Could You Help Us?

Could You Help Us Expand Support for Brain Injury Survivors Across Calderdale and Kirklees?

At Headway Huddersfield and District, volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do.

As a volunteer-led branch of Headway UK, we provide peer support for brain injury survivors, their families, and carers across Calderdale and Kirklees. Every activity we organise, every conversation we facilitate, and every opportunity we create for people to connect is made possible by individuals who generously give their time to support others.

Why Our Work Matters

The effects of a brain injury can last long after a person leaves hospital or completes rehabilitation. Many survivors face challenges including reduced confidence, difficulties maintaining relationships, and social isolation. Family members and carers can also find themselves feeling alone as they adjust to significant changes in their lives.

At Headway Huddersfield and District, we believe nobody should have to face these challenges alone.

Our services provide a safe, welcoming environment where people can share experiences, develop friendships, find encouragement, and receive support from others who understand the realities of living with a brain injury.

What Our Volunteers Make Possible

Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers, we currently provide:

• A monthly drop-in session in Huddersfield for brain injury survivors, family members, and carers.

• A monthly social outing, helping members stay active, connected, and involved in their local community.

• Opportunities for peer support, friendship, and reducing the social isolation that can often follow a brain injury.

  
  

The positive impact of these activities extends far beyond the events themselves. For many of our members, they provide a vital lifeline and an opportunity to reconnect with others who truly understand their experiences.

Our Vision for the Future

We know there is growing demand for support across Calderdale and Kirklees, and we want to do more.

With additional volunteers, we would be able to expand our services and develop new opportunities, including:

• A regular drop-in session in Halifax.

• A community walking group.

• A dedicated group for younger brain injury survivors.

• Support meetings specifically for carers and family members.

  
  

These are services that local people have told us they would value, but we need more volunteers to help make them a reality.

Could You Volunteer?

You do not need previous experience working with brain injury survivors to get involved. We are looking for people who are friendly, compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting their local community.

Whether you can spare a few hours each month to help at events, support outings, welcome new members, assist behind the scenes, or contribute your professional skills, your time could make a genuine difference to someone's life.

Get In Touch

If you would like to learn more about volunteering with Headway Huddersfield and District, we would love to hear from you.

By joining our volunteer team, you can help ensure that more brain injury survivors, carers, and family members have access to the support, understanding, and community they deserve.

Together, we can reduce isolation, build connections, and strengthen support for the brain injury community across Calderdale and Kirklees.