Charity launched to help sufferers (From This Is Cheshire)

Charity launched to help sufferers

9:00am Saturday 6th January 2007 in

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A NEW charity has been launched in Warrington for anyone with an acquired brain injury, their carers, families and friends.

The Warrington branch of Headway was officially launched at a reception at the Paddington House Hotel. Mayor of Warrington, Clr Linda Dirir, and her consort, Alin, attended the launch and, along with 80 other guests, listened to four speakers talk on the subject of acquired brain injury.

The north west of England has the highest incidence of acquired brain injury in the UK.

Acquired brain injury can be caused by road traffic accidents and falls and accidents at home or at work, a major stroke, a haemorrhage or physical assault.

Young men, aged 18 to 25, are those most likely to be affected by the injury.

Anyone interested in joining the group can call 820998 for more information.