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Headway is a UK charity that promotes understanding of brain injury and provides support to people with brain injuries.

History

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Headway was registered as a charity in 1980,[1] provides support and guidance to a network of locally-run groups and branches, operates a helpline, charity shops, an emergency fund, and the Headway Brain Injury Identity Card.

Princess Diana was a patron of the charity from 1991 to 1996. She announced her withdrawal from public life at the Headway lunch in 1993.[2][3] Prince Harry opened the charity's new headquarters in Nottingham in 2013 and launched the Brain Injury Identity Card in 2017.[4]

References

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  1. ^ MEDIAmaker. "The history of Headway". www.headway.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  2. ^ "Diana announces she is withdrawing from public life". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  3. ^ Hamalienko, Simon (2021-12-03). "Moment Diana rocked the nation with speech about stepping away for 'normal life'". Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  4. ^ "Prince Harry launches brain injury card in Suffolk".