Tuesday, 28th April, 2026
Headway Tyneside launched ‘My Brain Star’ to support our members After a brain injury, it can be hard to tell how far you’ve come. My Brain Star is a tool that makes it easier — showing your progress, step by step, in a way that’s personal to you. And for...
Wednesday, 26th November, 2025
Understanding Dysphagia What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is a term for difficulties with chewing or swallowing food and fluids. Dysphagia is common after brain injury. For some people it improves during early recovery, though for others it can last months or become a...
Wednesday, 26th November, 2025
Christmas can be a stressful time for many people for many reasons. For unpaid carers, the challenges of looking after someone, combined with the additional pressures of Christmas, can be extra challenging. Julie King, our Family Support Officer shares her top tips...
Wednesday, 29th October, 2025
Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights Carers Rights Day raises awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve. This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20th...
Tuesday, 30th September, 2025
Congratulations to Rachel Lees, 'Volunteer of the Year' finalist Volunteer of the Year Finalist Headway Tyneside is thrilled to share that Rachel Lees has been announced as one of three finalists at Headway’s National Annual Awards. She has been invited to a...
