In memory of James O’Brien who passed away on 26 February 2012.  Family & friends of James O’Brien will be taking part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run 2013 in order to raise funds for Headway, the charity that provides care for people with Brain injuries and supports their families through such difficult circumstances.

 

Taken from the Headway website are details of how this charity is set up Nationwide to give help and support to people affected by brain injury, as detailed below:

 

Locally

A network of local Groups and Branches throughout the UK and Channel Islands offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach and respite care. The services available will vary, depending on local needs and resources.

 

Nationally

Headway UK provides support to the local Groups and Branches and helps to deliver high quality services through guidance on policies, procedures, standards and training. Additionally:

·         The nurse-led Headway helpline provides information, advises on sources of support, and offers a listening ear to those experiencing problems after brain injury

·         We publish a range of booklets containing information about aspects of brain injury that will be helpful to those directly affected, plus professionals, employers and members of the public

·         We promote understanding of brain injury and its effects

·         We lobby for better support and resources to be made available by statutory health and social care providers

·         We campaign for measures that will reduce the number of brain injuries

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