From campaigning and policy developments to inspiring stories, fundraising and updates from across our network, find out what’s happening and why it matters.
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New NICE guideline on brain injury rehabilitation offers ‘clear roadmap for change’
Headway welcomes ambitious new NICE guidance that could transform rehabilitation for people living with acquired brain injury.
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Neuroplasticity in Action national conference
We were proud to host the highly anticipated Neuroplasticity in Action conference; it proved to be a positive and thought-provoking event that brought together professionals from across the brain injury sector.
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A day to remember: Headway Charity Golf Day raises over £17,500
Headway’s Charity Golf Day in September saw 18 teams tee off for a good cause- raising over £17,500 in the process.
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'Investment in vocational rehab vital', Headway tells MPs
Headway UK has responded to a parliamentary committee calling for evidence on employment support for disabled people.
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Footballer Billy Vigar dies at 21 following a brain injury
We are deeply saddened by the death of footballer Billy Vigar, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
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We're on Vinted!
The Retail team at Headway UK – the brain injury association has launched a Vinted store (@headwayukshop) as a pioneering way to reach shoppers across the UK and raise vital funds to support our work improving life after brain injury. Expanding our presence online makes it easier than ever for supporters to discover quality second‑hand items while helping to fund our services.
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Retired rugby pro takes on two marathons a day for a week for brain injury charities
A retired rugby stalwart and brain injury survivor ran not one but two marathons a day for a week to raise funds for two brain injury charities.
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Determined son takes on 74 ultramarathons in 74 days for 'selfless' mum
A determined ultra-runner has set himself an ambitious challenge of running 74 ultramarathons in 74 days, in honour of his best friend, his mum, who sustained a brain injury earlier this year.
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Star-studded celebration for Charles Dale’s epic fundraising motorcycle challenge
On Wednesday, 3 September, at a special chequered flag event at the iconic biking venue, The Bike Shed, in London, renowned actor Charles Dale celebrated the completion of his 3,200-mile fundraising motorcycle challenge.
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London runner to take on ‘world’s most beautiful marathon’ in honour of childhood best friend
A London runner is set to take on a gruelling mountain marathon in honour of his childhood friend who sustained a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car.
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Health minister responds to Headway’s When Funding Fails report
Minister commits to working with Headway on ABI Action plan.
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Headway expresses deepest sympathy following deaths of Hiromasa Urakawa and Shigetoshi Kotari
We are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of Hiromasa Urakawa and Shigetoshi Kotari, who both sustained fatal brain injuries during a boxing event held in Tokyo on 2 August.
