Head for Change

@Head4Change

A safe space for our sporting heroes, past, present and future. Head for Change is pioneering positive change for brain health in sport. #BePartOfTheSolution

Joined October 2020

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Head for Change@Head4Change · 9 h

We are shouting for the Lionesses as they take on Spain today! 🦁 We hope to see a match where player brain health and wellbeing are prioritised and championed. 🧠 #ProtectOurPlayers #BrainSafe

Head4Change's tweet image. We are shouting for the Lionesses as they take on Spain today! 🦁

We hope to see a match where player brain health and wellbeing are prioritised and championed. 🧠

#ProtectOurPlayers #BrainSafe

Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 26

Would you like to walk with us? Our first Come Walk With Me hub, led by former rugby player Duncan Hendry, is now open in Wirral. 🎉 If you're a diagnosed player and would like to join Duncan for a walk and talk, email [email protected]. #ComeWalkWithMe

Head4Change's tweet image. Would you like to walk with us?

Our first Come Walk With Me hub, led by former rugby player Duncan Hendry, is now open in Wirral. 🎉

If you're a diagnosed player and would like to join Duncan for a walk and talk, email hello@headforchange.org.uk.

#ComeWalkWithMe

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 25

Players like Garry Ringrose making informed decisions about their health and wellbeing is exactly what our BrainSafe programme is all about. If @WorldRugby is serious about protecting the future of the game, it must get serious about protecting its players. #ProtectOurPlayers

Head4Change's tweet image. Players like Garry Ringrose making informed decisions about their health and wellbeing is exactly what our BrainSafe programme is all about.

If @WorldRugby is serious about protecting the future of the game, it must get serious about protecting its players.

#ProtectOurPlayers

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 24

It should never have needed to be his decision but the message this sends is powerful. Players taking their brain health seriously - time to catch up @WorldRugby @AlixPopham @AndrewW93733842 @Tommo33s @tomrock84 @ProgressiveRug @Phil_Vickery @WillStewNeuro @ChrisNowinski1

AAndrew Watkins@AndrewW93733842 · Jul 24

I’m glad Ringrose reached an informed decision to protect his long term brain health. However It shouldn’t have been his decision. WR continues to fail with player welfare. HIA isn’t fit for purpose neither are WR GRTP protocols both woefully inadequate. 😡🧠🏉😢

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 24

SStephen Jones@stephenjones9 · Jul 24

Much coverage at G Ringrose withdrawing from T2 after head knock. Not so much about the injustice of Huw Jones being dropped after excellent First Test. Now restored.

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 22

Not a great look 😔😢😡🙏❤️🏉🧠 @AllBlacks @WorldRugby @ProgressiveRug @Head4Change

lliving man :Shane:@ShaneCh54490629 · Jul 22

Evidence, Rob Nichol Audi Recording presenting to Professional players

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Alix Popham@AlixPopham · Jul 23

At least the Mod accepts sub concussions cause brain damage, ⁦@WorldRugby your turn now 😔😢😡🙏❤️🏉🧠⁩ MoD accepts British Army weapons systems can cause brain damage in soldiers | ITV News itv.com/news/2025-07-2…

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 21

Would you like to talk to a supportive community that understands what you're going through? Our Extra Time to Talk virtual sessions are for partners, wives and children of diagnosed players. We're here to share, listen and offload. Email [email protected] to join us.

Head4Change's tweet image. Would you like to talk to a supportive community that understands what you're going through?

Our Extra Time to Talk virtual sessions are for partners, wives and children of diagnosed players.

We're here to share, listen and offload.

Email hello@headforchange.org.uk to join us.

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 21

Happy Monday! When was the last time you checked in on your mental health? Our partnership with @ThriveAppsUK makes it easy for former players with sports-related and their families to access 24/7 mental health support. Email [email protected] for access.

Head4Change's tweet image. Happy Monday!

When was the last time you checked in on your mental health?

Our partnership with @ThriveAppsUK makes it easy for former players with sports-related and their families to access 24/7 mental health support.

Email hello@headforchange.org.uk for access.

