Deprivation of...</summary>
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      Please see below the events planned over the coming months:

1st September - Poster Making Evening with a visit from Dr Anne Hunter (Walkergate Park)
6th October - Talk from Paul Murphy, Skills for People on the subject &apos;Deprivation of Liberty&apos;
3rd November - Holistic Therapy Session plus Quiz Night
1st December - Xmas Dinner - Further details to follow
      
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   <title>July Social Meeting</title>
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   <published>2009-06-19T09:27:26Z</published>
   <updated>2009-08-18T11:56:20Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Our next group meeting will be on Tuesday 7th July. After the success of our recent summer party we will be having a quiz and social evening this month at Gateshead Carers. We will also be hearing more about the...</summary>
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      Our next group meeting will be on Tuesday 7th July.  After the success of our recent summer party we will be having a quiz and social evening this month at Gateshead Carers.  We will also be hearing more about the national Headway &quot;Way Ahead&quot; training and networking weekend event from the representatives from our group who are registered to attend.  There will be plenty of opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people and to talk to others about your experiences.   
 

We will not be holding a meeting in August for the holidays so our next meeting after the summer will be on Tuesday 1st September so please make a note of the date now in your diary.  

      
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   <title>Upcoming Social Events - 05/05/09 and 02/06/09</title>
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   <published>2009-04-21T12:44:38Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-21T13:00:22Z</updated>
   
   <summary>We have decided that the next two meetings are going to be purely social evenings. Our May meeting is going to be a games and quizzes night and will be held from 6-8 at our usual venue : Gateshead Head...</summary>
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      We have decided that the next two meetings are going to be purely social evenings.

Our May meeting is going to be a games and quizzes night and will be held from 6-8 at our usual venue :

Gateshead Head Carers
11 Regent Terrace
Gateshead, NE8 1LU
0191 490 0121

The next event will be our Summer Party which will be 02/06/09 from 6-8. This event is open to new and existing members and will be hosted at Whickham Villa Health Club. The Cafe, Gym, Float Tank, Pool and Holistic and Beauty Therapist will all be available on the night. 

Whickham Villa Health Club 
8, Millfield Road 
Whickham
NE16 4QA

0191 488 9682





      
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   <title>Headway Gateshead - 2009 Strategy Day</title>
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   <published>2009-02-03T15:10:28Z</published>
   <updated>2009-04-21T13:07:23Z</updated>
   
   <summary>On 26/01/09 the Headway Gateshead Committee held a strategy/planning day at Irwin Mitchell&apos;s office in Newcastle....</summary>
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      The event was facilitated by Alastair White (Headway&apos;s North East Regional Co-ordinator) and it turned out to be very informative and interesting.

The committee has two new members Alistair McDonald (Chair) and Jackie Waggott (Treasurer).

The result of the day is that we now have a firm strategy and set of targets for the short, medium and long term.

Members of the committee will now collate the information produced on the day and use it to inform their thinking when meeting with Commissioners of services.


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   <title>Headway Gateshead Christmas Party 2nd Dec 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-11-04T15:44:56Z</published>
   <updated>2008-11-04T15:54:56Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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....</summary>
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      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.   
      
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   <title>Were you there...?</title>
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   <published>2008-06-22T22:35:17Z</published>
   <updated>2008-06-22T22:44:18Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Below...a selection of photos from our recent Pie and Peas Supper Evening......</summary>
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   <title>Committee Members Wanted</title>
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   <published>2008-01-18T07:36:06Z</published>
   <updated>2008-03-08T09:51:29Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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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 or email Louise at headwaygateshead@hotmail.com.
      
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   <title>Nexus - Partners in Travel &quot;Buddy&quot; Service</title>
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   <published>2007-11-15T19:36:15Z</published>
   <updated>2007-11-15T20:02:50Z</updated>
   
   <summary>The &apos;partners&apos; in travel service provides training for adults with learning disabilities who live in Gateshead:...</summary>
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      The &apos;partners&apos; in travel service provides training for adults with learning disabilities who live in Gateshead:

      <![CDATA[This project is funded by Nexus, working in partnership with Gateshead Community Based Services:
One to one support is provided to use the bus or Metro:

<strong>The training will include:</strong>
Personal safety: Following directions: Road safety:Getting on the correct bus or Metro and much more:

<strong>You must meet one or more of the following crteria:</strong>
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.

<strong>All volunteers are trained to help you travel:</strong>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
<strong>Tel: 0191 203 3292</strong>
<strong>email: irene.storey@nexus.org.uk</strong>

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   <title>Next Social Evening</title>
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   <published>2007-08-28T18:21:29Z</published>
   <updated>2008-09-29T15:30:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<strong>7th October 2008    
</strong>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.
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   <title>Family Day at St James Park</title>
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   <published>2007-08-02T08:28:54Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-29T18:47:46Z</updated>
   
   <summary> 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...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<img alt="people" src="http://www.headwaygateshead.org/images/people2.jpg" width="98" height="77" class="img3" /> A FREE information day for survivors of brain injury, their families and carers.<br class="clearboth">
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Who should attend?</strong>
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.

<strong>Saturday 15th September, 2007
9.45 am – 3.30 pm
Newcastle United Football Club, St James’ Park, Newcastle</strong>

Here is a sample of the feedback after the event;
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<strong>"<em>Could not believe how many other people are in the same situation as me</em>”

<strong>“Please could we have another conference in the future</strong>”

<strong>“It was good to feel normal and not made to feel so odd”</strong>

<strong>“Well done and Thank You all”</strong>

<strong>“A big Thank You for a very informative day.  The efforts of everyone involved greatly appreciated”</strong></strong></em>]]>
      
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   <title>Fundraising</title>
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   <published>2007-07-17T12:26:12Z</published>
   <updated>2008-01-18T07:33:49Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<strong>Get involved</strong>

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 <a href="www.headway.org.uk/sitePages.asp?step=4&navid=77&contentid=1345 ">Headway UK site</a> or you could simply <a href="http://www.headway.org.uk/publicationSearch.asp?step=3">make a donation online</a> 

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the following for their generous sponsors;

<strong>Whickham Villa
John Bell Trust
Rothey Trust
Empower
Headway UK</strong>
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