Headway Ireland

Welcome back to the Headway Podcast! Today we are exploring "Feeling Low and Anxious" after a brain injury. Our guests Daniel Cagney, Rachel Baldwin and Josephine Gilchrist, share their personal journeys and strategies for coping with these challenging emotions. Listen now on https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f7KbIzN2sB1K561Fl1iuf or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GeuprmWYzg

Amazing to see our Limerick clients crochet squares make it all the way to Australia! 🇮🇪 🇦🇺

Pictured showcasing their beautiful work is our Ladies lounge, with group facilitators Theresa and Alison.

The group are delighted to be part of such a creative and exciting challenge by contributing to the worlds largest beanie all in aid of Brain Injury Awareness - which in just under two weeks will be attempted in Brisbane!

Well done to all involved and we cannot wait to see the finished masterpiece 🧶❤️🧠

Worlds Biggest Beanie for Brain Injury Awareness

Our Health & Wellbeing Officer Jeraldeen Erraught recently delivered the Active Healthy Me Skills for Practice Workshop in Headway Co Limerick. This involved training their day service staff to deliver the Active Healthy Me Programme to their service users.

To find full article:https://activedisability.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Headway-Newsletter-1.pdf.pdf

Join us for an episode on Returning to Driving, with Linda, Fiona and Hazel sharing their insights and experiences getting back behind the wheel!

Spotify link at https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yS3rwHv9cVbScn6HAALbR?si=IXrEF1_oSwmlm9JpU2E6_Q

This week (Episode 10) on The Headway Podcast, Shane and Rachel discuss alcohol consumption after brain injury with three guests. Stephen Carroll Shortt explains his experience of changes in alcohol's effects, Martina Callanan offers her insights and strategies for social situations and David Mulhall explores drinking's impact on his recovery and what helped him. Listen now on https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FC9W6Kq35iSxP9FzZiaQj?si=SzHrxockS2urcbI52UXtBQ or on Youtube https://youtu.be/XKFIsveVzvo?si=SZdD4HE3LRDIPaka

It's World Brain Day!

Today is World Brain Day and the theme for 2024 is 'Brain Health and Prevention'. We at NAI are delighted to show our support and to spread awareness for the 800,000+ people living in Ireland with a neurological condition.

gives us an opportunity to look back on a jam packed Brain Awareness Week, which took place from March 11th to 17th. It is one of our key annual awareness campaigns and it brings together the wider neurological community throughout Ireland. Together, we promote greater awareness and understanding of the impact of living with a neurological condition, as well as the need for investment in services, research and prevention.

Our full Outcomes Report can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/ywrwj6wf 🧠

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland The Alzheimer Society of Ireland An Saol Pain Ireland Headway Ireland
Parkinson's Ireland Eopd.ie Epilepsy Ireland Cheshire Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI)
Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland
FutureNeuro
Irish Hospice Foundation Aphasia Ireland Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Enable Ireland Rehab Group The Neurology Support Centre Migraine Ireland
Polio Survivors Ireland ACT for Meningitis Brain Tumour Ireland
Croí Heart & Stroke Charity
Irish Heart Foundation Spinal Injuries Ireland The Psychological Society of Ireland
Decision Support Service Tallaght University Hospital Cavernoma Ireland HSE Ireland

In Episode 9 of The Headway Podcast, hosts Shane and Rachel explore relationships and intimacy after brain injury with four insightful guests. Linda Rooney shares tips on maintaining closeness, Stephen Carroll Shortt emphasizes communication and emotional connection, Keira White discusses rebuilding trust, and Peter Kavanagh highlights patience and empathy. The episode offers practical advice and inspiration for nurturing post-injury relationships. Listen now on https://open.spotify.com/episode/2azJU1bdf7HONCiFVMxh0K?si=84f63df29cb44ce7 or on Youtube https://youtu.be/uaTPgvwtzdM?si=NTwHxz0_4VH6BcPI

Have you had a stroke? See below an invitation to a survey for people with stroke to describe the effect of the stroke on them and their journey, the supports they received and what they feel are priorities for a life after stroke pathway.

