In September 2020, during the Covid Pandemic, an apparently routine day unfolded for me, a family person and father of three. I took pleasure in activities such as walking, running, and frequently cycling to work. The accident On a particularly sunny day, I...
I have a unique history marked by two separate head injuries. The first occurred in 2015 when I fainted and hit my head on a concrete path. I managed to recover over the course of nearly a year, and although I had a few ongoing struggles, the injury didn’t...
When Paul and Barbara first crossed paths, an instant connection ignited between them. Shared interests in music, outdoor activities like walking and cycling, and other similarities brought them closer. They harmonised effortlessly in all they did. However,...
When Henry fell ill in the spring of 2019, he had no idea he was experiencing encephalitis and meningitis. What began as flu-like symptoms became a medical emergency. The resulting acquired brain injury changed his life significantly. Before his episode of...
Brain injuries can often change everything about the way you think, act and feel. Sam’s life changed in a second, when he had a fall in 2018. In his own words he talks about his accident, his rehabilitation journey and the advice he has for others coping with brain...
Richard has been a Headway Thames Valley client since 2015. Here, he shares his inspiring story of life after brain injury. My name is Richard. I’m 43 years old and live in Bracknell. Life before my brain injury was fairly normal. Lived with my...
