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: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Meningitis

Meningitis is a bacterial, viral or fungal infection that can cause inflammation of the protective membranes that line the brain (the meninges).

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Did you know carbon monoxide poisoning can cause severe brain injury? Find out how to stay safe: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Carbon monoxide poisoning

CO exposure can lead to anoxic brain injury and this section explains what CO poisoning is, its symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it.

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Brain Injury and Me is an exciting section of our website where we share stories of individual experiences of brain injury. Why not share yours? www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Brain injury and me

Giving a voice to people affected by brain injury

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"To have accomplished this means so very much" Glen Hickman, a brain injury survivor, has completed an extraordinary challenge of cycling over 1000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Thank you Glen! Read through this incredible journey: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Just a few days left to nominate! 💙 Outstanding carers who go above and beyond for a loved one with brain injury ⭐ Companies making a real difference for people affected by brain injury www.headway.org.uk/about-headwa...

Taste and smell can be affected by injury to the nasal passages, the nerves in the nose/mouth, or to the brain itself: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

5 ways to cope with taste and smell problems after brain injury

After a brain injury, many people report that their senses of taste and/or smell have been affected. We've put together a lift of five strategies to help those affected.

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“Local Headway charities cannot afford to wait any longer.” 💬 CEO Luke Griggs Headway UK has written to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, calling for a reversal of the increase in National Insurance contributions paid by employers. Read the full article: www.headway.org.uk/news-and-cam...

Carers provide extraordinary support for a loved one with brain injury often with little recognition. If someone has made a real difference to the life of a brain injury survivor through their dedication, compassion and support, nominate them for a Headway Award. www.headway.org.uk/about-headwa...

We're delighted that brain injury survivor and former Achiever of the Year winner, Dom Hurley will be joining @concussedsam.bsky.social to co-host of the 2026 Headway Annual Awards! Know an individual or organisation that deserves recognition? Nominate today! 👉️ www.headway.org.uk/about-headwa...

Are you a finance professional looking for a new challenge? We're looking for a Financial Controller to join the team at Headway UK. 📅 Closing date: 12 August 2026 🔗 Apply now: www.headway.org.uk/about-headwa... Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your network.

Jacko @thebreathrunningcoach is running a World Record 100 Consecutive Ultramarathons for #HeadwayUK & @headforchange, having sugfered his own traumatic brain injury in 2013. Watch the latest vid: youtu.be/k2rRUFozDok?... DONATE HERE - givestar.io/gs/mission-i...

Well THIS was UNEXPECTED...WORLD RECORD 100 CONSECUTIVE ULTRAMARATHONS

I’m running a World Record 100 Consecutive Ultramarathons for 2 brain injury charities Headway UK & Head for Change, having sugfered my own traumatic brain injury in 2013. DONATE HERE -…

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Many people living with brain injury experience challenges that can't be seen by others. Often described as a hidden disability, brain injury can affect memory, fatigue, emotions, relationships and everyday life. Understanding makes a difference. Find support: www.headway.org.uk/supporting-y...

Our community always shares such thoughtful perspectives. What's something you've discovered about yourself since your brain injury? We'd love to hear your experience if you're comfortable sharing in the replies 💙

RT @Champrugby: David Jackson is running MISSION IN-POSSIBLE to raise £1 million for @HeadwayUK and @Head4Change Donate here: t.co/c8Lp15DJqj

Mission IN-Possible: 100 Consecutive Ultramarathons

World Record 100 Consecutive Ultramarathons, for 2 brain injury charities... for 100 days! It’s about choosing to believe that even after life-changing...

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Follow Jacko's incredible challenge #MissionINPossible - Keep going Jacko! ⭐👟🫶 youtube.com/shorts/b1piQ...

World record attempt for 2 brain injury charities- Headway UK & Head for Change

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We're delighted that brain injury survivor and former Achiever of the Year winner, Dom Hurley BEM will be joining @concussedsam.bsky.social to co-host of the 2026 Headway Annual Awards.

