Headway Flintshire Relaunches

A vital support service for people across the county affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) has been re-launched.

Headway Flintshire marked the occasion with a well-attended community event bringing together survivors and their families, care agencies, Flintshire Local Voluntary Council, Flintshire County Council’s homeless prevention service, Gamlins Solicitors and other local organisations.

The group is one of more than 100 branches of the national charity, and plays a vital role in supporting people affected by ABI with practical help, understanding and signposting.

Some of the services it provides include befriending, buddying and mentoring, drop-in sessions, and family and carer support.

The relaunch was attended by Flintshire County Council Chair, Councillor Mel Buckley, who said the event held personal significance.

Councillor Buckley said:

“As an ABI survivor myself, I understand first-hand how essential it is to have access to not only practical support, but genuine understanding.

“Headway Flintshire provides just that, and is a real lifeline for local people and their loved ones.”

Steven Scollins, Chair of Headway Flintshire, said:

“The relaunch of Headway is an important step in strengthening local support for people affected by brain injury.

“We’re proud to have supported the relaunch event at Abakhan, working alongside partners to improve access to vital services across Flintshire.”

The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1pm-3pm at Abakhan Café, Coast Road, Mostyn.

For more information, contact:

flintshire@headway.org.uk