Headway News

So nice to see everyone return to Headway House after the break. Lots of people took part in day activities, and the gym was very busy with everyone getting back in the swing... Hats off to all!!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Headway Northstaffs throughout this past year. Either by attending , donating, sharing, or fundraising. Your contributions have been very much appreciated. We hope you have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year see you...

Our cook Maggie  successful completed her 7k Turkey Trot. Maggie dressed as a turkey walked from Baddeley Green to Hanley, she has managed to raise over £400 for Headway Northstaffs online and off. If you wish show your support please click on the link below....

Hi everyone , our wonderful cook Marg is doing a fundraiser in aid of Headway Northstaffs dressed as as Turkey !! If you would like to support her please click on the link to make a donation, please share the post if you scan the QR code on the poster it will take you...

Friday 10th December will be Christmas Jumper Day So dust off those Christmas Jumpers ready to wear on Friday If you don't attend Headway on this day then please tag us in a photo of you wearing your best Christmas Jumper Stay safe

Friday 3rd December  Ryan planned a 'memory' fashion show... so the lads took one for the team dressed up for everyone The aim of the game was to remember what each person was wearing as they went past (if you could see through the tears of laughter) We had such great...

As a follow on from Luke Cryer's Safety awareness event in October, Ant Thane from Humanoid offered to come along to film the action for free. Here is the completed video. For more information about Ant and his work click the link below https://www.humanoid.uk/

Fantastic turnout for Team GB's Mountain Biker Luke Cryer.He held the event to raise awareness about the importance of cycle safety gear. The proceeds of the event, including the opportunity to win safety helmets , knee/elbow pads/ gloves etc. Went to Headway North...

A Special event is taking place to raise awareness of cycle safety gear and to raise funds for Headway North Staffs. Luke Cryer, a team GB mountain biker and medallist, sustained a brain injury last year whilst cycling on a pump track. His injuries were not nearly as...

Our long time Trustee Pam Smith stepped down after many long years service for Headway North Staffordshire. In her honour as a thank you,we had a sandwich and cream tea party, fortunately Pam will still pop in and volunteer when she can. We wish her all the best for...

COMING SOON TO HEADWAY NORTH STAFFS “MEMBERS MEMOIRS” Brought to you by Carole Foster A little about me. I have been a member at Headway North Staffs since April 2018 and during that time it has been my privilege to listen to some remarkable stories from my fellow...

We have had a brilliant activity recently cycling around Westport Lake. The special bikes provided by the Green Door Project enable people with disabilities to take part in something they may never have done after injury. A fantastic success, we look to going many...

Our training kitchen is now fully operational and our clients are having a great time using it. Time to thank the people who made this possible. Screwfix Foundation Garfield Weston and Bohsier- Hinton Foundation who donated the funds Russ & Jason for BKB kitchens...

Headway North Staffordshire is in the fortunate position to offer free professional counselling sessions with Ros Davies https://stokeontrentcounselling.co.uk/ This service has been funded by the National Lottery and will run for 6 one hour sessions. This service is...

As we are under tier 4 restrictions Headway North Staffs will be operational but under reduced numbers. Patient transport will still take people who are coming to Headway House The people who will have an allocated place will be notified by Staff  

Headway North Staffordshire were fortunate to receive two grants in the run up to Christmas to provide festive hampers to our service users. The grants were from Co-op Covid Emergency Fund and the Malam Health Grant. Due to Covid restrictions we were unable to provide...

Below are the words of a poem written for Remembrance Day by our service user Carole Foster... Never forget what we need to remember Every year in the 11th November Victorious in battle, but many lives lost In the cold light of day, such a terrible cost Just two...