March 2024

Upcoming Carers Education Sessions

By |March 27th, 2024|

 

Carers Education Sessions commence on Tuesday 16th and 23rd April 2024. The Sessions give a valuable insight into brain/head injuries and offer daily coping strategies for all the family. If you are interested in finding out more about Carers Education Sessions, please call 01292 618090 to speak to one of the team.

 

East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group Ten Pin Bowling Tournament

By |March 21st, 2024|

 

We were ‘bowled over’ when Clients from our East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group recently ‘got in lane’ to take part in a ten Pin Bowling tournament at The Garage Leisure Complex. Much fun was had by all! The outing was made possible following a kind donation by an East Group member, in memory of their mum.

 

Cognitive Education Course Begins

By |March 14th, 2024|

 

Our Cognitive Education Course is underway at both South and East Community Rehabilitation Groups and Clients are enjoying the opportunity to participate.

 

Recent Community Rehabilitation Group Activities

By |March 7th, 2024|

 

There’s always a good selection of activities on offer at both our South and East Community Rehabilitation Groups. The Art Group and the Craft Group have been producing some fantastic work, while others have taken part in group discussions, quizzes, a pool competition, and other games.

If you are interested in coming along to a Group, please call the office […]

February 2024

Community Rehabilitation Group News

By |February 28th, 2024|

Activities were in full swing at our South and East Community Rehabilitation Groups this week. The Art Group are honing their skills producing some fantastic charcoal and pencil drawings, while others enjoyed a variety of activities including workbooks, chess, and other games. If you are interested in coming along to a Group, please call the office on 01292 618090 […]

Share Your Views on Support for Neurological Conditions in Ayrshire

By |February 14th, 2024|

If you are living with a neurological condition such as a brain injury and access care and support services in Ayrshire (either in your own home, in the community or through specialist neuro support services) you are invited to complete a short survey to gather your thoughts on the support you receive.

The results of the survey will help to […]

Awareness raising and Prevention Campaigns in Schools

By |February 12th, 2024|

Headway Ayrshire has commenced its “Awareness Raising & Prevention Campaigns” in local Secondary Schools across Ayrshire.  The presentation is for S4, S5 & S6 pupils and the purpose of the presentation is to promote awareness of brain/head injuries associated with road traffic accidents and drugs/alcohol abuse, concussion, and the dangers of taking risks.

The Charity will continue to promote this […]

BRAW 2024 (26th to 28th April)

By |February 8th, 2024|

Headway members, family members and carers are invited to attend this year’s BRAW residential weekend!

 

The ‘best relaxation and activities weekend’ takes place at Tulliallen Police College, Kincardine, from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April.

 

Activities include massage, reiki, music, arts & crafts, walking football, new age kurling, and more!

 

Find out about cost and all the details of the weekend here: […]

Action For Brain Injury Week 2024

By |February 1st, 2024|

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headway UK has launched a new set of surveys to gather data and experiences for their Action for Brain Injury Week 2024 campaign, A Life Re-written, which looks at identity after brain injury.

The two new surveys have been written to gather first-hand insight into your thoughts and experiences around identity after brain injury. One is for people with brain injury, […]

January 2024

East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group Afternoon Sessions

By |January 31st, 2024|

Clients at our East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group have begun honing their drawing skills during the afternoon session, with fantastic results.

If you are interested in attending a Community Rehabilitation Group, please call our office on 01292 618090, and speak to one of the team.