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Family and Friends Support Meetings

Headway South West London run monthly Family and Friends Support Meetings, open to any carer, relative or friend of a brain injury survivor.  Our sixth meeting took place on Wednesday 5th November, and provided the opportunity to share experiences of brain injury.

Next meetings:

When?  Friday 21st November 2014, 10.30 am – 12 noon
Wednesday 3rd December 2014, 7.30 – 9 pm

Where?  Drake House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4ED

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Family and Friends Support Meeting

Headway Southwest London has just started running monthly Family and Friends Support Meetings, open to any carer, relative or friend of a person affected by a brain injury.  Our fourth meeting took place on Wednesday 1st October, and was a great opportunity to meet others and share experiences over a cup of tea. Meetings take place the first Wednesday, alternating between Wimbledon and Croydon.

Next meeting:
When?  Wednesday 5th November 2014, 7.30 – 9pm
Where?  Community Space, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA

For any further information, please email Hannah at carers@headwayswlondon.org.

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2014 HSWL Fun Run

This year’s HSWL Fun Run will take place on Sunday 28 September. All welcome!

The run will start at the Bricklayer’s Arms in Putney (SW15 1DD), with registration by 9.30am. We will run or walk our way to Hammersmith Bridge and back (about 4 miles). It’s £5 to enter (on the day) and all proceeds go to HSWL.

All back to the Bricklayer’s Arms afterwards for a free pint, sandwich and sausage roll. All finishers get a certificate, too!

All enquiries to Becky Newman on 020 8789 0222 or becky@bricklayers-arms.co.uk.

There will also be a HSWL social event on Saturday 13 September at Wimbledon Odeon. The plan is to attend a matinee showing.  Tickets will be purchased for members and if a support worker or carer is coming with them they will go free. For now, pencil in 13 September and look out for more information on our Facebook page.

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Upcoming carers’ meeting

Headway South West London has just started running monthly family and friends support meetings, open to any carer, relative or friend of a person affected by a brain injury. Our second meeting took place on Wednesday 2 July, and was a great opportunity to meet others and share experiences in a relaxed environment. Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of every month in a variety of venues, alternating between Wimbledon and Croydon.

Next meeting:
When?  Wednesday 6 August 2014, 7.30 – 9pm
Where?  Drake House, 44 St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4ED

For any further information, please email Hannah at carers@headwayswlondon.org