DUCHESS BACKS MERGER

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Julie Cordon, chief executive of children’s brain injury charity Brainbox, is chair, with the other committee members being Becca Adams, Keith Cardigan, Tom Hammill, Rachael Jobson, Lynn Jones, Emma Redhead, Lesley Stephenson and Grant Watson.

Rachael is secretary of the group, and is also a specialist neurotrauma solicitor at law firm Sintons, based in Newcastle.

“Having worked with victims of brain injuries and their families and helping to secure the correct support and rehabilitation for them, I have seen first-hand the huge difference Headway makes to their lives, and equally importantly, to their families too,” she said.

“Sustaining a brain injury and living with the consequences can be an incredibly difficult and challenging time and Headway has made a genuine difference to the lives of many people I have acted for, and for many thousands more across the UK.

“I am delighted to be part of the committee of Headway Northumberland, the most recent Headway branch to be created in the UK, and will look forward to us being able to extend the support services available to people in localities throughout the county.” NEUROTRAUMA SOLICITOR RACHAEL JOBSON