Nobby Stiles' death linked to heading footballs, coroner rules Read our statement here: www.headway.org.uk/news-and-cam...

⭐️⭐️PUBLISH THE PLAN⭐️⭐️ We are asking people to urgently sign an open letter to the Health Secretary asking for the promised Brain Injury Action Plan to be published. Please follow the link to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

💙 Every conversation about childhood brain injury matters. By raising awareness, we can help more children and families feel understood, supported and less alone. Please share this post, start a conversation, and help us shine a light on childhood brain injury. ✨ #ChildhoodBrainInjury

Registrations open for the Headway UK Conference 2026. Reintegration in Action: Community, Family, and the Future of Brain Injury Care 9 October 2026 Pullman Hotel, St Pancras, London Find out more and book your place: www.headway.org.uk/about-headwa... #BrainInjury #Neurorehabilitation #HeadwayUK

Watch this 🫶 film from @headway_salford RT @ViaductVideo: A fundraising film for the brain injury charity @HeadwayUK #lovewhatyoudo #BrainInjuryAwareness #braininjury #BrainInjuryRecovery #braininjurysupport #braininjurysurvivor #strokesurvivor #strokeawareness #strokerehabilitation #neurological

Congratulations to @WheelPower and corporate partner @ActiveCareGroup on this exciting milestone! Access to specialist rehabilitation can make a life-changing difference for people rebuilding their lives after brain injury and other neurological conditions.

Olly Mithchard: Sun, sea and solo travels ☀️ Olly’s life changed in an instant when he was knocked down by a motorcycle as he walked across a Zebra crossing in March 2012. Find out how Olly rebuilt his life and read his top travel tips: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Olly Mitchard

Olly had to relearn to walk after a brain injury, and now lives with epilepsy, sleep apnoea and PTSD, but remarkably his health conditions haven’t put him off exploring the world.

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Brain injury can change the way someone thinks, feels & behaves and can also affect their physical ability. This can sometimes affect the relationships they have with their friends. We have created 5 top tips for friends to better understand brain injury: www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-...

Friends: 5 ways to support someone with a brain injury

Brain injury can cause changes in the way a person thinks, feels and behaves and can also affect their physical ability. This can sometimes affect the relationships they have with their friends. Many…

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RT @Head4Change: A huge thank you to David Jackson, who's starting Mission IN-Possible today! He’s attempting a world-record-breaking endurance challenge to raise £1M for @HeadwayUK and Head for Change. Please get involved and support David’s incredible mission t.co/WX5JrtsVI6

Have you been lucky enough to get a place in the London Marathon 2027? Use your own place to run for Headway UK, contact our team via events@headway.org.uk to join Team Headway today!

The disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms has described Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as not fit for purpose, with the interim findings of his review highlighting concerns that many claimants find the assessment process dehumanising. Read Headway's response: www.headway.org.uk/news-and-cam...

Government admits PIP is not fit for purpose

The disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms has described Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as not fit for purpose

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The summer edition of Headway News magazine is out now 😎 As always, this issue brings together the stories, achievements and voices that make the Headway community so special, and this season, there is certainly plenty to celebrate... www.headway.org.uk/news-and-cam...

Headway News summer 2026

As always, this issue brings together the stories, achievements and voices that make the Headway community so special, and this season, there is certainly plenty to celebrate.

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⭐ New for 2026: Headway's Corporate Awards We are looking for organisations that are making a genuine difference for people affected by brain injury. The new categories: ✔️ Pro Bono Impact Award ✔️ Brain Injury Inclusive Award Nominate before 31 July.

RT @Head4Change: Mission IN-Possible starts in 10 days! David Jackson is attempting a world-record-breaking endurance challenge, running 200 marathons in 100 consecutive days to raise £1 million for @HeadwayUK and Head for Change. t.co/WX5JrtsVI6 @AlixPopham @melliebrampops