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Calling All Budding Poets!

Calling all budding poets!! Headway UK would like you to put pen to paper and write or record a poem, haiku, or ditty in appreciation of Carers or from a Carer’s perspective.

 

If that’s got your creative juices flowing, please see the information below for details on how and where to submit your entry.

 

 

 

A Big Thank You to Dominic!

 

We were absolutely delighted to receive this fantastic key holder, very kindly gifted to us by Headway Ayrshire Client Dominic Dougherty, who made it himself. It has pride of place in our Staff hub. We are very proud of Dominic’s progress and achievements! Well done and thank you, Dominic!

Digby Brown Head Injury Information Day

 

On Tuesday 14th May 2024 Digby Brown are hosting a Head Injury Information Day at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Glasgow.

The information day provides the opportunity to learn about head and brain injury, meet services and support groups, and participate in workshops.

If you would like to sign up for this event, please see the flyer below.

 

 

 

By |April 29th, 2024|News|0 Comments|

Recent Carers Education Sessions

 

 

Carers Education Sessions recently took place on Tuesday 16th and 23rd April and were well received.

The Sessions give a valuable insight into brain/head injuries and offer daily coping strategies for all the family. The next round of sessions is due to take place in October 2024.

If you are interested in finding out more about Carers Education Sessions, please call […]

By |April 25th, 2024|News|0 Comments|

Alex’s Artistic Achievement

 

This beautiful charcoal drawing was produced at our Art Group by South Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation group member, Alex Bell. Alex is relatively new to the Art Group and has really taken to charcoal drawing, showing amazing promise! This lovely piece was very kindly purchased by Kim and Roy Cuthbert at the Group’s recent coffee morning. Thank you to Alex […]

By |April 22nd, 2024|News|0 Comments|

Presentation of Ten Pin Bowling Trophy

 

In February, Clients from our East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group took part in a Ten Pin Bowling tournament. This was enjoyed by all. Tournament winner Anne Lindsay was ‘bowled over’ to be awarded this fabulous trophy by East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group Client, Louise Kirkwood. The outing was made possible following a kind donation by the Kirkwood family, in […]

By |April 18th, 2024|News|0 Comments|

Numeracy & Literacy Tuition

 

Clients from our South and East Community Rehabilitation Groups benefitting from Numeracy and Literacy tuition. Difficulties with Numeracy and Literacy can often be experienced following an acquired brain injury and this is something we can offer support with, through tailored tuition.

 

If this is something you feel you could benefit from support with, please give our office a call on […]

By |April 11th, 2024|News|0 Comments|

Spring Coffee Mornings

 

Plenty of fun was had at the South and East Community Rehabilitation Group Coffee Mornings on the 26th and 28th of March. There were crafts, handmade by Headway Ayrshire Clients, a fantastic array of raffle prizes and the opportunity to eat your own bodyweight in cake! It was lovely to share the mornings with Clients, their families and friends […]

East Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group Ten Pin Bowling Tournament

 

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.

 

By |March 21st, 2024|News|0 Comments|

Cognitive Education Course Begins

 

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

 

By |March 14th, 2024|News|0 Comments|