From campaigning and policy developments to inspiring stories, fundraising and updates from across our network, find out what’s happening and why it matters.
Explore our latest news below.
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Headway’s reaction to the Government’s welfare announcements
Brain injury survivors have a fundamental right to receive the help, support, and understanding they need to live fulfilling and, where possible, independent lives.
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Headway's first-ever virtual walking challenge a great success!
February 2025 saw our very first virtual challenge of walking 90km in the month. Over 800 people registered for the challenge, with 50% of these actively fundraising!
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On a good day
Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI Week) is Headway’s annual campaign to raise awareness and understanding of brain injury.
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Headway urges new health minister to make progress on ABI strategy
Headway has written to the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, to seek assurances that progress on improving life after brain injury will not be further delayed by ministerial change.
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Headway expresses deepest sympathy for the family of John Cooney
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of John Cooney following a boxing-related brain injury.
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By the Bedside: Support our vital appeal
Brain injuries don’t take a holiday over Christmas; they can be devastating, and change lives in a heartbeat.
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Stockport man wins national award after 40 years volunteering for brain injury charity
A man from Stockport has received a national award from Headway – the brain injury association, to celebrate an incredible 40 years of volunteering.
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East Lothian woman wins national award for 20 years of dedication to Scotland brain injury charity
A woman from East Lothian has been recognised for ‘going the extra mile’ for brain injury survivors, receiving an award from Headway, the leading UK brain injury charity.
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Palestinian mother who moved family to UK after son's life-changing brain injury wins national award
A woman who gave up her life and home in Bethlehem to move to London to care for her son after he sustained a severe brain injury has received a national award from Headway – the brain injury association.
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Cardiff brain injury survivor and artist wins national award
A brain injury survivor from Wales has won a national award from leading UK brain injury charity, Headway – the brain injury association.
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Retiring charity Chair wins national award after 25 years of dedication
A Birmingham man who has been involved in leading a brain injury charity for 25 years has received a national Outstanding Contribution award from Headway – the brain injury association.
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Potential Council Tax reductions for brain injury survivors
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis and his team have highlighted a way that some brain injury survivors may be able to claim a Council Tax discount.
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