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 19

We want to create a world where sport is as good for your brain as it is for your body.🧠 We still love football and rugby. We want to make it safer, more informed and more protective of players’ long-term brain health, for men and women. #BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectOurPlayers

Head4Change's tweet image. We want to create a world where sport is as good for your brain as it is for your body.🧠

We still love football and rugby. We want to make it safer, more informed and more protective of players’ long-term brain health, for men and women.

#BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectOurPlayers

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 18

Would you like to connect with other diagnosed players for a cycle and chat? Our Come Ride With Me programme will help you get active, chat and feel better during the dark days. 🚲 Email [email protected] to book your ride. 💌 #ComeRideWithMe #BePartOfTheSolution

Head4Change's tweet image. Would you like to connect with other diagnosed players for a cycle and chat?

Our Come Ride With Me programme will help you get active, chat and feel better during the dark days. 🚲

Email hello@headforchange.org.uk to book your ride. 💌

#ComeRideWithMe #BePartOfTheSolution

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 17

Our BrainSafe course promotes safe participation in sport. 🧠 Do you know the familiar signs of concussion? 💫 Lying motionless or being slow to get up could be a sign of a concussion. If in doubt, always sit a player out. #BrainSafe #ProtectThePlayers

Head4Change's tweet image. Our BrainSafe course promotes safe participation in sport. 🧠

Do you know the familiar signs of concussion? 💫

Lying motionless or being slow to get up could be a sign of a concussion. If in doubt, always sit a player out.

#BrainSafe #ProtectThePlayers

Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 16

The Big Rugby Swim is back! 🌊 The event is open to everyone over the age of 18, and we would love you to join us. You can choose three distances and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone training for an Ironman to practice swimming with others. #BigRugbySwim2025

Head4Change's tweet image. The Big Rugby Swim is back! 🌊

The event is open to everyone over the age of 18, and we would love you to join us.

You can choose three distances and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone training for an Ironman to practice swimming with others.

#BigRugbySwim2025

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Alix Popham@AlixPopham · Jul 15

The Big Rugby Swim 2025 - Head for Change PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE🙏❤️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏉⚽️🧠 EVERY PENNY RAISED GOES TOWARDS CARE AND SUPPORT & OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ⁦@Head4Change⁩ ⁦@ProgressiveRug⁩ headforchange.org.uk/whats-on/the-b…

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James Drake@jamesjpdrake · Jul 15

Now that all this MRI data is being generated for the population as a whole, it is vital that contact sport starts to collect baseline MRI data for players who request it. news.sky.com/story/worlds-b…

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 15

A huge thank you to @tomrock84, who represented Head for Change at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain this weekend! 💪 This was Tom's second Ironman, and he completed it in an impressive 10hr 46! Thank you, Tom, for thinking of us. 🫶 #BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectThePlayers

Head4Change's tweet image. A huge thank you to @tomrock84, who represented Head for Change at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain this weekend! 💪

This was Tom's second Ironman, and he completed it in an impressive 10hr 46!

Thank you, Tom, for thinking of us. 🫶

#BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectThePlayers

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 14

Did you know it takes women longer to recover from a concussion than men? ♀️ Look out for the familiar signs of concussion, and if in doubt, always sit a player out. A dazed, blank or vacant stare could be a sign of a concussion. 💫 #ProtectOurPlayers #BePartOfTheSolution

Head4Change's tweet image. Did you know it takes women longer to recover from a concussion than men? ♀️

Look out for the familiar signs of concussion, and if in doubt, always sit a player out.

A dazed, blank or vacant stare could be a sign of a concussion. 💫

#ProtectOurPlayers #BePartOfTheSolution

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Head for Change@Head4Change · Jul 13

Good luck to the Dragons and Lionesses tonight! 🐉 🦁 Ahead of the game, we're calling for more research and more action to protect the next generation of female players. ♀️ #ProtectThePlayers #WEURO2025

Head4Change's tweet image. Good luck to the Dragons and Lionesses tonight! 🐉 🦁

Ahead of the game, we're calling for more research and more action to protect the next generation of female players. ♀️

#ProtectThePlayers #WEURO2025

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