We’re pleased to release the 2025 Headway UK Impact Report. There is no doubt that 2025 brought significant challenges to the charity sector. You can read the full report on our website: www.headway.org.uk/news-and-cam...

Do you experience executive dysfunction? We look at the cognitive, emotional and behavioural skills that are collectively described as 'executive functions', and how they are often affected by brain injury:

Small charities rely on community support. From peer support groups to rehabilitation services, these teams are helping people and families navigate life after brain injury. Behind every service is a small team making a big difference. www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y... #SmallCharityWeek

Do you struggle with continence problems after brain injury? You're not alone! Find out more about this common effect of brain injury, and get practical tips on how to cope: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Experiencing headaches after brain injury? Get tips for self-management, treatment options and info on further support:

Researchers at @@KingsCollegeLon are inviting neurorehabilitation professionals to complete a short survey into their experiences of working with TBI survivors with autism. Take part: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Our Extra Mile Award is a chance to recognise staff at Headway groups who consistently go above and beyond to support brain injury survivors, families and carers. If there's someone who deserves to be celebrated, we'd love to hear their story. Nominate them today: buff.ly/rTikm1O

Many friends will not know what a brain injury is and how it can affect someone, and therefore may not be able to understand how and why their friend has changed. Our simple guide can help to support friendships after brain injury:

June is #AphasiaAwarenessMonth In celebration of Aphasia Awareness Month, Jonathan Hirons (www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...) has released a powerful new podcast episode dedicated to breaking the isolation surrounding life after a brain injury or stroke. www.buzzsprout.com/2330771/epis...

This Father’s Day we’ve partnered with MuchLoved to create a special space where you can celebrate and remember the loved ones who mean so much to you. Together, we can remember, reflect, and celebrate the love that never fades. Leave your message here: headwayfathersdayinmemory.dedicationpage.org

Impairment of memory is one of the most common effects of a brain injury and can cause serious problems with day-to-day living.  Try these ways to manage memory problems after brain injury: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

We answer some of the helpline's most frequently asked questions about driving after brain injury - exploring how a brain injury affects someone's ability to drive, and explaining the legal requirements for those who want to get back behind the wheel... www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

🎉 Hats for Headway 2026 winners! 🎉 We’re celebrating two incredible supporters who went above and beyond this year 🎩👇

Our Achiever of the Year Award celebrates brain injury survivors whose courage and achievements in the face of adversity inspire those around them. Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Headway Award today. buff.ly/NWcr0x5

Last few places remaining for the the Great North Run, sign up today! Join us and experience the world's biggest half marathon: headwayuk.wufoo.com/forms/m1p4y5...

From 22-28 June, we’ll be hosting the BIG Headway Cuppa – and we’d love for you to join us! If you live near one of our Headway UK shops, be sure to pop in between 22-28 June when many of them will be holding their own BIG Cuppa event.

Taste and smell can be affected by injury to the nasal passages, the nerves in the nose/mouth, or to the brain itself:

Brain injury survivor Dom hopes Headway's personalised ID cards will help more brain injury survivors when they find themselves misunderstood by others.

To mark Carers Week, the Headway network of independent and volunteer-led charities held a poetry competition, inviting brain injury survivors to express their appreciation for the carers who support them every day. We're delighted to announce the winners:

"Wearing a hard hat and following the rules saves lives. If I didn't do that, I wouldn't be here to share my story." Former military medic Jez Stevens is sharing his experience to support #HardHatAwarenessWeek 2026. Read his full story: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-... #HHAW26

Many carers quietly make an extraordinary difference every day. Whether caring for a partner, parent, sibling, friend or other loved one, many people find themselves taking on a caring role overnight after a brain injury changes life in an instant.

Behind every person living with a brain injury, there is often someone providing care and support every day. This Carers Week, we're recognising the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities across the UK.

Headway is here to help. From details of support, legal advice and care services near you, to our Emergency Fund, Brain Injury Identity Card, helpline and more, find out how Headway can support you after brain injury: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...

We're proud to be supporting Hard Hat Awareness Week - a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of protecting one of our most vital organs - the brain. Whether you're working on a building site,or enjoying a hobby, a head injury can have lasting effects that change lives forever.

The Meningitis infection can pass through the brain's natural barrier & infect the meninges, causing them to swell as they attempt to stop the infection from spreading, which can cause long term effects. Find out more here:

Kristin's father sustained a life-changing brain injury when she was just six years old. Here, she shares her reflections of what it was like to cope with the ripple effects of a brain injury on the entire family:

What makes a great volunteer? According to Natalie, manager of our Mapperley shop, it's the selflessness and generosity of volunteers that make such a difference every day. "Our volunteers are the backbone of our charity shop."

