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Supporting brain injury survivors, their carers and families across Calderdale and Kirklees. Supporting brain injury survivors, their carers and families.

A community and disability support group where people with brain injuries are valued, respected and supported to fulfill their potential. We provide peer support across Calderdale and Kirklees and are run entirely by volunteers.

03/11/2026

🎆 It may be Mischief Night, but there'll be nothing mischievous about the welcome at our next Members' Drop-In Session on Wednesday 4th November!

As we begin the countdown to Christmas, we're looking forward to a fantastic evening of friendship, conversation, and festive cheer. We'll have plenty of hot drinks, biscuits, and good company waiting for you.

Whether you're a current member, someone interested in learning more about Headway, a volunteer, supporter, family member, or friend, we'd love to see you there.

At Headway Huddersfield and District, our drop-in sessions are a great opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and find out more about the support and activities we offer to people living with the effects of brain injury.

☕ Hot drinks
🍪 Biscuits
🎄 Pre-Christmas cheer
😊 Friendly faces and warm welcomes

New members, volunteers, and supporters are always welcome.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! Please RSVP on our website https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/event-info/november-2026-drop-in

29/10/2026

📢 We're delighted to announce the theme for the 4th Headway Huddersfield & District Study Day taking place on 29 September 2027.

🧠 Beyond the Injury – Looking at Life After Brain Injury Focusing on possibilities rather than limitations.

Following the success of our previous study days, we're excited to bring together professionals, survivors, carers, families, volunteers and supporters to explore the realities of life after brain injury and celebrate the opportunities, resilience and achievements that can be found beyond the initial injury.

This inspiring theme will look at rebuilding lives, overcoming challenges, promoting independence and recognising the potential that exists when the right support, understanding and opportunities are available.

📅 Save the Date: 29 September 2027

📍 A new venue is currently being secured and will be announced in due course.

🤝 Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now open. If your organisation would like to support this important event or showcase your services to delegates from across the brain injury community, we'd love to hear from you.

For sponsorship and exhibitor enquiries, please get in touch [email protected]

27/10/2026

Today, our Chairman, Adrian Hawley, had the pleasure of delivering a presentation to the **LINC Team at Calderdale Council at Halifax Town Hall.

The session highlighted the support available through Headway Huddersfield and District for brain injury survivors, family members, and carers, including our monthly drop-in in Lindley, monthly social outings, and the wider support available through Headway - the brain injury association.

We also discussed how people can access our services through self-referral or referrals from healthcare professionals, hospitals, trauma centres, GPs, and social services teams.

Read the full story here: https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/post/linc-team-at-calderdale-council

If your organisation would like to learn more about the services we provide and how we can support people affected by brain injury, please get in touch. We'd be delighted to speak with you.

26/10/2026

🎃👻 **Halloween Curry Night - Wednesday 28 October 2026** 👻🎃

Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, friendship and Halloween spirit at our annual **Halloween Curry Night**!

📅 Wednesday 28 October 2026
🕖 7:00pm - 9:00pm
📍 Lindley Methodist Church Centre, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3ND

We're asking everyone to bring along a **curry, side dish, dessert or other sundries** to share as we enjoy a community feast together.

🎭 Fancy dress is encouraged! Whether you go all out or just add a spooky accessory, we'd love to see you getting into the Halloween spirit.

Everyone is welcome, including:
🧠 Brain injury survivors
❤️ Carers and family members
🤝 Supporters and volunteers
🏥 Health and social care professionals

This is a great opportunity to come together, enjoy some fantastic food, have a laugh and spend time with friends old and new.

📧 **Please RSVP and let us know what food you'll be bringing**, so we can make sure we have plenty of variety for everyone. https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/event-info/halloween-themed-curry-night-2026

We can't wait to see you for an evening of great food, good company and Halloween fun! 🎃🍛🕸️

21/10/2026

📅 Save the Date: Headway Huddersfield & District Study Day 2027!

We are delighted to announce that our 4th Headway Huddersfield & District Study Day will take place on Wednesday 29th September 2027.

Following the success of previous years, we're looking forward to welcoming professionals from across the brain injury, rehabilitation, healthcare, legal and case management sectors for another fantastic day of learning, networking and collaboration.

📍 New venue to be announced shortly!

We are now inviting expressions of interest for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. Our exhibition spaces for the 2026 Study Day sold out completely, so we encourage organisations to reserve their place early to avoid disappointment.

To find out more about sponsorship packages or to secure your exhibition stand, please contact:

📧 [email protected]

For more information, read our blog post here: 🔗 https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/post/4th-study-day-save-the-date

Please like, share and help us spread the word. We look forward to bringing the brain injury community together once again in 2027.

15/10/2026

🍂 **Headway News – Autumn Edition Is Here!** 🍂

This autumn, we’re celebrating the people, stories and achievements that continue to raise awareness of brain injury, support recovery, and strengthen communities across the UK. The latest edition of **Headway News** is packed with inspiring personal journeys, national updates, practical guidance, and the voices of those making a real difference every day.

Whether you’re a brain injury survivor, a family member, a carer, a professional, or simply someone who wants to understand more, this magazine offers insight, encouragement and connection.

