http://www.headwaygateshead.org/ en Copyright 2010 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:44:24 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 21 July 2010 - Picnic and discovery walk at Saltwell Park 19 August 2010 - Baltic art centre - tour and talk 23 September 2010 - Willow sculpture Telephone: 0191 445 6407 to book a place. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/07/dates_for_forthcoming_events.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/07/dates_for_forthcoming_events.html News Support Meetings Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:44:24 +0000 We will be at Est restaurant in the MetroCentre on Tuesday 6 July. Please ring for further details and to book a place on 0191 4456407. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/06/ciao_-_come_and_join_us_at_the.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/06/ciao_-_come_and_join_us_at_the.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:51:40 +0000 There may not have been any sunshine on 8 June at the Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside summer party but inside Whickham Villa health club the social gathering enjoyed using the swimming pool and having a range of relaxing treatments such as massages, manicures and pedicures. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/06/summary_of_the_summer_social.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/06/summary_of_the_summer_social.html Events Support Meetings summer Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:14:36 +0000 Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside and Headway Tynedale were "hanging around" together at the Calvert Trust activity centre on Wednesday 26 May 2010. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/06/hanging_about_at_the_calvert_t.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/06/hanging_about_at_the_calvert_t.html Events Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:11:02 +0000 My name is Claire Tritton and i am the new community development officer for Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside. My role includes providing information and advice to people with brain injuries and their families and carers and to set up social activities. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/05/hello_from_the_new_community_d.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/05/hello_from_the_new_community_d.html News Tue, 18 May 2010 15:07:40 +0000 Forthcoming activities 6 July 2010 - Pizza/Pasta night at Est restaurant in the MetroCentre 21 July 2010 - Picnic in the park and Saltwell discovery tour Please note there will not be a social meeting on 3 August 2010 19 August 2010 - Baltic art centre - discover more about the exhibitions and plan a workshop 23 September 2010 - Willow sculpture Please contact Claire if you are interested in attending any of the activities or events on 0191 445 6407. ]]> http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/05/_dates_for_the_diary.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/05/_dates_for_the_diary.html Support Meetings Tue, 18 May 2010 14:47:45 +0000 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 http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/01/headway_gateshead_and_south_ty.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/01/headway_gateshead_and_south_ty.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:45:57 +0000 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 "Hippotherapy" - 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 http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/01/social_evenings.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/01/social_evenings.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:43:27 +0000 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. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/01/happy_new_year.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2010/01/happy_new_year.html Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:54:48 +0000 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 http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/10/nhs_south_of_tyne_brain_injury.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/10/nhs_south_of_tyne_brain_injury.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:29:12 +0000 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 'Deprivation of Liberty' 3rd November - Holistic Therapy Session plus Quiz Night 1st December - Xmas Dinner - Further details to follow http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/08/upcoming_events.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/08/upcoming_events.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:51:42 +0000 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 "Way Ahead" 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. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/06/july_social_meeting.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/06/july_social_meeting.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:27:26 +0000 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 http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/04/upcoming_social_events_-_05050.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/04/upcoming_social_events_-_05050.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:44:38 +0000 On 26/01/09 the Headway Gateshead Committee held a strategy/planning day at Irwin Mitchell's office in Newcastle. ]]> http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/02/headway_gateshead_2009_strateg.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2009/02/headway_gateshead_2009_strateg.html News Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:10:28 +0000 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. http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2008/11/headway_gateshead_christmas_pa.html http://www.headwaygateshead.org/2008/11/headway_gateshead_christmas_pa.html Events Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:44:56 +0000