Newtownabbey civic buildings to be lit up to shine light on brain injuries
and live on Freeview channel 276
A spokesperson for the local authority said: “This year’s theme is ‘A life of lockdown’ focusing on social isolation after brain injury, a problem which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The effects of brain injury, such as problems with memory, information processing, or speech, compounded by a lack of understanding of this often hidden disability, can leave survivors lacking the confidence to interact with society.
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Hide Ad“The campaign will help to raise awareness and also give a voice to survivors and carers to help them better explain to their friends and families the challenges they face as a result of brain injury.”
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Cllr Jim Montgomery stated: “Isolation and loneliness are feelings many of us have experienced during this pandemic, but to live with this every day is unimaginable.
“I hope those suffering from a brain injury can feel some comfort from this campaign.”
For more information, visit www.headway.org.uk
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