📄 **Download the Autumn 2026 edition as a PDF:**
https://www.headway.org.uk/media/14157/headway-news-autumn-2026.pdf

Take a moment to read, reflect and share — together we rebuild lives, one story at a time 💙

14/10/2026

Earlier this year, Headway - the brain injury association launched two national surveys — one for individuals living with a brain injury and one for carers — to shine a light on what loneliness and isolation really look like after brain injury. The results were powerful, and in many cases, heartbreaking.

**Isolation is widespread.**
83% of brain injury survivors and 69% of carers told us they feel isolated from friends after brain injury.
Social lives change dramatically: 63% of survivors and 45% of carers can no longer take part in the activities they once enjoyed.
Invitations stop coming for many — 32% of survivors and 24% of carers are no longer invited to social events, and around a third said people simply stop getting in touch.
For 37% of survivors, travelling to social activities is no longer possible, and 41% said being unable to work has become a major barrier to staying connected.

**But there is hope — and Headway is part of that hope.**
72% of survivors and 71% of carers who attend a local Headway group said it helps them feel less lonely. People told us that Headway gives them space to be themselves, helps them connect with others who truly understand, and guides them to services they might never have found alone. Confidence grows too: 63% of survivors and 56% of carers said attending their local Headway improved their confidence.

Colin Morris, Director of Communications at Headway, summed it up perfectly:
“Loneliness and isolation extend far beyond being alone. *We See You* focuses on the many forms this can take — from social loneliness and physical isolation to digital and financial disconnection. A brain injury doesn’t just affect the individual; it can bring life‑altering changes to routines, relationships and the dynamics of entire families and friendship circles.”

Here at **Headway Huddersfield & District**, we see those challenges every day — and we’re here to help. We provide peer support for brain injury survivors across Calderdale and Kirklees, along with their families and carers. No one should face brain injury alone.

**We see you. We hear you. And we’re here for you.**

13/10/2026

🎆 November 2026 Events at Headway Huddersfield & District 🎆

We’ve got a great mix of sessions lined up this November — including one of our most popular annual outings!

🟣 Wednesday 4th November | 7–9pm | Lindley Methodist Church
Our usual 1st Wednesday Drop‑In takes place as normal. A relaxed, friendly evening for brain injury survivors, families and supporters to chat, connect and unwind. Free to attend.

**🧘‍♀️ Online Yoga – Taking a Break**
Michelle is on holiday this month, so our online yoga session will return in December.

🎳 Wednesday 18th November | 7–9pm | UK Superbowl, Leeds Road
Our **annual ten‑pin bowling night** is back! Always a brilliant evening full of laughs, friendly competition and plenty of support for all abilities. Free to attend — just come along and enjoy the fun.

💻 Wednesday 25th November | 7–8pm | Online
Our 4th Wednesday Online Drop‑In returns this month after October’s break. A welcoming hour to catch up, share experiences and stay connected from home.

We’re looking forward to seeing you throughout November — whether you’re joining us in person or online. Our community is stronger when we spend time together.

https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/events-1

08/10/2026

🧠💬 Headway Huddersfield & District – October Drop‑In Highlights

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1st Wednesday drop‑in on 7th October 2026 at our usual venue, Lindley Methodist Church, East Street. It was a lovely evening with plenty of conversation, support and a few unexpected moments!

We were delighted to welcome Lauren from the Digital Inclusion Team at Kirklees Council, who shared really useful information about staying connected and confident online — something that can be especially challenging after a brain injury. Her advice and resources were greatly appreciated.

To add a bit of excitement to the night, we also carried out a **fire evacuation practice** as part of our safety requirements. Everyone handled it brilliantly, and it was good to refresh our procedures.

A warm welcome to Lisa, who came along for the first time and is caring for her son in his 20s following a brain injury. As a peer support group, we aim to be inclusive of all ages, all abilities, new members, carers and volunteers — you are all welcome in our community.

Thank you again to everyone who attended. If you’ve not been before and would like to join us, our drop‑ins run on the 1st Wednesday of each month (except August and December). Come along for a chat, a cuppa, and a friendly space where you’re among people who understand.

💙🧠

07/10/2026

**🧠☕ Headway Huddersfield & District – Drop‑In Tonight!**

Just a quick reminder that our drop‑in session is **tonight at 7pm** at **Lindley Methodist Church**.

There’s no agenda this evening — just a relaxed chance to come along, have a chat, enjoy a cuppa, and spend time together. If you’ve never played **Boccia**, tonight is a great chance to give it a try!

We’re also pleased to welcome Lauren from the Digital Inclusion Team at Kirklees Council, who’ll be sharing helpful information for anyone who needs a bit of digital support.

We’d love to hear your ideas for 2027 — speakers, trips out, activities, anything you feel would benefit the whole branch.

If you’re planning to come along, please let us know so we can make sure we have enough chairs set up. 👉 **RSVP here:** https://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/event-info/october-2026-drop-in

Hope to see you there! 💙🧠

Address

C/O Switalskis Solicitors Ltd 5-7 Ramsden Street
Huddersfield
HD12SN

Telephone

+447543914431

Website

http://www.headwayhuddersfield.com/

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