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What is a brain haemorrhage? A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or following a significant blow to the head. It is also often called a haemorrhagic stroke or brain bleed. What are the types and causes of a brain haemorrhage? There are four types of haemorrhage, named according to where the bleeding occurs. These are: Subdural haemorrhage Extradural haemorrhage Subdural and extradural haemorrhages are the most common type after TBI, and they are a cause of further brain damage that can lead to more long-term effects. Subarachnoid haemorrhage Intracerebral haemorrhage. Subarachnoid and intracerebral haemorrhages are more likely to happen spontaneously. Small blood vessels rupture, often causing loss of consciousness. Sometimes a brain haemorrhage can occur after a seemingly minor head injury. Symptoms can develop rapidly or can take a number of weeks to develop, and urgent investigation and treatment is required. Learn more:

"When I got the Headway brain injury ID card it didn't matter how I walked. I didn't have to pretend I wasn't limping to get into the pub. I could be my normal self." - Dom, brain injury survivor

With Andrew Jenkins taking on the incredible challenge of walking 1,200km across the four nations to raise vital funds and awareness for brain injury, what better time to recap on Andrew's own story. Read it here:

"The brain injury lives with me, I don’t live with the brain injury." Meet Georgina, or ‘G’ for short, who was living her best life travelling the world as cabin crew for British Airways when a sudden and unexpected brain injury changed everything. Georgina is a long time supporter of Headway and we loved catching up to share her incredible story. https://buff.ly/3XUvgmU If you recognise G, you may have seen her on the latest episode of Channel 4 dating show 'First Dates', available to watch again here: https://buff.ly/3U6weLM

It’s World Mental Health Day. Let's talk about mental health. Let's listen to each other. Let's ask for help. 💚Here's Andrew Jenkins: https://buff.ly/3Y43zrW taking some time out from #TheBigTrek to talk mental health💚https://buff.ly/484jAml Access information from Headway and further support networks on mental health and brain injury through these links: ➡️https://buff.ly/4hbJNnk ➡️https://buff.ly/3BDQ1fv #WMHD #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #LetsTalkMentalHealth #BeKind #MentalHealthAwareness

We are excited to announce that HECK!, Carter Lauren Construction Ltd and Arena Supplies Limited have come on board as support sponsors of #TheBigTrek with Andrew Jenkins @andrewjenkinsofficial 🎉 Despite being told by doctors that he was unlikely to walk again after sustaining a traumatic brain injury, BBC The Traitors star, Andrew Jenkins, is defying all odds by walking 1,200km across four nations to raise awareness and funds for Headway – the brain injury association 🧠 Amber-Rose Perry, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Headway, said: “Our partners are crucial to supporting our efforts, and we are grateful to Heck, Carter Lauren Ltd and Arena Supplies Ltd for joining Irwin Mitchell and Hugh James in sponsoring the logistical costs of this challenge, meaning more money can go to supporting those affected by brain injury across the UK.” Whether you drop a donation to Andrew’s fundraising page using the link in our bio, get in touch for more information on our sponsorship opportunities, or simply follow along on this adventure of a lifetime, we sincerely thank you for your support. 📍 Ardross Castle to Cardiff Castle 📅 29 September - 10 November 2024 💙 Sponsorship opportunities email [email protected] #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #fundraising #fundraisingchallenge #charitywalk #andrewjenkins #corporatesupport #sponsorship https://buff.ly/47WYHJG

Headway Network Day Today we are joining together with the Headway Network for a day of sharing ideas and supporting each other. "There's a tremendous value in like-minded charities coming together to share best practices and to provide each other with mutual support. Seeing so many passionate people from across the UK in the room together today is incredibly empowering." Luke Griggs, Chief Executive, Headway - the brain injury association Huge thanks to @unitytrustbank for sponsoring today's event. #BrainInjuryCharities #BrianInjuryAwareness Huge thanks to Unity Trust Bank for sponsoring today's event.

What is a stroke? A stroke is an emergency condition in which there is a disruption of blood supply to part of the brain, leading to brain injury. There are two types of stroke: - Ischemic stroke: A blood clot in a blood vessel causes a blockage of blood flow - Haemorrhagic stroke: A weakened blood vessel bursts, causing blood to leak into the brain. Read more, and learn about the signs and symptoms:

Fatigue after brain injury | Headway webinar This 30-minute webinar looks at what we currently do, and do not know, about having fatigue after a brain injury. We will then explore some of the mechanisms people put in place to deal with their fatigue and the evidence around this.

“I wrote to the previous Chancellor in spring 2024, explaining that local Headway charities, which provide specialist rehabilitation and reablement services for people living with the effects of brain injury, were facing financial crises. “I warned that without intervention, some local Headway charities would not survive. Since then, the situation has deteriorated; six local Headway charities, all in different areas of the UK, have had to close their doors, and three more will do so in the next few months. Even more are at breaking point. These charities support thousands of families affected by brain injury, and the effects of these closures are devastating, both for brain injury survivors and their loved ones.” Luke Griggs, Headway's Chief Executive See our 'Budget for brain injury' campaign page for more information: