Brain injury charity launch
THE Duchess of Northumberland is throwing her support behind a charity which helps people living with brain injuries.
Headway has over 125 branches across the UK and is a key name in the field of rehabilitation and works to improve the lives of those affected.
A new branch has now been launched at an event at Alnwick Gardens by the Duchess of Northumberland, who acts as a patron.
The branch merges previous local groups in Hexham, Morpeth and Berwick into one organisation.
The Duchess of Northumberland said: “The creation of Headway Northumberland has brought together three branches of Headway, which individually have done so much to benefit people living with brain injuries and their families.
“Collectively, I am sure their reach will be even greater, and I am delighted to become patron of Headway Northumberland.”
Headway Northumberland has a committee comprising experienced committee members from the three groups who have many years’ experience providing support and help to those with brain injuries, alongside