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February Group Meetings
Wimbledon Group Meeting
Tuesday 2nd February, 7:30-9pm
Drake House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4ED
The theme for this meeting will be brain anatomy; a discussion about the different lobes of the brain and the associated functions related to these areas.
Croydon Group Meeting
Wednesday 17th February, 7:30-9pm
Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon CR2 6DT
Attention – what helps us to concentrate and save some brain energy!
We will discuss how ability to concentrate can be affected after a brain injury and what we can do to improve it. We will discuss challenges in social settings and conversations, work, cooking and any other tasks you find difficult to focus your attention on. In Michelle’s absence the group will be run by one of the trustees, Sue Hughes. We hope to see you all there!
Richmond Group Meeting
Thursday 25th February, 7:30-9pm
Moore Blatch Solicitors, 2 The Green, Richmond, London TW9 1PL
Managing relationships with a brain injury. More details to follow.
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February Social Lunch
20th February 2016 1-3pm
Chipotle, 40 Wimbledon Hill Road, London SW19 7PA
HSWL would like to invite you all to lunch at Chipotle. We will cover the cost of a meal and a drink for each attender.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by 12 February to services@headwayswlondon.org.
Come along for a meal and a bit of socialising. See you there at 1pm!
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TBI and Depression research study – a call for volunteers
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to long-lasting difficulties not only physically but cognitively. Around a third of individuals with TBI will develop major depression, limiting recovery and causing significant long term problems. Researchers at the Traumatic brain injury unit, Imperial College London, are currently trying to understand the causes of depression following TBI in the hopes of improving treatment and intervention. They are seeking individuals aged between 18-65 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury and have either gone on to develop depression or not.
They are therefore interested in reaching out to brain injury survivors who may be interested in taking part. These could be people with or without depression following their injury. The study involves a brief screening visit (lasting approximately 1 hour) and then a single study day where participants would complete some cognitive tests as well as an MRI and PET scan.
Read the full information sheet on the study
Members who may be interested in taking part, or who have specific questions about the study, should contact Amy Jolly at amy.jolly@imperial.ac.uk or by telephone on 0207 594 8064.
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January Group Meetings
Wimbledon Group Meeting
The January Wimbledon meeting took place on Tuesday 4th December.
Our next Wimbledon meeting will be:
Tuesday 2nd February, 7:30-9pm
Drake House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4ED
The topic of this meeting will be brain anatomy; a discussion about the different lobes of the brain and the associated functions related to these areas.
Croydon Group Meeting
Wednesday 20th January, 7:30-9pm
Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon CR2 6DT
The topic of this meeting is managing anger and frustration – looking at how a brain injury can impact on anger and frustration, and practical tips for managing anger and frustration.
Richmond Group Meeting
Thursday 28th January, 7:30-9pm
Moore Blatch Solicitors, 2 The Green, Richmond, London TW9 1PL
Reflections and resolutions….. Let’s start the New Year considering and sharing our achievements from 2015. What has the next year in store? How can we make sure we remember and stick to our goals? What strategies can we use?