Look Ahead in the North 2026

Look Ahead in the North 2026

Look Ahead in the North (LAN) is a residential weekend taking place each year at The Calvert Trust, Kielder. The event sees members from all of the Northern branches of Headway come together to enjoy a weekend of activities and socialising. In 2026 the event took...
Carers’ Rights Day 2025

Carers’ Rights Day 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...
Rachel to be recognised at National Award Ceremony

Rachel to be recognised at National Award Ceremony

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...
Headway Tyneside’s Annual General Meeting, 2025

Headway Tyneside’s Annual General Meeting, 2025

Headway Tyneside's Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 10th July Chair's Report Thank you all for attending this AGM, and a particular mention to our Anthony, one of our service users. I believe that everyone connected with Headway Tyneside should be extremely...
New to Headway: LET’S DANCE!

New to Headway: LET’S DANCE!

Headway Tyneside has partnered with professional dancer Megan Brown to launch a dance class for people with brain injury. These sessions will be free of change thanks to generous funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.   Why dance? Moving is great for...
Newcastle United Foundation honours walking footballer

Newcastle United Foundation honours walking footballer

Huge congratulations to James, who was named Disability Player of the Year at the Newcastle United Foundation awards ceremony earlier this month Walking Football Award Winner  James underwent surgery to remove a non-malignant cyst on his brain in his 40s, but the next...