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Supporting brain injury survivors, their family and carers. call 07736774496 ��

Our support group meets on the LAST THURSDAY of the month at Waterloo Community Centre, St George’s Road (opposite The Town Hall) from 11:30-2:30.

22/05/2026

You don’t have to face things alone. 💙

At Headway Sefton, we’re here to listen, support, and walk alongside you—whether you’re living with a brain injury or caring for someone who is. Our community is built on understanding, kindness, and real connection.

Come along, meet people who truly get it, and find the support and information that can make a difference. There’s always a place for you here.

We’d love to welcome you.
Waterloo Community Centre l22 1RD THE LAST THURSDAY OF THR MONTH 11am -2pm

21/05/2026

Behind every brain injury is a family quietly grieving.
Not just for what happened… but for who was lost.

Partners can feel unbearably alone — standing beside someone they love, yet missing the person they once knew so deeply. Conversations change. Connection shifts. And the weight of holding everything together can feel invisible to the world.
Friends disappear through grief or confusion of brain injury and its effects on the individual.

Children may not have the words for it, but they feel it — the confusion, the distance, the ache of losing the parent they remember. It’s a different kind of grief… one where the person is still here, but everything has changed.

This journey isn’t just about recovery — it’s about loss, identity, and learning to live with a new reality no one asked for.

Grieving the “old you” is hard.
Loving someone through that grief is even harder.

And no family should have to carry that alone.
We are here to support you and help you come to terms with your loss , your new identity and the possibility of loving the new you in time .

To help your partner adapt to the new version of you , allow them to fall in love with the new you .
No one understands it more than the people who have been through it but not one person has walked in your shoes so guidance is essential.

[email protected]
Waterloo Community Centre Great George’s RD l22 1RD
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20/05/2026

Any donations small or large is a god send to our group as we are self funded . We provide monthly drop ins for our members on the last Thursday from 11 am -2pm with a choir .
We put on theatre outings
Trips out
Plus an amazing annual holiday to the lakes so every little helps
Please feel free to scan the QR code or visit our website

19/05/2026

“For someone living with a brain injury, even simple technology can feel overwhelming and daunting. At Headway Sefton, we understand those challenges. That’s why we offer patient, friendly support to help you build confidence with phones, tablets, and computers—at your own pace. You don’t have to face it alone.”

18/05/2026

🧠 Brain Injury Awareness Month – We See You 💙

Brain injury is often invisible — but its impact is real, life-changing, and felt every single day. It can affect memory, emotions, relationships, confidence, and the ability to feel like yourself again.

When friendships drift away…
When invitations become fewer…
When you’re told “you look fine” but feel anything but…

We see you. You are not alone.

At Headway Sefton, we are here to support individuals, families, and carers through every step of the journey. Our community offers understanding, connection, and a safe space where you can be heard without judgement.

📍 Join our monthly drop-in:
Last Thursday of every month
Waterloo Community Centre, L22 1RD

📧 [email protected]

Together, we are raising awareness, breaking stigma, and building a stronger, more compassionate community.

💙 In partnership with Cortex Festival & Games and Carpenters Group, working together to shine a light on brain injury and support those affected.

Because being seen, heard, and supported can change everything.

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13/05/2026

🧠 Brain Injury Awareness Month – May #

Join us in raising awareness, supporting recovery, and standing together for those affected by brain injury. Every story matters, every voice counts, and together we can make a difference.

In partnership with the newly founded Cortex Festival & Games and Carpenters Group, we are proud to promote understanding, inclusion, and community support. cortex.games

💙 Let’s break the stigma, share knowledge, and build a stronger, more supportive future.

StrongerTogether

11/05/2026

Meet our sponsors , who support our group all year round , Carol Hopwood our secretary and founder of Headway Sefton, is a member of the team .she is one of the best legal professionals dealing with catastrophic injuries including brain injury & spinal . Carol is one of the first faces you will see at our drop ins along with Cathy Johnson , Jan Johnson & Andrew Ormesher if you or anyone you know are struggling with the impact of brain injury please come along and meet our very supportive team . We are here to help ! www.headwaysefton.co.uk

Email: [email protected]
Address: Waterloo community centre, Great Georges Rd L22 1RD 11am -2pm the last Thursday of the month

08/05/2026

Heading a ball in sport can expose players to repeated impacts to the brain. Even without losing consciousness, these impacts can lead to concussion and, over time, increase the risk of long-term brain health issues. Awareness, early recognition, and proper recovery are essential to protect players at all levels.

If you or someone you support has been affected by a brain injury, Headway Sefton is here to help.

📍 Waterloo Community Centre, Great Georges Rd, Crosby, L22 1RD
📅 We meet the last Thursday of every month
⏰ 11am – 2pm

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.headwaysefton.co.uk
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05/05/2026

🧠 Concussion Awareness Matters 🧠

A concussion is a type of brain injury that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and functions — and it’s important to recognise the signs early.

👀 Look out for symptoms like:
• Headache, dizziness or confusion
• Nausea or blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Memory problems or feeling “foggy”
• Mood changes or sleep issues

⚠️ What to do:
• Stop activity immediately
• Rest (both physically & mentally)
• Seek medical advice
• Monitor symptoms closely

🚫 Avoid: sports, alcohol, driving, and anything that could worsen symptoms

If symptoms get worse or don’t improve, seek urgent medical help.

💙 At Headway Sefton, we’re here to support anyone affected by brain injury.

📍 Monthly Drop-In: Last Thursday of every month
📌 Waterloo Community Centre, Great George Rd, L22 1RD

📧 Contact us: [email protected]

✨ Pop in for support, advice & information — you’re not alone.

Sefton Wellbeing YouAreNotAlone

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Waterloo Community Centre St George’s Road Waterloo
Liverpool
L221RD

Website

http://www.headwaysefton.com/

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