Headway Ireland - Brain Blog

Flying Start for European Month of the Brain

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:42:00 +0100

The Great Limerick Run

European month of the brain got off to a flying start in Limerick at the weekend, with Headway staff and supporters taking part in The Great Limerick Run.
Headway will have an information stand in The Crescent shopping centre, Dooradoyle, this Thursday (9th May) from 10am to 5pm.

Gearing up for European Brain Month

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:29:00 +0100

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You might be aware that Ireland is currently hosting the presidency of the EU Council. This is coinciding with the first ever European Month of the Brain to last for the month of May. It's an unprecedented opportunity for all of us to show what we can do for people affected by brain injury and other neurological conditions. It's also an opportunity to make a few sobering points about Ireland's performance in neurological services compared to the rest of our European colleagues. As the Neurological Alliance of Ireland has pointed out, we continue to lag far behind most European countries when it comes to investing in and developing services for people with neurological conditions.

The alliance is organising a campaign to encourage people to show their local TDs the "Red Card" which you can find out more about here

But the month is also a chance for us to celebrate the achievements of people affected by brain injury. Keep an eye on our events page for listings of things we have planned.

Lobby Day in Leinster House - 27th Feb

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:30:00 +0100

The NAI delegation to Leinster House

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland, (www.nai.ie), the umbrella group for charities providing services to people affected by neurological conditions is organising a lobby day in Leinster House on Wednesday. Following the successful launch of the neurorehabilitation manifesto, the day aims to focus political attention on much needed services for the thousands of people affected by neurological conditions such as brain injury and others.

As Ireland prepares to host European Month of the Brain in May 2013, as part of events for its EU presidency, the NAI will highlight this country's track record when it comes to neurological care services.

Professor Orla Hardiman, Consultant Neurologist, will join with other speakers to highlight long waiting lists, lack of rehabilitation services and devastating cuts to the not for profit organisations which are vital to the over 700,000 people in Ireland who live with a neurological condition.

You can help by making sure your local TD's attend the meeting. Click here to see how you can select and send an automatic message to your local TDs asking them to attend on Wednesday. The picture shows last years delegation.

St Valentine's Day

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:30:00 +0100

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St Valentine's Day falls this week.

Did you know that St Valentine, known as the Patron Saint of Love, is also the Patron Saint of Epilepsy?

Epilepsy Ireland, who used to be called Brainwave, have an interesting article on the link between St Valentine and epilepsy here.

If you suffer from seizures, Epilepsy Ireland have services and supports that can help you. Call them on 01-455 7500 or visit www.epilepsy.ie.

Same Me, Different Me

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:48:00 +0100

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Same Me, Different Me is the title of a song recorded by another of the peer support "Harbour" groups run in Headway Dublin.

The inspiration for the song came from the group members' own experience of living with brain injury and coping with its challenges.

The song was produced by the group with the help of Kenn Davis of Craftzone (www.craftzone.ie) and was entered it into the "Better Together" competition, gathering over 700 votes!

And we have now released the song as a CD single, which you can purchase in our online store for €5 plus delivery.

Thanks to all of you who supported the video entry in the Better Together competition, and thanks to all the people involved in creating the video which has helped to raise awareness about the effects of brain injury.

You do need a reason to do things ...

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:49:00 +0100

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Headway client and brain injury survivor Pat Kearney suffered a Brain Aneurysm which left him with ongoing difficulties. He talks about his experience of attending Headway and the importance of motivation in an interview with Phoenix FMs Michael Ryan and Connor Williams. Headway's Caroline Earley also speaks about accessing Headway services.

"If Headway wasn't there, I could be sitting at home all day, every day"

To listen to the audio recording of the interview, click the link:

http://www.headway.ie/stories/you-do-need-a-reason-to-do-things-pats-experience/

Una's Story

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:40:00 +0100

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Our latest addition to our personal stories section features Una McGettigan, who survived a fall from a horse which resulted in a serious head injury. During emergency surgery, her family were told she had a ten percent chance of survival. But survive she did, and she talks to Caroline Brennan from Giant Leap Productions (www.giantleapproductions.ie) about her experience and her journey of recovery following the accident. http://www.headway.ie/stories/unas-story-audio/

Making Headway with Lillies Bordello

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:10:00 +0100

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This Friday night, 12th October 2012. We are delighted to announce that Peter O'Brien, General Manager of Lillie's Bordello, is kindly hosting a fundraising night in aid of Headway.

Doors open at 8pm. Minimum donation on the door of €10 per person. There will be a Raffle with fantastic prizes and entertainment supplied by the Lillie's House Band.

We will also be launching the brilliant new song, "Same Me - Different Me", by Headway's Harbour Peer support group on the night. Copies of the CD will be on sale for €5.

Please note that, unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access at the venue.