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Marathon Talk and Games Night

27-06-2025

Marathon Talk and Games Night

At our meeting on Thursday 26th June, Jessica and Mark (Jack's sister and brother-in law) came to tell us all about the London Marathon tha...

Emails update! (and apology)

04-07-2024

Emails update! (and apology)

We just want to apologise for a lack of responses to emails recently! The best way to contact us is via our Facebook page, but we will hope...

Memorial Bench Opening

25-06-2023

Memorial Bench Opening

On the 10th June 2023 our lovely members joined together in Witton Park for the official opening of our memorial bench. Everyone came toge...

Hats for Headway 2023!

24-06-2023

Hats for Headway 2023!

Hats for Headway! Our wonderful members wearing hats at our monthly support group to raise awareness of brain injury! ...

WE ARE BACK!!

11-03-2022

WE ARE BACK!!

Our first face to face meeting back at Spring Bank Court will be on the 31st March at 7pm. We have nothing in particular planned, just a l...

Just a little update…

18-08-2021

Just a little update…

Hi Everyone, We hope you are all keeping well and safe. It’s been a really long time since we were able to meet and we have missed yo...

Christmas Newsletter

25-12-2020

Christmas Newsletter

Hello members! Well, here we are at the end of 2020 and what a year it’s been! It has been a terrible time for all of us, with restrictio...

This month’s meeting cancelled… Stay safe and well.

18-04-2020

This month’s meeting cancelled… Stay safe and well.

Hi everyone,I hope you are all keeping well and safe at home. I know it’s very difficult not seeing friends and family but we have to fol...

Headway Blackburn AGM

06-02-2020

Headway Blackburn AGM

Our annual general meeting for 2020 was very well attended. Suzanne, as Chair of the committee, gave her speech, wishing everyone the best...

Sunflower Lanyard for Hidden Disabilities Introduced On Railway Service

19-04-2019

Sunflower Lanyard for Hidden Disabilities Introduced On Railway Service

Passengers who have a hidden condition or disability can now use a sunflower lanyard to show staff they may need additional assistance durin...

A fabulous turn out for the Shajan meal!

14-03-2019

A fabulous turn out for the Shajan meal!

A great evening at Shajan Indian restaurant!! 32 of us, fab food and fab company!! So much so that I (Suzanne!) forgot to take any photos, s...

Michelle’s Sponsored Swim!!

22-02-2019

Michelle’s Sponsored Swim!!

This Saturday, the 23rd February, Michelle will be doing her sponsored swim at Darwen leisure centre at 12.30pm. Why not pop along and chee...

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

14-12-2018

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

All our Headway friends, As the end of another year approaches, it’s time for the last Headway post. Thank you for all your support over t...

Lady Captain’s Charity Day

22-09-2018

Lady Captain’s Charity Day

A great time was had by all at Darwen Golf Club's, Lady Captain's Charity Day in aid of Headway Blackburn. It was a cool blustery day on the...

Thursday’s meeting (28th June) CANCELLED**

26-06-2018

Thursday’s meeting (28th June) CANCELLED**

Dear All,  Due to being let down at the last minute with the ABI film clips, the extremely hot weather and the fact that England are pla...

A HUGE thank you to Heather Deans!!

28-01-2018

A HUGE thank you to Heather Deans!!

Heather Deans, Lady Captain from Wilpshire Golf Club, raised an astonishing £3115.85 for Headway Blackburn during 2017.  We cannot thank h...

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Est in 2004

Headway Blackburn with Darwen's objectives and aims are to support the survivors of brain injury, their families & carers. The charity is organised and ran by volunteers who have experience of caring for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) or simply those who have an interest in ABI.

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  • Helpline: 07926 571 247
  • Email: headwayblackburnwithdarwen@headway.org.uk
  • Address: Spring Bank Court, Spring Bank Terrace, Mill Hill, Blackburn, BB2 4GU.

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