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Nobby Stiles' death linked to heading footballs, coroner rules
Headway UK has renewed its call for further research into the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts in sport, following a coroner's ruling that repeated heading of footballs contributed to the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles.
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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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Small change, big difference
Do you have foreign coins and notes tucked away after a trip abroad? Now you can donate it to Headway, turning unused holiday money into support for people affected by brain injury.
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Another delay to government’s ABI Action Plan
The Government’s long-awaited plan to improve lives and support for brain injury survivors is being delayed yet again.
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Hats for Headway 2026 winners!
Hats for Headway was back on 15 May and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the wacky and wonderful hats supporters wore to help raise awareness and funds for people affected by brain injury.
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Headway UK Impact Report
Headway UK is pleased to release its 2025 Impact Report.
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Carers Week 2026
Headway UK is delighted to join Carers UK and other charities to celebrate Carers Week.
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Thanks for choosing to volunteer with Headway!
June 1 – 7 marks Volunteers’ Week- an annual celebration and a chance to recognise the incredible people freely giving their time to enrich the lives of those around them.
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Brain injury survivors and carers share their experiences in parliament for ABI Week
MPs met in Westminster this week to hear from brain injury survivors and carers about Headway UK’s ‘We see you’ campaign for ABI Week.
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We see you: loneliness after brain injury
The impact of brain injury can be devastating for both survivors and their loved ones. It leaves lives upturned, futures more uncertain, and once-familiar relationships changed. It reshapes how you fit into the world and how close you feel to the people in it.
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Headway UK announces annual conference for 2026
Following the sell-out success of the 2025 conference Headway UK is pleased to announce the 2026 conference: Reintegration in Action: Community, Family, and the Future of Brain Injury Care.
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Voter ID and accessible voting: all you need to know about the May 2026 elections
Voters are going to the polls across Scotland, Wales and parts of England on Thursday 7 May. Here’s what you need to know
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