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Headway Annual Awards 2026: Meet your finalists!
The Headway Annual Awards is the biggest event in Headway’s calendar. It’s a day for celebrating the dedication, growth and outstanding achievements of brain injury survivors, carers, volunteers, and others in the Headway community across the United Kingdom.
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Headway UK saddened by death of footballer Jesus de Miguel
Headway UK is deeply saddened to hear of the death of footballer Jesus de Miguel following injuries he sustained during a Spanish second-division match.
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Welcome to our new website!
Welcome to Headway UK’s new website, designed to make it easier for people affected by brain injury to find the support, information and services they need.
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Headway UK Christmas Cards 2026
There are six brilliant cards to choose from this year, including three that were created by Headway service users.
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New Chancellor’s first budget fails to deliver for charities
Charities need meaningful government action, but the government’s Autumn Statement offers little relief.
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British singer songwriter shares emotional recovery from stroke aged 39
British singer Michael Kiwanuka has revealed he is recovering from a stroke and is encouraging others to get their blood pressure tested.
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Headway UK welcomes football safety measures following Billy Vigar tragedy
Headway UK has welcomed measures aimed at improving safety at football grounds, following the death of Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar one year ago.
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'A little concussed' is not a green light to return to sport
Headway UK has welcomed comments from UFC champion Sean Strickland after he admitted he was "an idiot" for not wearing a helmet during a high-speed off-road vehicle crash.
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‘Working With Rik and Other Grim Tales’ helps raise funds for Headway UK
An event featuring exclusive never-been-seen material by comedy legend Rik Mayall helped to raise money to support brain injury survivors.
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Understanding of brain injury must be central to any PIP reforms
Emerging recommendations from Sir Stephen Timms' review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) contain some encouraging proposals, but concerns remain.
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From pitch to pavement: Celtic legends Simon Donnelly and Jackie McNamara to take on London Marathon for Headway UK
Former Scotland internationals and Celtic FC legends Simon Donnelly and Jackie McNamara have officially traded their football boots for running shoes to take on the 2027 London Marathon in aid of Headway UK.
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Headway UK probation scheme helps support former prisoners
A brain injury support programme designed to help people on probation rebuild their lives after release has been successfully piloted across the South Central region.
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