Dear participant,

You are invited to take part in a survey which is part of the CLASP project (Codesigning a Life after Stroke Pathway). We want to hear about how your stroke affected you, the treatment and supports that you needed, your recovery and what you think is a priority to support life after stroke.

We invite you to participate in a short online anonymised survey, please read our study information leaflet when you click on the survey link. If you agree to participate, the survey will take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete.

https://redcap.link/RCSI_CLASPproject

The study is funded through the Health Research Board.
It has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland research ethics committee.

If you need any further information, please contact: Frances Horgan School of Physiotherapy at RCSI
email [email protected]
telephone 01 4922472

Thank you for your help with our survey.

Participant Info Survey Principal investigator's name: Frances HorganPrincipal investigator's title: ProfessorTelephone number of principal investigator: 01 402 2472Data Controller's/joint Controller's Identity: Prof. Frances HorganData Controller's/joint Controller's Contact Details: 01 402 2472Data Protection Officer's I...

So today's pod episode features a tricky topic, anger, irritability and mood swings after brain injury. Hosts Shane and Rachel are joined by Hazel, Aaron, and Stephen, who share their experiences and advice.

Listen on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/55rQQjklTtvFIAS2Ium05D

or youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWYLa2UY0aA

The Headway Podcast: Episode 7 - Anger, Irritability, and Mood Swings In today's episode, we explore anger, irritability, and mood swings after a brain injury. Hosts Shane and Rachel are joined by Hazel, Aaron, and Stephen, who...

Episode 6 of The Headway Podcast is now live. Today's episode features guests John, Peter and Des. They share insights and strategies that work for them to manage fatigue and changes in their sleep after a brain injury. Listen on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and remember to follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Episode 5 of the podcast is on navigating changes in your memory:

Listen on Spotify Now:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MlniRBRl0ihaC49120GW5?si=Z4MvLM_MRSy5s7-gf7_ydQ

Listen on YouTube Now:
https://youtu.be/NKExjAxEQWg?si=vfiBR_Y7koC2bq9I

In this episode, hosts Shane and Rachel discuss the complexities of memory changes with three remarkable guests who share their unique experiences and strategies:

The Headway Podcast: Episode 5 - Living with Changes with your Memory Welcome back to the Headway Podcast! Today, we're delving into a topic that touches us all: memory. Join us as we navigate the labyrinth of memory and its pr...

PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS - have you had challenges with being organised and making plans, since your brain injury? Headway Podcast guests Sharon, Susanne, Stephen and Peter share with you their remarkable experiences and strategies for navigating these difficulties. Listen to Episode 4 here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3zmw2dhL3bS6QwzuKC8APu or on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/

Are you affected by a brain injury and interested in the intricacies of the brain and the profound impacts when it is injured? Or are you, or a family member, challenged by changes in attention and concentration since a brain injury? Join us for Episodes 2 and 3 of the Headway Podcast - listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3zmw2dhL3bS6QwzuKC8APu or on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/. In Episode 2, guests Linda, John, Des, Eimear and Seamus share their personal insights into sensory challenges, support systems, medical interventions, and the gradual process of regaining physical and cognitive abilities. While in Episode 3, guests Peter, Hazel and Linda share personal stories and strategies in adapting to changed abilities in their attention and concentration and the remarkable ways they built resilience to reach achievable goals.

Episode 1 of the Headway Podcast is now live here https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JgDTV6AvViCJGFWp06Slr - bringing advice and inspiration from Headway clients living well with a brain injury. Congratulations to all the clients and staff members whose trojan work turned this podcast into a reality - especially Shane Fitzgerald, Rehab Officer, originator and podcast co-host. Peter Kavanagh, Headway client and podcast contributor, captured the mood at the launch "I'm so happy to be part of this amazing project. I wish I’d had access to such a valuable resource in the early stages of my recovery”. Read how the team went from concept, to podcast creation, here: https://headway.ie/news/the-headway-podcast/. Weekly episodes, packed with shared stories and personal insights, tailored to anyone affected by a brain injury, to follow every Thursday.

