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Absolute honour and privilege to have been invited to the Royal Garden party today as one of the representatives of Headway Northumberland to celebrate being awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Proud to support brain injury survivors in Northumberland.

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Supporting Hats for Headway at the Alnwick drop in #Headway

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Couldn't be more proud to be part of this amazing charity, congratulations to all our volunteers

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Very proud today to be announced as recipients of the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. Thank you to all our volunteers who ensure we provide invaluable service and support to our members.

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Very proud today to be announced as recipients of the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. Thank you to all our volunteers who ensure we provide invaluable service and support to our members.

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Congratulations Julie from all of Headway Northumberland's fellow trustees and our members, incredible news

[BRAINBOX @BRAINBOX_UK]

Brainbox is excited to deliver the news that today Julie Cordon has been appointed as Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland. Congratulations Julie!

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Thank you to Brainbox for their informative and helpful training and for including Headway Northumberland trustees in the session.

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Lively Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training today in Newcastle with @BRAINBOX_UK trustees and volunteers. Thank you @franmayes & @AC_MedNeg and @IMNewcastle for providing the perfect venue and accommodation and thank you @JohnnyCordon for an interesting and enjoyable session.

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Headway Northumberland trustees #HatsForHeadway @CalvertTrust

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Thank you to all the Headway Northumberland volunteers your time and effort are so very much appreciated. You are all wonderful.

[United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum @UKABIF]

Brilliant planning meeting today with Chris and Natasa - so much happening #despitebrexit #watchthisspace #TimeforChange #braininjury

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

The cognitive effects of a brain injury affect the way a person thinks, learns and remembers. You can find out more about the cognitive effects of a brain injury on our website:

https://t.co/gx2GNk5ZMJ

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Brain injury can significantly impact on a person's ability to make decisions.

This page gives information on how to help people make their own decisions after brain injury, and gives guidance on how to act on their behalf if they are unable to do so.

https://t.co/FfVf8kqDAo

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With the right support and planning, many people do successfully get back to work after brain injury.

Read some strategies that might help here:

https://t.co/Le52QF38vS

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A change that will benefit many people living with the long-term hidden effects of brain injury.

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Although we may take it for granted, driving is a very complex activity requiring a number of cognitive and physical skills, as well as the ability to co-ordinate these. Any of these skills may be impaired after a brain injury.

https://t.co/hsuzzgJ0G8

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Read inspiring stories from brain injury survivors and share your own story here:

https://t.co/lPA329VjTM

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Simon Dobbin: Brain-damaged football fan's family want law change

https://t.co/zgqvzyYUhM

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Our Brain Drain: Wake up to fatigue campaign showed that almost 90% of brain injury survivors’ lives are negatively affected by ‘pathological fatigue’.

We asked our followers on social media to share what fatigue means to them.

https://t.co/cywaZwwEDH

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As with in life in general, accidents and collisions can occur in contact sports – with head injuries commonplace in sports such as football, rugby, hockey and many others.

Find out more about our concussion campaign #concussionaware

https://t.co/38G6jm3cxK

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An interesting article about the realities of having a hidden disability: "My disabilities are invisible. I shouldn’t have to prove them to strangers." https://t.co/lLklLW7j6e

[HeadwayNorthCumbria @HeadwayNCumbria]

The Cumberland News has published an article about Headway North Cumbria member, Adrian Hope. The report tells of Adrian's challenges following being diagnosed with a brain tumour and the support received from @HeadwayUK.
https://t.co/HUezVQSORs