Headway Birmingham & Solihull provide advice, support & services for those affected by brain injury in the local area. Call 0121 457 7541 for more information.
West Midlands, England
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Headway House clients recently enjoyed a memory session delivered by volunteer Amirah, with a game of Hangman! The session was a great opportunity to exercise their brains, practise memory and thinking skills, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Sutton House clients took time to mark Remembrance by taking part in a special art therapy session, painting beautiful poppies to display around the hub.
A lovely way for everyone to come together, reflect and remember.
Sutton House clients took park in a session exploring seasonal burnout and how the colder, darker months can affect our physical and mental wellbeing.
Remember, it's okay to slow down, take a break and give yourself a little extra care during the colder months.
Our Community Outreach client, Teresa, loves playing word games and she has come out victorious several times recently as she's pitched her wits against her support worker.
Teresa is Scabble Champion and Top Banana in her new game Bananagrams!
Great fun and a proper challenge.
Before sustaining a brain injury, CO client Dave loved going to the gym. With the support and encouragement of his support worker, Dave has been able to get back into the gym and rediscover something he really enjoys.
Keep up the fantastic work Dave!
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Community Outreach client Chantelle recently bought herself a jigsaw puzzle and decided to get it started.
Chantelle really enjoyed piecing the puzzle together and found it was a great way to practise her concentration and keep her brain active.
#NewHobby
Community Outreach client Angelina enjoyed a fantastic trip to Lizzie's Farm in Bromsgrove with her support worker. They spent time exploring and looking at the animals, with the Highland cows being a particular favourite!
#BrainInjury #BuildingConfidence #MakingMenories
Throwback to the summer and what Community Outreach client Paul & his Outreach Worker Jon called their 'gardening partnership'!
Paul directed the planting & Jon did the spadework (trowel work)!
Paul always says being outside in his garden is his best medicine. #braininjurysupport
A big thank you to Natalie, our wonderful seated dance instructor, who we welcomed back to the Sutton House hub to deliver a fun and lively seated dance session for our clients! A huge thanks to William H Painter Funeral Directors for funding the sessions.
Hospital dog Molly is a tonic to all who meet her, including our Hospital Link Workers Steph & Indi pictured with Caroline from UHB Pets in Hospital during a visit to @GoodHopeHospital for today's #WorldStrokeDay.
Thanks to @UHBCharity who fund Pets in Hospital for use of the pic
Sutton House clients have been learning about calcium and why it is important for keeping our bones strong and healthy.The session began with a short video exploring the bones in the human skeleton, then it was time to put that knowledge into practice!
Leighton House clients have made a delicious potato salad using potatoes they grew and recently harvested themselves! It is fantastic to see our clients taking their gardening skills into the kitchen, learning new skills, following steps, and working together.
Yay! We had another winner at the weekend in the Birmingham Community Lottery.
They won and so did we, especially as they donated their winnings straight back to us. Have a go... there are great prizes to be won!
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Client Stephen has been learning how to play the board game 'Othello' with support from his support worker Parm. A great opportunity to learn something new while developing important cognitive skills, including concentration,problem-solving, strategic thinking and planning ahead.
Community Outreach client Lee enjoyed getting out into the community with support from Johnathon to complete his weekly shopping. Then, after getting the shopping done, it was time for a well-deserved coffee and a chance to relax and enjoy a chat.
#BrainInjury
Meet little Frank, our four-legged friend!
Frank belongs to one of our clients who is currently in hospital. While his owner is receiving care, Frank has been staying with his support worker, where he's certainly making himself at home. 🏠🐾
#BrainInjury #CommunitySupport
Clients learnt about some of the chemicals in our brains that influence how we feel, think and respond to everyday life. Understanding how these chemicals work can help us recognise the factors that influence our emotions and discover positive ways to support our mental health.
We would like to give a special shout-out to Headway House client Jenny, who creates beautiful handmade jewellery to sell at the hub. Jenny regularly updates the jewellery stand with new designs, and her latest collection has a fun Halloween theme! 🎃👻
#BrainInjury #Creativity
We are very grateful to @HiggsLLP for their kind donation towards the launch of our new Headway Coventry & Warwickshire group.
Their support of Headway over the years has been invaluable.
#bigthanks #braininjurysupport
