HeadwayGsy

Local charity supporting islanders and their families who are living with the long term effects of brain injury

[Social Investment Fund @SIFGsy]

Hear Orla explain how @HeadwayGsy provides amazing support to people with brain injuries - SIF is proud to support their work with grants for rent, with thanks to funding from the CI lottery #morethanjustaticket

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Headway Training - Understanding MY brain injury - Christmas Special

If you've experienced brain injury and are struggling to adjust to a new identity, join us & guest speakers online for our free Understanding MY Brain Injury training course on 13/12/23.
https://t.co/Vtw9bWHGeR

[HeadwayGsy @HeadwayGsy]

Did you know that when you buy a Christmas Channel Islands Lottery ticket you are supporting local charities like Headway Guernsey?!! Thank you Channel Islands Lottery and SIF for a grant which has secured our rent for a year. 📷

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

While there is no cure for memory problems after brain injury, there are a number of strategies that for many people make it easier to live with.

Explore our 5 top tips here: https://t.co/TG39yeytRp

#MemoryLoss

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

A key aim of Headway's #BrainDrain campaign was to give brain injury survivors tools to help them to better explain their fatigue to those around them.

Share our fatigue video to raise awareness: https://t.co/4ZCeyPCEDR

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Effects of brain injury: Ataxia
Irregular, uncontrolled movement or tremor affecting any part of the body. Can cause problems with:
Fine motor skills
Speech and swallowing
Muscle weakness
Continence
Eyesight
Headaches
Dizziness
https://t.co/6z0zWQhMqR
#Ataxia #BrainInjury

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

People with brain injuries often report that not only has their ability to carry out parenting roles been affected by their injury, but also their relationship with their children has changed. Find out more: https://t.co/e7tUtvNcB3

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

When the brain is injured, the ability to interpret visual information can be affected in different ways. We share these commonly used methods to help manage visual problems: https://t.co/2uHX6A6B90

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Effects of brain injury: Weakness or paralysis
Problems with weakness & paralysis can affect the ability to use one’s limbs safely. Activities such as washing and dressing may be difficult or even impossible to do without assistance or aids.
https://t.co/6z0zWQhMqR

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

"You have to accept things are different and then learn ways to make them work for you."

Brain injury survivors share the biggest challenges they have faced after brain injury, and the steps they took to overcome them: https://t.co/aL3RHBasag

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Physical effects of brain injury: Spasticity
Muscles may go into ‘spasm’ – where they contract, and can feel like a squeezing sensation. This may cause limbs to feel stiff/tight, can limit a survivor’s range of movement, and be painful or uncomfortable.

https://t.co/DCNIrVBN9P

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Write down how you feel when you are angry. You can show this to someone you trust later and get another point of view.

We’ve put together a list of 10 ways to help control and manage anger after brain injury: https://t.co/jflYeGI8Zb

[HeadwayGsy @HeadwayGsy]

Thank you SO much to everyone that came along to our "5 for Headway" fun run on Sunday! We are still buzzing from the event and hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

[HeadwayGsy @HeadwayGsy]

https://t.co/x5zaAEUhS1

[HeadwayGsy @HeadwayGsy]

Sign up to our fun run to get your hands on one of these LIMITED T-shirts! We will be at Headway HQ (based at KGV) this Thursday from 5pm-7pm for those who want to grab their T-shirt and race number before the event. If not, come a little earlier to collect them on Sunday.

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

“How have I coped? Basically recognising the problem, which is not so easy. Oh, and learning to count to ten...even twenty when needed!” We’ve put together a list of 10 ways to help control and manage anger after brain injury: https://t.co/jflYeGI8Zb

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

It’s World Mental Health Day.
Let's talk about mental health.
Let's listen to each other.
Let's ask for help.

💚Be kind. Be patient. Don’t misread the signs. See the Hidden Me.💚

See factsheet for more: https://t.co/ECx9cFIsmA...

#WMHD #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

[HeadwayGsy @HeadwayGsy]

A reminder to get signed up to our fun run..with a brand new 5 mile route...! Also options of 5k and 500m, we welcome anyone to get involved, at any pace! Sign up's are coming in and T-shirts being printed. We hope to see you there!!
https://t.co/cxqgOFVhb6

[HeadwayGsy @HeadwayGsy]

We have gone LIVE!! Our first ever fun run will be held on Sunday 22nd October. Thank you to #SureCommunityFoundation for sponsoring this event!

https://t.co/1ebXuZSqBr

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Different mental abilities are located in different parts of the brain, so a brain injury can often damage skills such as speed of thought, memory, understanding, concentration, solving problems and using language. Find out more about these common effects: https://t.co/gx2GNjOoVb