Ballymena backs brain campaign
Action for Brain Injury Week received backing from Headway Ballymena with representative Pauline Matthew speaking at the launch event about the charity whose support meetings provide brain injury survivors and their families with the opportunity to meet with other people who have had similar experiences, offering emotional and practical support and understanding, have played a vital role in the Ballymena community.
Taking place from 12th - 18th May, the Action for Brain Injury Week was organised by the ABI Working Group and included a series of creative and educational events to promote recognition and educate people on the signs and symptoms of mild brain injury.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdIn a bid to explain and inform the general public, the Action for Brain Injury Working Group launched an educational credit card sized information leaflet that will be used to engage and increase awareness of the risks of mild brain injury and revealed the theme for the week – Mild Brain Injury – Know the RISKS.
The credit card information resource will be used across the five Health and Social Care Trust areas and by voluntary groups to promote the campaign’s central theme – ‘Know the RISKS’ – which stands for:
R – Rest and avoid stressful situations
I – Inform others who can keep an eye on your condition
S – Signs and symptoms
K – Know what to do if you have persistent problems
S – Seek medical help if in any doubt