Welcome to the Headway Cambridgeshire ‘For You, About You’ workshop calendar 2013.

Below you will find information about workshops we will be running throughout the year for you, the family and friends of those who have had a brain injury, in order to provide you with additional support and information in your caring role, as well as an opportunity to meet up with other family members.Futher information and booking forms will be sent out for each workshop nearer the time.

Spaces will be limited on the workshops so it will be on a first come first served basis.

Whilst there will be an opportunity to share personal stories, these workshops cannot provide specific medical or rehabilitation advice about individual cases.

If you have any queries regarding the workshops listed please contact Jo Monk on 01223 576550 or at [email protected]

We hope to see you soon at one of our workshops.

Community Brain Injury Advisors, Headway Cambridgeshire

 

WORKSHOP: UNDERSTANDING BRAIN INJURY

Facilitators: Jo & John

Date: Thursday 18 July 2013

Time: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Location: Meeting Room 1, Huntingdon Library, Princes Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PA

Information: An opportunity to explore the effects of brain injury and to learn strategies which may help you on a day to day basis.

There will also be an opportunity to discuss matters with others on the course and ask questions.

Maximum attendees 10

 

WORKSHOP: STRESS & ANXIETY

Facilitators: Alice & Sharon

Date: Thursday 8 August 2013

Time: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Location: Headway Cambridgeshire at Eagle Wood, Bretton Way, Peterborough, PE3 8DE (satnav PE3 8DD)

Information: An opportunity to look at what causes the feelings of stress and anxiety, how they make us feel and the ways in which we can manage them.

The focus will be on stress and anxiety experienced by you, rather than those who have a brain injury; though some strategies may be used by all.

Maximum attendees 15

 

WORKSHOP: WELFARE BENEFITS

Facilitators: Anjela Davis (CCC) & John

Date: Thursday 29 August 2013

Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Location: Headway Cambridgeshire, Block 10, Ida Darwin, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, CB21 5EE

Information: Providing an overview of the benefits system in order to help you gain a better understanding of what you and the person with a brain injury may be entitled to.

Particular attention will be paid to Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (the replacement for Disability Living Allowance) and Carers Allowance.

Maximum attendees 15

 

WORKSHOP: UNDERSTANDING BRAIN INJURY

Facilitators: Jo & John

Date: Wednesday 11 September 2013

Time: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Location: Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH

Information An opportunity to explore the effects of brain injury and to learn strategies which may help you on a day to day basis.

There will also be an opportunity to discuss matters with others on the course and ask questions.

Maximum attendees 10

 

WORKSHOP: STRESS & ANXIETY

Facilitators: Alice & John

Date: Wednesday 2 October 2013

Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Location: Headway Cambridgeshire, Block 10, Ida Darwin, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, CB21 5EE

Information: An opportunity to look at what causes the feelings of stress and anxiety, how they make us feel and the ways in which we can manage them.

The focus will be on stress and anxiety experienced by you, rather than those who have a brain injury; though some strategies may be used by all.

Maximum attendees 15

 

WORKSHOP: NEW TO BRAIN INJURY

Facilitators: Alice & Jo

Date: Friday 22 November 2013

Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm

Location: Headway Cambridgeshire, Block 10, Ida Darwin, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, CB21 5EE

Information: A workshop for friends and relatives of people who have acquired a brain injury in the last year.

This workshop will involve some basic information about the brain and discussions about common effects of brain injury and the longer term brain injury journey.

Maximum attendees 10

To enquire about a workshop or make a booking, please contact Jo Monk on 01223 576550 or by email at [email protected]