A few moments from our #VolunteersWeek celebrations in Scotland. This week, we've been recognising volunteers from Headway Falkirk, North East Fife and Clyde, including a 20-year milestone for one amazing volunteer! Keep an eye out for more photos as we continue celebrating our Headway volunteers.

This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the incredible difference volunteers make across Headway every day. Chloe from our Whitchurch shop told us: "Volunteers are the life and soul of the charity shop." Read more below. 👇 www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

We're celebrating volunteers this week - why not celebrate them a little further? Nominations for the Headway Annual Awards are now open, and that includes our Volunteer of the Year Award.

Thinking about eating the right things at the right time is important in managing fatigue:

Happy #VolunteersWeek! 💙 We're celebrating the incredible volunteers who help make a difference across Headway every day. From supporting our shops and branches to raising vital funds and helping improve life after brain injury, your time and dedication change lives.

Are you a Friend of Headway? Show your support for Headway by joining us today! You will be kept up-to-date on the work of the charity, while supporting brain injury survivors, their families and carers throughout the UK:

The Headway Emergency Fund provides one-off grants to help survivors & their families cope with the practical implications of brain injury. Since its launch, we have supported thousands of families and provided grants of more than half a million pounds.

We’re proud to share this fantastic documentary created by final year student Izzy, featuring members of Headway Tamworth and Lichfield.

Throughout this year’s Action for Brain Injury Week, many of you shared your experiences of isolation and loneliness after brain injury with us. We know that feeling lonely or disconnected can be incredibly difficult, but hearing from people who truly understand can make a real difference.

As #ABIWeek comes to a close, we’re delighted to welcome Dr Bruce Powell as a new Headway UK ambassador.

When a brain injury takes away your independence, it also takes away your old social life, leaving you feeling left behind and vulnerable.

This week in parliament, brain injury survivors and carers shared their experiences of isolation and loneliness with MPs and members of the House of Lords as part of our ‘We see you’ campaign for Action for Brain Injury Week.

The isolation felt after a brain injury doesn’t always just affect the brain injury survivor –carers can also watch their lives slip away as their attention is needed elsewhere.

Isolation after brain injury can happen quietly. Plans get cancelled. Conversations become harder. Confidence fades and, over time, loneliness can begin to grow.

Imagine for one moment waking up tomorrow and realising from the minute you open your eyes that no one speaks to you. Not a solitary word. No messages. No phone calls. No emails. Not a single conversation.https://youtu.be/9oFJjd5fB0U

The results are in. Over the past few weeks, brain injury survivors and carers have shared their experiences through our Action for Brain Injury Week survey. And one message came through clearly: after brain injury, loneliness and isolation can become part of everyday life.

The impact of brain injury can be devastating for both survivors and their loved ones. It leaves lives upturned, futures more uncertain, and once-familiar relationships changed. Plans get cancelled, messages go unanswered, invitations stop coming and, slowly, isolation settles in.

Many friends won't know what a brain injury is and how it can affect someone, and therefore may not be able to understand how and why their friend has changed. Here are 5 top tips to help support friends after a brain injury: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Rob Dinwoodie began to experiment with photography to support his rehabilitation after a severe brain injury. He quickly discovered a talent for the art and has gone on to create a hugely varied portfolio of amazing photographs. Read Rob's story:

The day has arrived - it's #HatsForHeadway! 🧢🪖⛑️👒🎩🎓 To take part, all you have to do is: ▪️Snap a selfie ▪️Share it on social media using #HatsForHeadway ▪️Donate £5 by texting HATSFIVE to 70580* Every hat equals more funding towards our vital support for those affected by brain injury.

We need your help. We could receive a £5,000 donation through your nomination. That could fund 227 calls to our free Helpline, enabling a survivor or loved one to receive specialist advice from someone like me when they don’t know where to turn. movementforgood.com/draws/specia...

She’s done it! ✈️ Our colleague Liz and her friends have officially completed their skydive in memory of her dear friend and colleague, Julie - raising over £1,500 for Headway UK!

Any Rik Mayall fans in our community? 👀 “Working with Rik and other Grim Tales – a Q&A with Bob Baldwin” at the Norbury Theatre in Droitwich will be supporting Headway UK through ticket sales 💙 Find out more: www.rikmayallcomedyfestival.com/events/worki...