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Headway UK Carers Week Poetry Competition

Calling all budding poets!! Headway UK would like you to put pen to paper and write or record a poem, haiku, or ditty in appreciation of Carers or from a Carer’s perspective.

 

If that’s got your creative juices flowing, please see the information below for details on how and where to submit your entry.

 

By |March 31st, 2025|News|0 Comments|

Ainsley’s Student Placement Comes to an End

Headway Ayrshire have been delighted to have Ayrshire College Health & Social Care Student, Ainsley Murdoch with us for a 9-week placement at our South Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group.

 

Ainsley’s placement with us has now come to an end, so it was time to say ‘bye for now’ at this week’s South Group session. She has been a fantastic addition […]

By |March 27th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

Upcoming Carers Education Sessions

The next Carers Education Sessions are due to take place, over 2 evenings, on Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 15th April 2024.

The Sessions give a valuable insight into brain/head injuries and offer daily coping strategies for all the family.

If you are interested in finding out more about Carers Education Sessions, please call 01292 618090 to speak to one of the […]

By |March 27th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

Lindsay’s West Highland Way Challenge

Headway Ayrshire Client and South Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group member, Lindsay Gilbertson, is striding out and walking the West Highland Way, raising funds for Headway Ayrshire.

We would like to wish Lindsay the very best of luck with her training and to say we’re all cheering her on her way!

 

If you’d like to sponsor Lindsay, you can do so via […]

By |March 26th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

Cognitive Education Courses Begin

Our Cognitive Education Course is underway at both South and East Community Rehabilitation Groups and Clients are enjoying the opportunity to participate.

 

By |March 17th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

A fantastic Donation in Recognition from South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell welcomed representatives from Ayrshire charities to County Buildings in Ayr on Monday 10th March to present donations on behalf of South Ayrshire Council.

 

South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell said: “It’s an honour to present these donations on behalf of the Council to wonderful Ayrshire based organisations. The efforts of Headway Ayrshire do not go unnoticed […]

By |March 13th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

First Aid Training for the Headway Ayrshire Team

The Headway Ayrshire Team recently completed First Aid training. The course was extremely informative and perfect for our needs – and a lot of fun too! Although it’s something we hope never to have to put into practice, we are all feeling up to the task should the need arise.

 

By |March 10th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

Calling All Artists and Photographers!

Calling all Artists/Photographers! Something to get your creative juices flowing….

Headway UK have announced that they are running their Christmas Card Competition again. Following the success of winners from Headway Luton & Headway Gloucestershire last year, this year they are opening up the competition to both local Headway charities & volunteer-led branches, as well as Headway service users. There are […]

BRAW 2025

BRAW 2025 – Friday 20th June 2025 to Sunday 22nd June 2025

 

Headway members, family members and carers are invited to attend this year’s BRAW residential weekend.

The “Best Relaxation and Activities Weekend” takes place at Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, from Friday 20th June to Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Activities include, massage, reiki, music, arts& crafts, walking football, orienteering, and more.

Find out […]

By |February 26th, 2025|News|0 Comments|

Kiltwalk 2025: Good Luck Brian

Headway Ayrshire Client and South Ayrshire Community Rehabilitation Group member, Brian Taylor is taking part in KIltwalk 2025, raising funds for Headway Ayrshire.

We would like to wish Brian the very best of luck with his training and to say we’re all rooting for him on the big day!

 

If you’d like to sponsor Brian, you can do so via his […]

By |February 19th, 2025|News|0 Comments|