Get ready to tune in to The Headway Podcast, launching on May 23rd! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headwayireland

To mark European Stroke Awareness Day, here's another video clip from our Neurofunctional Training Programme video (full version at https://headway.ie/view-our-services/community-rehabilitation/neurofunctional-training-programme/) . Here's Gerald talking with Karen from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare https://youtu.be/BwvDtISw79c

NFTPGeraldKaren Headway Client, Gerald Byrne talks about the impact of the Headway Neuro Functional Training Programme with Karen Brosnan from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.

Check out what Headway Cork staff and clients have been up to! One of the challenges many people face after a brain injury is keeping up their physical activity. This is exactly the goal of our innovative Neurofunctional Training Programme (NFTP). This video explains the programme and its positive impact on survivors of stroke and other acquired brain injuries.

The project is a collaboration between Headway Cork, HSE physiotherapists from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Cork Sports Partnership and staff from Mayfield Sports Complex. Thanks to Taidgh Richards for his brilliant work on the video.
https://youtu.be/fvzAEn3dwXE

Find out more at https://headway.ie/view-our-services/community-rehabilitation/neurofunctional-training-programme/

NFTP Neurofunctional Training Programme

Have you been affected by something like a stroke or a head injury? We are in the Nexus Hall in the Munster Technological University Bishopstown campus today until 1. Come and chat to Headway staff members Declan Nagle, Laura Gowen and Paul O’Callaghan. They’d be delighted to answer any questions and tell you about our free services - sweet treats available too!

Derek, a Headway client is organising a fund-raising event for us. His local choir, The Clondalkin Local Vocal Choir, will sing in the Mill Centre -Clondalkin Village- this Saturday from 1pm to 2.30pm . If you're in the area, please come and support him!

Catherine from Headway at the "Life beyond the NRH" event on Saturday. Loads more info on brain injury at Headway.ie

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41353936.html

Some nice coverage in the Examiner...

Near-death experiences inspire artworks to mark brain awareness week in Cork One Headway service user said: 'I was in a dark place when I came to Headway. If it hadn’t been for them, I’m not sure I would be here today'

The Headway Weaving group and the Cork Headway Choir held an Awareness event in Mahon Point yesterday. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy of the staff and clients raising awareness for

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/i-suffered-a-stroke-in-a-gym-class-and-spent-three-weeks-in-intensive-care/a1545315215.html

"He referred me to Headway Ireland and without them and their support, I don’t think I would’ve made the recovery that I did"

‘I suffered a stroke in a gym class and spent three weeks in intensive care’ A woman who spent three weeks in intensive care following a brain injury in the gym, is running for local elections in Dublin to be a “voice for disabled people”.

Join Christine, Aoife and Emma at our information stand in CUH - here unti 2:30 raising awareness of Headway and brain injury for !

The Green Door Bakery is one of several businesses in Stoneybatter helping to raise awareness of brain injury during by showing artwork by Headway clients. ...PS they also have amazing and delicious bakes!!!

https://headway.ie/news/brain-awareness-week-2024/

Brain Awareness Week 2024 - Headway Information about Brain Awareness Week events taking place around Headway locations for this year's events to mark BAW 2024

Headway were honoured to be awarded a Pride of Cork award on Friday the 3rd of March at an awards ceremony at the Raddisson Blu Hotel, Cork. The awards recognise the contribution that organisations like Headway make to their communities. Sincere thank you to those who nominated Headway for this award and to Cork Civic Life and congratulations to all awardees. Pic courtesy of Cork Civic Life showing Headway's Aisling McGeough and Sinead O'Leary receiving the award.

We’re delighted to be a campaign partner in the NAI’s upcoming campaign for regional neurology services launching March 12th. Join the conversation