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Charity makes awareness-raising splash at sea front event

Local residents and visitors were invited to find more about the important work of the Yorkshire East Coast branch of Headway at its annual sea front fundraiser, which took place on Saturday, September 5.

Representatives of the charity, which provides support and information services for people with brain injuries and their families and carers, took to the South Bay seafront to answer questions and raise awareness of brain injuries and their often life-changing consequences.

Speaking prior to the event, Headway’s local branch chair, Mark Hollinghurst, said: “This popular event is now in its third year. By inviting local people and families along, they can help us spread the word about the support Headway provides to those people with issues associated with brain injury.”

During 2013-2014 almost 349,000 people were admitted to hospital with a brain injury, which constitutes 566 admissions per 100,000 of the population. The majority of these patients went onto make a full recovery in time, but even a minor injury can sometimes result in longer term problems. Severe injuries will inevitably require complex and ongoing care, impacting significantly on the patient, their family and carers.

Headway Yorkshire East Coast covers a wide area encompassing Scarborough, Whitby, Pickering, Malton, Bridlington, Filey and Driffield, and hosts talks and events in Scarborough. For more information telephone 01302 308 688, e-mail: headwayeastcoast@hotmail.com, or visit http://www.headway.org.uk/Branches/yorkshire-east-coast.aspx

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by hlw Keeble Hawson .