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At Headway, we understand how difficult it can be to sit by the bedside of a loved one who is in critical care following a sudden acute acquired brain injury.

For many families, the relief that their loved one has survived is immediately replaced by uncertainty and fear about what the future may hold.

Sitting by the bedside for hours on end, hoping against hope for a positive development can be both frightening and emotionally exhausting.

Any remaining strength can then be sapped by making or receiving dozens of calls each evening from worried family and friends, each understandably eager for updates.

Since its launch in 2018, the I'm calling about Chris site has provided a space for families and friends to share updates, milestones, and messages of support during the difficult period in the aftermath of brain injury. We've been deeply moved by the stories shared.

However, as technology and communication tools have evolved, fewer people are using the site.

After careful consideration, we've made the difficult decision to close I'm calling about Chris to new pages from 1st October 2025, and to retire the site entirely by the end of April 2026.

We understand that this may be difficult news, and we want to reassure you that we're here to help.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

How can I continue to use I'm calling about Chirs?

Existing I'm calling about Chris pages will remain accessible and fully functional until 30th April 2026. You can continue to post updates and receive comments during this time.

Importantly, the site also includes useful information about brain injury to help everyone connected with your loved one to better understand both the acute stage of care and how they might be affected in the long term.

Who can comment on my page?

As the page owner, it's up to you who can leave comments. You have full control.

Can anyone see my page, or can it remain private?

You can choose to keep your profile private, only allowing people to access it via a unique link distributed by you, or you can keep the page open so that people can find your page using the search function.

How much does it cost to use?

I'm calling about Chris is entirely free to use.

What information can I share?

What you choose to share is entirely up to you - providing it conforms to our house rules. You control what goes on your page, whether you choose to upload photos, videos or simple text updates.